Bahria Town incident exposes Pakistan’s inability to deal with protests

Unequivocally, the right to peaceful protest and assemble is basic and its existence is the cornerstone in a democratic society and the said right...

Afghanistan’s tricky endgame: What should Pakistan do?

As the last round of US forces pitches for the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the post 9/11 Pak-US ties, which were originally touted as the...

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.

The reality of family planning in Pakistan

Pakistan was one of the first Asian countries to start the population planning program with the help of international agencies. The Family Planning Association...

China’s push for environmental leadership through soft power

Soft power has become China’s favored policy tool in recent years. Beijing took full advantage of the previous US regime’s negligence towards global climate...

The unfortunate reality of education in Balochistan

There is no denying the fact that education is an ideal parameter to analyze the degree of success in a society, nation, and country....

Is Modi’s strong man image finally losing political clout?

Every month, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly address, used to recount his "achievements" vis-a-vis the failures of the previous governments. This...

Re-engaging with the US: Should Pakistan be careful?

For the last decade, especially under President Donald Trump, Pakistan and the US have had a transactional relationship with limited scope. With Joseph Biden...

Why US liberal peace approach would not work for Afghanistan

The proposed and imposed mode of Liberal Peace Building in Afghanistan is not a workable solution. Despite denying its failures, Washington seems to have...

Universities in Pakistan need Imran Khan’s special attention

Higher Education and research have not yet come into the radar of Prime Minister Imran Khan though his first point on the historic Proceeding...

Will Taliban continue their reign of terror after US exit?

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are grappling with an array of external and internal challenges plagued by the United States (US)...

What’s harming Pakistan’s tax revenue collection?

|Atta ul Mustafa, Haleema Afzal, Zunaira Zahoor Pakistan is facing problems in tax revenue collection almost from its startup. The country cannot increase its taxpayer...