Repeating history in Afghanistan
Former CIA station chief in Pakistan argues that fall of Kabul was inevitable because US and NATO misjudged strength of Taliban movement, imposed a system that was alien to locals and did not take regional players into confidence for a sustainable political model.
The Taliban 2.0 and its implication for Pakistan
Umar Khalid Dar, a freelance writer based in Manchester, UK thinks the Taliban are the future of Afghanistan and they can bring stability. Regional powers like China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan must spearhead the movement in recognizing the government.
India’s history of orchestrating false flag operations
According to Syed Zain Jaffery, India is infamous for its predilection for false-flag operations, and it is always concocting indirect covert schemes to harm Pakistan’s national interests, not just on its Eastern border but also on its Western border via Afghan proxies.
What the world does not want to understand about Taliban & Afghanistan – Moeed Pirzada
It was not a reclusive Mullah Omar, but Spanish- origin American philosopher, George Santayana, who had warned the world: "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."
Why non conformity is important for a prosperous society?
Moied Javeed, a senior telecom executive in Pakistan thinks diverse thinking in Pakistan is not allowed as we are expected to conform to set societal norms from a very young age.
Looking at the humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan
Dr. Nadeem Jan, a recipient of Tagma e Imtiaz, talks about how the US has made the humanitarian situation worse by freezing the aids and assets for Afghanistan and applauds Pakistan's efforts in helping Afghanistan in times of tribulations.
Why official work at GOR must be stopped? – Dr. Farid A Malik
Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman of the Pakistan Science Foundation demands that official work at Government Officers Residences (GOR) must be stopped as those buildings are not put to good use and certainly will never benefit a common man.
Why Pakistan’s water crisis needs urgent attention?
Tariq Mahmood Khan highlights that despite having more glaciers than anywhere else in the world and its location in the Indus River Basin, Pakistan is at risk of acute water scarcity.
Identifying the criminals that are living abroad
Asad Hussain, a practicing lawyer in Pakistan highlights the criminals that are living abroad and the nature of their crimes. These criminals are not just politicians from Pakistan but from across the world.
Reshuffling of bureaucracy: A much needed change?
Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation discusses how reshuffling is not the solution to achieve good governance. In fact, the focus should be on the monitoring and supervision of the appointed bureaucrats.
The beginning of a new era in Afghanistan
Rustam Shah Mohmand, a specialist in Afghanistan and Central Asian Affairs talks about the remarkable victory of the Taliban and their new rule in Afghanistan.
How can Pakistan balance foreign loans with sustainable growth?
According to Shahid Sattar, an Executive Director & Secretary General of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Pakistan’s foreign debt sustainability indicators have worsened significantly with external debt peaking at 159% of total reserves.