Opinion

The entire system has failed. Even those who work to protect us from crimes are not safe from them. Rose is an example

The role of Saudi Arabia in conceptualising, funding and in the creation of OIC has been fundamental

Pakistan and Afghanistan, besides meeting their own energy needs, will also receive benefits through transit fees

Unfortunately, the future of health, not just in Pakistan, but everywhere depends on good science

Results came as a surprise to many, given the economic hardships faced by the people in the post-pandemic environment

The Islamabad meeting will review and reflect on the common challenges confronting the Muslim Ummah

Such Indian tactics are more dangerous given the high level of bilateral tension and absence of dialogue

Street vendors, the vast majority of which constitute migrants in search of opportunities, lead a life of precarity

Is there a constitutional way to avoid commotion in the heart of Islamabad?

Sharp ethnic divisions in Afghanistan are one reason why it has not been able to develop a strong central authority

Political turmoil suggests that we have neither learnt from our past nor are we to pass through the ‘crossroads’ phase

Political leaders have more responsibility than others to lay a strong foundation for democracy through consensus

The global economy will experience a bumpy ride and Pakistan’s volatile economy will only exacerbate the situation

Putin miscalculated his attack and is running out of options to save Russia from economic losses, domestic protests

There is similarity in how the US handled its geopolitical insecurities when it overtook and replaced Britain

Glaring examples of PTI government’s ‘shoot in its foot’ interventions relate, unfortunately, to higher education

Though the OIC is criticised for not delivering on promises, it has made tremendous achievements over the years

A journalist must avoid becoming a part of the story

Sovereign foreign policy of Pakistan needs to be further strengthened by adding an element of inclusiveness

Environmental experts are calling for the Indus Water Treaty to be climate proofed

Let there be a political connect between the federation and its units, and that can only come through the local govts

OIC CFM may be a starting point to getting the voice and aspirations of Muslims matter in shaping the 21st century

IK is deceptively so confident that his friends and foes are equally perplexed and cannot stop guessing

Worst aspect of this move is that it changes topic from the corruption of the traditional to what the new man has done

Since 9/11, America has backtracked on its commitments and abandoned those who supported it

India, either way, walks red-faced from the saga and/or its fool-hardy jingoism

Khan’s acolytes acclaim his public tirade against the EU, a declaration of independence from an imperialistic West

Much of health system reforms have been only partially successful, at best

The city has witnessed target killings and worst riots in the past

Is morality and good conduct a critical ingredient of political correctness and stability?

Relying on one measure alone only gives viruses a chance to evolve into immunity evading variants

There are ample examples of people of all political stripes giving a free pass to their favourite leaders

The Russian invasion may also be one such boon for climate action

'No one can compete with the overwhelming religious harmony and social tranquility we observed in Sindh'

We may profess that we are not part of one bloc but our actions, relationships and economic links indicate otherwise

Despite assurances of military and financial aid by its allies, it is obvious that Ukraine is on its own right now

As social animals, humankind engages in complex webs of social interplay

No country has made economic and social progress without empowering its women

If the element of trust withers away, smaller states look for other possibilities to survive

On 4th March, a suicide bomber killed more than 60 worshipers and injured 200 others at a Shia mosque in Peshawar

Technology is likely to be advanced enough such that the only worthwhile way to learn would be through the use of tech

Technologies like fake news, deepfake and cheapfake are the latest tools to make truth the first casualty of war

West-sponsored regime change has a history

Maybe during one of the sessions, PM Imran and Putin might have spoken about how the Kremlin handles political crises

After establishing relations with the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar- Israel is keen on reaching out to Pakistan, KSA

When your citizens instinctively know that the country is exceptional they expect exceptional results

Ukraine crisis is a geopolitical power play between Russia and the US, building up since the end of the Cold War

This is not the first-ever military takeover in the country, yet Burkina Faso remains one of the poorest countries

The world may indeed be in for a serious political and economic transformation

Over the past two decades however, Bangladesh has managed to maintain an impressive average growth rate