The system of governance is being continually rewritten and redefined every day through ad hoc measures to suit the whims of a parliament, to protect and facilitate its members, who should all actually be behind bars.
Pakistan aims for digital transformation to achieve prosperity through market accessibility, productivity, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. However, low digital adoption in key sectors hinders progress.
Pakistani American community enraged by human rights abuses in Pakistan reaches out to Congressmen in their constituencies in a first-ever initiative focusing on Pakistani politics.
In the land of the free, a dark cloud looms over the horizon, casting a somber shadow in the form of gun-related violence, which plagues the nation more than many of its global counterparts.
A power crisis takes the country into darkness -what a black start to the new year! Global turmoil, massive internal instability from increased terror attacks, and political discord all bode for a challenging year ahead.
The growing population has become a global threat as it is the root cause of numerous ailments in the contemporary world. India is among the eight countries expected to be responsible for more than half the projected increase in the global population by 2050.
Editor GVS Dr. Moeed Pirzada is joined by Ex-Minister CPEC Authority Khalid Mansoor for an exclusive chat about developments that took place under the CPEC initiative and the misconception of special concessions given to Chinese investors.
GVS looks at the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association’s objectives and operations through which it is protecting the textile industry’s interests and improving the economic well-being of Pakistan.
The telecom industry’s commitment to the country and the Digital Pakistan agenda is unwavering. However, their declining health can only be revived by prioritizing connectivity as an essential human right. Policymakers should act now or risk going offline.
Dr. Moeed Pirzada, CEO Global Village Space, sat down with Zeeshan Ali Khan, the CEO and cofounder of Zameen.com. Zameen.com has transformed the real estate sector of Pakistan.
Starting in 2016, HBL adopted a technology-focused approach, which is unparalleled in the country. It re-envisioned itself as a 'Technology company with a banking license' and, in doing so, transformed itself into a bank of the future – one that is empowering its customers through digital enablement.
The April edition of Global Village Space (GVS) magazine is out! This edition focuses on multiple issues. This issue starts with giving a brief overview of the domestic political front and continues to look at key elements from Pakistan’s national security policy and encourage debate on its inputs.
Islamabad hosted the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers on 22-23 March 2022, themed "Partnering for Unity, Justice and Development." The gathering for the first time saw the attendance of China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, as a special guest.
America – perhaps for the first time in Pakistan’s history – is about to become a domestic political issue in a highly contested election campaign. This is unfortunate for both Pakistan and the United States and many in Islamabad wonder how to fix this Shakespearean tragedy – with Imran Khan as its unexpected hero.
The corporate sector has an important role to play in addressing the growing water mismanagement. Companies are increasingly becoming aware of the need for sustainable use of watersheds and accessibility of water to the communities.
FWO was born working with Chinese firms and over the past fifty years, this national strategic organization has become an eternal symbol of cooperation between Chinese and Pakistani engineering that is working to redefine the region by improving connectivity and transforming lives from the edges of the Arabian Sea to Kashghar.
New National Security Policy has stimulated a debate. It's mostly misdirected and misses the point that NSP is a policy and not a law. But we at GVS welcome the brainstorming and hope that opposing opinions will help generate the feedback that will improve the policy document that has been considered deficient by many – Editor.
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has created history by elevating Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court – the highest judicial forum of the country. For the first time ever, a woman judge will be represented on the bench of this Muslim country's exclusively male-dominated top court.
Abdullah is a Canadian of Pakistani origin who lives in the UAE and keeps shuttling between these three regions. But this is not an introduction for this 18-year-old law student who aspires to be a conservationist. What intrigues GVS editors about him is his unusual fascination for the fish of the world.
While FATF (Financial Action Task Force) proceedings at Paris, were non-transparent and Pakistan’s troubles at FATF are not single-dimensional, perhaps more political than professional;...
It is looking likely that after the USA leaves, a good deal of political uncertainty is about to hit Afghanistan - what should Pakistan be doing under this scenario? PM Imran Khan has flatly refused to allow the US base in Pakistan but should he have been more flexible as Pakistan requires US support to get off from the FATF grey list and is also seeking relaxation under the present IMF program? Our experts looked at the Implications of US bases in Pakistan, potential benefits to the country, and ramifications of political uncertainty in Afghanistan.
