Pakistan: Leaders must be elected, not imposed

No, political leadership cannot be fabricated. Pakistan is a living proof of this flawed approach. The Chaudhrys of Gujrat, Sharifs of Lahore, Wattoos of...

How to revive COVID-19 hit domestic tourism of Pakistan?

‘Tourism is our mainstay and we are quite excited about the season ahead. More tourists are expected for Eid-ul-Fitr (Muslim festival that follows the...

How will COVID-19 shape the world politics?

During the Cold War, the two antagonists – the USA and former Soviet Union - in their bid to safeguard the vital western and...

Post Brexit UK: New trade opportunities for Pakistan

Britain, post-Brexit, will continue with the GSP+ access for Pakistan and now is the time for Pakistan and Britain to negotiate a FTA, agues ZAK Raja, a solicitor and Member of "Muslims for Britain"

Is Covid-19 a black swan event?

In his book titled “The Black Swan”, author Nassim Nicholas Talib talks about events that come as a surprise, usually have a major impact...

Kerala success story: 3 factors played roled in containing Coronavirus

The Times of India featured a tantalising commentary last week titled Kerala shows the way: Decades of investment in public health is helping the...

Would US distribute its pledged fund for countries like Pakistan?

The global spread of Covid-19 will have a devastating impact on the socio-economic system of countries, particularly of developing nations. Indeed, the worldwide pandemic...

Opinion: How Islamophobia originated in the west?

Ahmad Ali Naqvi | There has been extensive media and scholarly debates on the origins and implications of Islamophobia from sociological and political perspectives in...

Can we take “advantage” of the coronavirus crisis?

“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things that you...

World economy shrinking amid coronavirus

Four months into the pandemic roughly 2 million people have been tested positive for the coronavirus. From 24 to 28 February, stock markets worldwide...

Pakistan’s multiple crises: Who will lead the affairs – Executive or Military?

Rather than keeping the national interest and wellbeing in mind, those likely to be held accountable (whether in the Opposition or in govt), are...

Why is India violating ceasefire on LOC amid Corona?

India has significantly increased ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) this year India has violated ceasefire...