Mitigating the climate change conundrum

This time, the world is about to witness the upcoming COP27, which will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. This will be a mirror image of the resumption of the yearly conference on climate change.

Has Pakistan forgotten the concept of democracy?

The debt Pakistan has incurred is terribly high, hampering its ability to boost its reserves. The state has debt and liabilities worth Rs 53.5 trillion,  including the debt of Rs 23.7 trillion under the PTI government.  

Guarantor of peace in Pakistan

Pakistan is located in a region that is constantly impacted by the rivalries of regional and major powers such as China and India border disputes, the China-US trade war and Russia and the US political tensions, etc.

Ukrainian army endangers civilians

Amnesty International researchers witnessed Ukrainian forces using hospitals as de facto military bases in five locations. In the two cities, dozens of soldiers rested and ate in hospitals.

How rising short-term fuel oil prices are the first line of defence?

Considering the uptrend of fuel oil prices in the global market, several countries of the world including those in Bangladesh’s neighborhood, are regularly adjusting the price of fuel oil.

Are the history books telling the truth about Mashriqi, Jinnah, & Gandhi?

Because of the enmity that exists between Pakistan and India, huge sums of money have been spent on building arms, including a nuclear arsenal. And poverty in the region continues to be widespread.

The marriage obsession in Pakistan

We have become a nation, generally speaking, totally obsessed with marriage and one's ability to procreate. While the restrictions and expectations do not fall upon the male side, the females have been constricted by the idea of marriage for far too long.

Sipah-e-Salar economic model in Pakistan – Dr. Farid A. Malik

National interests have to be kept supreme. The people have to be served through their genuinely elected leaders. Sipah-e-Salar type shortcuts do not work nor should they be tried again - opines Dr. Farid A. Malik in a hard-hitting piece!

Saudi Arabia – Next mega player in international sports?

Mr. Bin Salman’s vision of Saudi Arabia as the world’s latest top-of-the-line winter sports destination attracts headlines but has yet to be proven as a concept - opines Dr. James M. Dorsey, an award-winning journalist.

The mafia operating in Punjab – Dr. Farid A. Malik

Some structural changes may be needed to deliver relief to the public which has been long denied. Civilized nations operate under the ambit of law and constitution in which 'Gullu Butts' should have no role - writes Dr. Farid A. Malik in a hard-hitting piece.

The New Great Game – A Pakistani Perspective – Lt Gen (r) Tariq Khan

For Pakistan, the New Great Game would imply a polarized society divided by sectarianism, separatism, provincial animosity, nepotism, corruption, terrorism, political instability, serious financial problems and even a limited or all out military conflict.

Youm-e-Istehsal: A day to express Pakistan-IIOJK solidarity

BJP government has been openly violating international law and it is high time for them to realize the seriousness of the issue. Kashmiris are no longer going to tolerate this inhumane treatment from Indian authorities.