Looking for vaccines: what is Pakistan doing wrong?
After the arrival of third wave of Coronavirus in Pakistan, things have worsened to a larger extent. Even though the vaccines for COVID-19 have...
Reforming the Reformers: revitalization of the Planning Commission
The writer talks about the revitalization of one of the most important institutions for policymaking in Pakistan, the Planning Commission. He talks about how the policies of the past have left the commission futile and he discusses the steps in which the revitalization could be brought about, and its results.
PM Imran maneuvering to make establishment look weak on India?
Imran Khan is increasingly toeing the footsteps of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in latter’s last days by adopting a two pronged strategy, i.e. the right...
Decentralization: a key of success for a democratic order in Pakistan
Few days back, the apex court of Pakistan ordered restoration of the local government institutions in Punjab, declaring their dissolution as unconstitutional. The court...
What is US planning and does Pakistan need to watch out?
Pakistan is an important country in South Asia. Its geostrategic location makes it an important country in the Asian region. With a population of...
Islam and science: the truth about this unexplored relationship
There is no fight between Islam and Science, neither there are any contradictions but that doesn’t mean religion doesn’t have any bad history with...
Turkish N-Bomb: a new favorite of India’s propaganda machinery
Developing a nuclear bomb has become a difficult task, thanks to the strong non-proliferation norms and international control measures. A case in point is...
Crisis in Jordan: how does Saudi Arabia fit in the turmoil?
Former Crown Prince Hamzah bin Hussein has papered over a rare public dispute in the ruling Jordanian family in a move that is unlikely...
Pakistan’s Kalabagh Dam and a series of unfortunate events
The Indus Water Treaty talks between India and Pakistan had been in limbo since India abrogated special status of the occupied Kashmir and usurped...
Lavrov’s trip: a major event for India and Pakistan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting India and Pakistan this week. His trip to South Asia is a major event because of the...
Modi could have visited Pakistan in October 2021
Highly placed sources in Islamabad reveal for the first time that back-channel engagement with India had been continuing for more than a year and Indian PM Narendra Modi may have visited Pakistan to participate in the SARRC summit in Oct this year.
Iran-China’s latest deal and how it can transform Middle East
The Iran-China deal just did not happen overnight as it has been in the works since 2016, and at the time it was considered...