Opinion

In Pakistan, extravagant weddings are the norm, while societal pressure drives families into financial ruin.

As 2024 ends, the world braces for a shifting geopolitical landscape with potential changes in power dynamics.

Pakistan's healthcare system needs reform, with a focus on preventive care and universal access for all.

AI may deepen the digital divide, with poorer nations and communities lagging behind in access and benefits.

Afghanistan's economy is intrinsically linked to Pakistan's trade routes and markets.

The public acceptance of TTP-IEA nexus raises important questions.

The question of who we are, what are our individual and collective identities, are laden.

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection but is also very much preventable.

The American people just now found out that Biden had some deep Chinese links.

Even in opposition, the PPP did not rise to the challenge.

The need of the hour is for Pakistan to have a dedicated and resilient leader like Jinnah.

Children's Parliaments give young people a voice, develop their leadership abilities.

There clearly appears to be a gap between appearances and reality.

Numbers alone can't capture human stories—empathy is needed to understand the real people behind the statistics.

Women in Karachi are increasingly reclaiming public spaces, challenging barriers and demanding equality.

2024 saw political upheavals in Bangladesh and Syria, while Trump's win may reshape US foreign policy.

Political dialogue and national unity are key to overcoming Pakistan’s security, economic, and political crises.

Pakistani universities must prioritize accessibility and inclusion to empower blind students.

As Trump prepares to take office, his Iran policy shifts focus to nuclear pressure, military actions, and diplomacy.

Emotional care, not just academics, is key to student success—kindness fosters learning and well-being.

Pakistan's high-level delegation visit to Kabul aims to reset ties, amid rising terrorism and TTP tensions.

Does the institution create the intelligence that it artificially installs on humans?

Pay your employees enough and pay them on time.

The sirens of crisis continue to sound, and we must respond with wisdom.

Military response to the asymmetric threats provides short-term tactical gains but result in long-term problems.

These nations acted as silent spectators as Israel went about expelling Palestinians from their homeland.

The diffusion of national boundaries due to the explosion of social media is not new.

Shaheed Bibi was not merely a political leader - she was a movement in herself.

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Ladakh 2020 clashes presented India's vulnerabilities in an unprecedented manner.

Such misperceptions and potential miscalculations might increase fear, uncertainty and risk.

Pakistan has consistently maintained that its nuclear capabilities are purely for deterrence, not aggression.

The writer is an Islamabad-based policy analyst.

Five decades down the line as Bangladesh and Pakistan look back at the trauma, it pains.

The US also maintains massive nuclear deterrence capability in comparison with which Pakistan's assets are miniscule.

Developing nations argue that industrialized countries are historically responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari's powerful speech revives her mother Benazir Bhutto’s legacy of women’s empowerment and equality

The forgotten plight of Pakistani Biharis in Bangladesh remains unaddressed, despite their sacrifices for Pakistan.

Pakistan's crisis of hope stems from leadership failure, corruption, and instability, hindering national progress.

Hopes fade as Greece calls off rescue; tragedy highlights deep systemic injustice and human smuggling.

US sanctions target Pakistan's missile program, raising tensions despite long-standing alliance and cooperation.

The knowledge-action gap persists, with awareness failing to drive meaningful change, undermining progress.

Pakistan faces a massive debt crisis, with its economy burdened by high debt servicing and political instability.

Pakistan's Blue Economy holds vast potential for growth through sustainable ocean resource management.

Pakistan's tax system needs reform that prioritizes trust, transparency, and fairness over punitive measures.

Authoritarian socialism stifles freedom, nurtures inequality, and suppresses dissent, leading to inevitable collapse.

In a world where truth is suppressed, the clash between truth and power grows inevitable in Pakistan.