Golden opportunity under PTI rule: Ensuring complete freedom of citizens
It was early 1971, I was preparing for my FSc exams. We went to visit our extended family living on Shalimar Road, where I...
Berke Khan: The Savior of the Muslim Civilization
Waters of river Tigris (Dajla) had become red with the blood of slaughtered Muslims of Baghdad. Nearly all residents of the city were either...
Rise of social media is fuelling interest in cyber warfare
The rapid evolution of the global world has given rise to the IoT (Internet of Things) where every common individual has gained access to...
While celebrating Nuclear Security Index improvement, Pakistan needs to act cautiously
The 2020 Nuclear Security Index by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) revealed that the progress on Global Nuclear Security had slowed significantly during the...
Reaping the economic dividends of Mangrove conservation
Zeeshan Shah Pakistan is losing its natural resources and its wildlife. Deforestation and pollution within its rivers and oceans are leaving an underlying impact on...
Indo-Iran Relationship: Pleasant, Bitter, Apathetic
Ridges in the Indo-Iran relationship have ascended to the surface again, driving the topic of whether India's strategy and responsibility towards the advancement of...
How COVID-19 exposed a vulnerable education system in Pakistan
Pakistan had slowly, but gradually, made improvements in its academic structure. COVID-19, however, disrupted the momentum. With a  14% decrease in out of school children since...
China-Iran strategic nexus: Implications for Pakistan
China and Iran are reportedly mulling over striking a strategic-cum-economic deal worth $400 billion. The yet-to-conclude deal is reportedly dropping India out of the key...
As the Libyan conflict widens, ugly designs are unveiled
The Libyan war goes on as the international community appears to have run out of options on how to bring the warring factions to...
Learning outcomes: Has our education system failed to harness student potential?
Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Dyslexia and many other similar learning disabilities are rife in our society, one that is trying to...
Digital is the way forward for BISP, Ehsaas & all cash transfers!
Mass poverty and pandemics are both facts of life that involve millions of people at the same time. The same can be said for...
Reappraisal of border policy necessary for cordial Pak-Afghan ties
Not very long ago, bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan had reached more than $3 billion. For a country that has had acrimonious relations...