Analyzing the role of Ulemas in the Government-TLP standoff

Thousands of TLP supporters launched a “long march” from Lahore towards Islamabad on October 22 to press for the release of their leader, Rizvi, who was arrested last year for inciting supporters to stage an anti-France protest. This brought in a new challenge for the government.

Time for eschewing violence for a better subcontinent

Over the past five years, thousands of people have been killed and injured in acts of terrorism and violent conflict, particularly in the volatile parts of the subcontinent. Preventive action is important right now, It is a multi-dimensional approach used to avert the outbreak of conflict

The lost writ of the State of Pakistan

According to Faisal Zaman, the reason is that the interests of the people of Pakistan are in direct conflict with the interests of the State. Most civil unrests around the globe stem from this disharmony between the subjects and the State.

Religious ultra-conservatism to have a field day in Pakistan

According to Dr. James M Dorsey, Pakistan is reportedly giving the Taliban intelligence and technical support in its fight against the Islamic State’s South Asian affiliate, Islamic State-Khorasan. Much of the international community is concerned about the Islamic State.

How can we control the price hike in Pakistan?

Pakistan has been caught in an inflationary spiral, having a daunting double-digit inflation rate currently averaging 10.9% as against the recommended 2-3%. Being a net importer of energy and now food as well Pakistan faces price fluctuation which fuels inflation.

Can Pakistan afford one medium of instruction policy?

Prime Minister Imran Khan created a National Curriculum Council for the preparation of the single national curriculum. The presentation of content information in the SNC lacks the significant element of differentiation for learners at different stages of development.

How PTI is facing crisis of governance?

PTI government, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, proved to be the worst in the country’s history, pushing corruption, bad governance, price hike, unemployment and lawlessness to record levels. PM Khan must revisit his speeches and rhetoric from the pre-2018 years.

How merit is the harbinger of freedom? -Dr Farid A Malik

The importance of the merit system in a workplace is to provide good quality work to the public. According to Dr. Farid A Malik, institutions are built around merit in the absence of which they become non-functional as we see them today.

Child marriages and toothless legislation in Pakistan

Pakistan has the 6th highest number of girls married before the age of 18 in the world. Child marriage takes away a girl’s right to a safe and healthy childhood, quality and complete education that can lead to decent economic opportunities, and social and political empowerment

Pakistan consolidating conventional deterrence through its military capabilities

Armed forces from developing countries have become increasingly important as facilitators of their government’s foreign policy, taking part in peacekeeping operations, military exercises and humanitarian relief missions.

The pendulum gradually swings towards international engagement with the Taliban

Since the country’s rapid takeover by the Taliban in early August, foreign aid to Afghanistan has almost entirely ceased. Yet with funding from the international community including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, foreign governments, and humanitarian agencies

Looking back at the battle of Moscow 80 years on (Part 2)

On October 2, 1941, the Germans begin their surge to Moscow, led by the 1st Army Group and Gen. Fedor von Bock. The first setback came in August when the Red Army’s tanks drove the Germans back from the Yelnya salient.