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Corporate farming in Pakistan- opportunities and pitfalls
Aross Sindh and Punjab, about 100,000 acres are being opened for corporate farming
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COP28: a non-binding agreement but nevertheless a deal
There were clear pathways for continued use of fossil fuels
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Great powers, peace and conflict
Great powers are determined largely on basis of their military capability, says Mearsheimer
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Gaza and climate change
This has been 100-year war or about 75 if you count it from Nakba
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Justice on trial
Concept of justice is integral to success of many modern political systems, with democracy being no exception
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Middle East quandary: unravelling the zero-sum equation
There is an Arabic proverb that translates as ‘Baghdad falls, Damascus stands, and Cairo wins’
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The climate crisis is an education crisis
In eye of storm, we are calling on new and existing donors to stand with us
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Doha Forum 2023: capturing the cadence
Not only underscored commitment to fostering global dialogue but showcased its unwavering support for Palestine
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Blood of our children
Our children today deserve safety and protection from all evils
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Digital transformation of finance: a new era unveiled
To conclude, exceptional role AI plays in evolving economy and finance in coming years is undeniable
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Nato’s struggle for relevance risks peace
As Stoltenberg did a volte-face, rifts over arming Ukraine have plagued the transatlantic alliance
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A case for a unity government
Nawaz Sharif’s recent statements seeking retributive compensation are not helping
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Unfulfilled promises of the 18th Amendment
It has become evident that the parliamentary form of government has fallen short of delivering good governance
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Egregious ecological footprint of the super-rich
Governments could contend with inequality and climate change simultaneously
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The library network in Islamabad
In this era of hyperinflation, buying a new book has become a luxury
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Global politics and the erosion of democracy
Asking Pakistan to condemn Russia was not only hypocritical on part of Americans but also undemocratic for Pakistan
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Pak-Afghan relations — DI Khan attack and TTP
In Military realm, there is need to pursue steadfast policy of fighting terrorism
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Modi’s Hindu nationalist agenda and the conniving judiciary
Modi’s two objectives: acquire back so-called lost Hindu holy land and to alter Muslim majority demography of Kashmir
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Enslaved by the mind
We never realise that there is a vast realm of intelligence beyond our thinking
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World in 2024
Developing countries will face an economic blow in 2024
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Viewing Israel-Hamas conflict in a broader context
Pakistan intrinsically has ability to move ahead and keep pace with technological and scientific developments
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TTP, TTA and new round of proxy wars
Situation also demands concerted action plan by major regional players
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EU-China Summit: rhetoric, realities and the need for reciprocity
Echoes with rhetorical ideas such as EU showing deepest concern of alleged human rights violations in Xingjian,Tibet
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Reclaiming our agency
Underlying this idea of cashing in from whatever is the trend at moment is loss of human agency
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Moscow calling
Russian world view respects self-reliance and resilience
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Who is responsible for the killing fields of Gaza?
Continued killing in Gaza and West Bank constitutes failure of international community
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Why is blood pressure killing South Asians?
Genetics, obesity, blood sugar and hypertension are the most common causes of heart disease in Pakistan and India
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Impending Muslim genocide in Modi’s India
Ruthless RSS will get a free pass to declare India as Hindutva Republic
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Likulli maqāmin maqālun
Every word has two semantic layers: denotation and connotation
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The world Henry Kissinger leaves behind
Most scholarship about Kissinger is devoted to role he played in Vietnam
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Questioning strategic logic: US military support to Israel
End that any strategy seeks is driven by national interests
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Wanderer: the lost soul?
Wanderers often personify an inherent quest for creativity, self-discovery and a deeper understanding of world
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Asking more of ourselves
This is hard because somewhere at the back of my mind I’ve linked hustling with achievemen
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Pakistan’s pathway towards universal rights, freedom, equality and justice
Seventy-five years ago world came together to declare that human dignity, freedom and justice are universal
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Pakistan’s undocumented economy
Increasing public awareness about benefits of taxes can help reduce impact of informal economy on economic growth
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BRI and its flagship project CPEC
CPEC faces opposition from certain regional quarters
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Pakistan’s political twister
When General Musharraf took over, country’s liberals heaved a sigh of relief
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Electables versus selectables
Pakistan's electoral system is also inherently pro-rich and prone to easy manipulation
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Pakistan at the helm of UNESCO
The overriding objective of UNESCO is to help its member countries build educational, cultural and scientific systems
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Understanding our universe
The picture that comes out of these facts is one of an expanding universe
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A marriage to usurp women’s inheritance right
In this type of marriage, young girls are encouraged to commit themselves to the memorisation of the Quran
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What will happen if global warming targets are missed
The world is fast approaching the critical warming threshold
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Impact of recent conflicts, multipolarity and the US empire
China cannot match with US involvement around world, for past 75 years or so in organisations
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The wise among us
Pakistan has seen turbulent times and will continue to do, unless we see new, young, rejuvenated faces
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How Israel violates Western sovereignty
Israelis not only get to violate sovereignty of Western nations but they also have local leaders do it for them
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The peril haunting America
Populism, new neo-fascist threat, everywhere, share same emotional symbols vocabulary and ideologies
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Globalisation challenges: learning from the past
Political stability with smooth functioning of elected government is inevitable
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State’s tortious liability towards its citizens
Violation of Constitution by President, ECP & two Governors creates an impasse
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When hatred turns into rebellion
Today, Pakistan has been suffering from the same situation that Fanon has mentioned in his book
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What to expect from elections
What to expect from elections






































