How Pakistan’s new budget fails to address key areas of concern
The gross federal revenues are pitched at Rs7.9 trillion while the total expenditure is estimated to be Rs8.4 trillion.
American geo-political isolation like never before
This was reiterated by the Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the parliament last month, saying that “no US base will be allowed by Prime Minister Imran Khan so long he is in power”.
Can Chinese President Xi bring $100 billion of investment on his upcoming visit to Pakistan?
President Xi Jinping was set to visit Pakistan in the fall of 2020. The news was confirmed by Prime Minister Imran Khan in an...
Economic growth and battle of narratives
Public policy expert warns that as the government’s COVID-19 stimulus packages to the consumer and industry stoke inflationary pressures, it needs to take tough decisions to continue with structural reforms to avoid the ever-cyclical growth trap for Pakistan’s economy.
How Cabinet Mission Plan could have changed the history of the world?
The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed to keep British India united. It provided a federal system of governance for the country. It aimed to accommodate...
What can we learn from Malala & her marriage statement?
“O you who have faith! If a profligate should bring you some news, verify it, lest you should visit onsome people out of...
Pakistani Foreign Minister’s trip to Iraq: The Latest Seam in Pakistan’s Outreach to the Gulf
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi recently concluded a three-day visit to Iraq where he held talks with both the Iraqi President and Prime...
Terrorism: A Lingering Threat to South Asian Peace
On April 7 this year, the US government’s National Intelligence Council released an assessment about risks of large-scale war between two archrivals “India and...
Pakistan First: Where its coming from and what does it mean?
Moied Javeed | “Pakistan First” was perhaps popularized by the erstwhile military dictator and CEO of Pakistan, Gen. Pervaiz Musharraf after his coup in October...
Chinese Entrepreneurship: Lessons for Pakistan?
In China, entrepreneurship occurs in the shadow of an efficient state. The incentives of party members are broadly aligned with the promotion of economic...
Pakistan’s full spectrum deterrence keeps Indians away
Pakistan's full spectrum deterrence (FSD) is a nuclear policy that aims to deter India from aggression and in case the deterrence fails, deny India...
Information warfare: The war of the future
Over the past few decades, we have experienced a rapid rise in communication networks and the information revolution. This technology is a boon for...