Social Media: Lobby of the powerful?
Abdul Rehman Butt talks about how tech giants are now controlled by the powerful entities. He uses examples of recent escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine and how the voices of Palestinians were suppressed by censoring their views.
Taliban-Kabul agreement: A miracle Afghans are waiting for
In Moscow, the Taliban after meeting with Russian officials declared that the group would not attack provincial capitals to prevent large-scale fatalities.
PM Khan! Unlock Pakistan’s growth potential this way!
The hurdles to growth in the economy such as protectionism spearheaded by trade policy are affecting the productivity. Pakistan can unlock it's growth potential by taking some key policy measures as suggested by Mr. Shahid Sattar, the executive director of APTMA. For one instance, textile exports can increase to $20 billion by 2021 but this requires one key input:
Afghan Taliban: Cementing their hold in the country after US exit
U.S. is leaving Afghanistan without any major achievement on ground and this situation favors the Taliban who are growing stronger politically and militarily.
Panic in Kabul as Taliban advance continues
As violence escalates and the withdrawal of forces deadline approaches, there is 'alarm' in Pakistan because the prophets of doom fear a catastrophe in the wake of the 'vacuum' that will be created.
Budget FY22: Good start but still a long way to go
Executive Director APTMA argues that Pakistan's economy has, despite challenges, successfully progressed from "recovery to stabilization to sustainable growth." However, he mentioned that the government has ignored some very important issues like custom duties, sales tax, energy, and logistics,
Pakistan’s Textile Exports: Growth and Trends
Having mostly recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pakistani textile industry has picked up a growing pace. Multiple internal and external factors have helped textile exports after tough times to become competitive in the global market.
Legality of Cryptocurrency: Legal & Islamic Perspective
Regulating cryptocurrency is a challenge for the powerful cyber states of the West let alone Pakistan. But that doesn't mean that the country should fail to recognize the importance of this technological breakthrough. Barrister Pansota explores different dimensions of cryptocurrency in Pakistan.
US interests in post-exit Afghanistan can have serious implications!
Afrasiab Minhas, a defense analyst, explains the US’s post-exit strategic interests in Afghanistan, challenges in pursuance of those interests, and its geopolitical implications. He argues Afghanistan will no longer be a high priority issue for Western powers but for Pakistan it will remain a foreign policy challenge.
European leaders continue to be the champions of globalization!
Apart from occasional arguments, the leaders of the group of 7 stood firm to their belief in a more global and inclusive community, taking on all and every challenge coming their way.
Drone Attack at Jammu: Another False Flag Operation by Indians?
In a Tweet, the Indian Air Force has claimed that “Two low-intensity explosions were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu...
Israel to be more brutal under Naftali Bennett’s regime?
So, Naftali Bennett finally rose to power as foreseen, even feared by many people and groups who view it as the tell-tale signs of...
