New IMF program for Pakistan: Analyzing the rerun of balance of payment challenges

As the new Shehbaz Sharif-led government negotiates with the IMF for yet more financing, economic expert highlights the looming issue of the balance of payments.

STZA rejects defamatory media campaign

STZA reaffirms its commitment to developing the technology sector of Pakistan by enabling inclusive socio-economic development and has rejected the malicious and defamatory campaign against STZA and its officers.

Questioning Pakistan’s future under current political turmoil

In 2010, a constitutional amendment was adopted which strengthened not only the parliament but also the position of the Prime Minister, the power of provinces, the central government and the independence of the judiciary.

Why contesting Russia requires renewed US engagement in Central Asia?

It would also mean enlarging the figurative battlefield to include not only military and financial support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia but also the strengthening of political and economic ties with former Soviet republics.

ECP rejects PTI’s plea against Yousaf Raza Gillani

PTI had filed petitions against Yousaf Raza Gillani after a video of his son Ali Haider went viral. However, ECP said it found no directly incriminating evidence against Yousaf Raza Gillani.

Hate speech and it’s impact on Pakistan’s democratic path

As the fever of hate speech grips the country, planted hatred, tales and deliberately spun false statements, threaten the integrity of the state’s institutions and key pillars, the influencers and the leaders must instead serve as examples of tolerance, respect, inclusion and peace.

Pakistan’s peaceful uses of nuclear energy

To overcome the rising energy and economic issues, Pakistan is trying to enhance the role of nuclear and renewable energy sources in the overall energy combination. Pakistan aims to generate 8,800 MWe of electricity using nuclear energy.

Casualties reported in latest clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

Israel's police said forces entered the compound after "rioters" hurled stones and fireworks, including down towards the Western Wall, the sacred Jewish site below Al-Aqsa.

Qasim Suri claims guards of Shahzain Bugti attacked him

Qasim Suri claimed the men were guards of Shahzain Bugti. The incident happened a few hours later when Shahzain Bugti reached Holy Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah along with the government delegation where he was manhandled and heckled by Pakistani pilgrims.

Thoughts on political imbroglio in Pakistan -Part 1

The sensitivity and gravity of the said letter-gate dawned upon the ruling regime when ten of its MNAs jumped the fence on March 18, its allies started hobnobbing with the PDM leaders and NCM was admitted on March 25.

US aid to Pakistan and its repercussions

It is generally propagated in the Pakistani press that Pakistan's armed forces gobble up a major chunk of the federal budget. Depending upon the hostility of the media person, this allocation varies between 40 and 80 percent of the budget.

Biden set to release $33 billion to Ukraine

The funding request includes over $20 billion for weapons, ammunition and other military assistance, as well as $8.5 billion in direct economic assistance to the Ukrainian government and $3 billion in humanitarian aid.