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Reemergence of Islamic extremism
The organisation owes its origin to the ill-advised and ill-conceived invasion of Iraq by the United States in 2003.
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Visceral politics
Visceral politics lives off the sentiments of the masses and does not use logic and reason.
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Shaping the past, present and future
Quantum mechanics is more than a branch of physics; it is the foundation of modern science.
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Localisation of SDG 12: challenges and opportunities
Pakistan generates approximately 49.6 million tons of solid waste annually.
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Empty houses and runaway boys and girls
Today most of our children, part of the generation Z, feel alienated.
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Land to the landless?
Most of the marginalisation in the country stems from highly unequal land distribution.
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Trump's first week in office
At the stroke of a pen Trump upended 78 executive orders issued by his predecessor Joe Biden.
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Diverging alliances in a polarised geopolitical landscape
Western capitals continue their tradition of giving India the benefit of the doubt of being a perpetual ally.
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Trump 2 Pro Max
There were no public displays of anxiety by women and minorities as we saw in 2017.
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Hostage to suspicion, acrimony and confusion?
Even more alarming is the TTP's expanding footprint.
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Soft power at work
Programmes such as the Roshan Digital Accounts have further enhanced the diaspora's economic engagement.
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The wild West and the meek East
This flourishing industry needs more women and children all the time.
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What next?
He should stop posing being a threat or issue threats in machoistic appeal.
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Textiles as a medium of expression
Fast fashion has taken over the industry filling the landfills.
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Contending with South Asia's climate crisis
Climate related collaborations cannot be created overnight.
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Pakistan's economic revival
To complement these efforts, the government has prioritised fiscal discipline.
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American presidential pardons
Trump and Biden's pardons spark debate over political lies, justice, and controversial actions in America.
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The TTP conundrum — positions and solutions
The TTP conundrum requires a new approach from Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve tensions and restore peace.
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Skills over certificates
Developed nations like Japan, Germany and China illustrate how skilled youth can drive economic prosperity.
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Green skills revolution: are we ready?
Climate crisis demands urgent green skill development.
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Economic diplomacy as a game changer in Pak-BD ties
Pakistan and Bangladesh seek to mend ties through economic diplomacy.
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Academic autonomy: challenges and the struggle
Pakistan’s higher education crisis deepens with bureaucratic VC appointments, faculty insecurity, and governance issue
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Facing the real problem
Several dozen Pakistanis die in Morocco tragedy; a reflection on why people risk everything for a better life.
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The dilemma of rural to urban migration
Rural-to-urban migrations often stem from desperation.
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Ralph Nader: champion of public good
Nader also fought for safer products, cleaner environments and more accountable institutions.
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Religion in politics and economics
The attack on the secular Pakistani state came from two different directions
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Rising violence
The year 2024 witnessed an alarming surge in violence, making it the bloodiest in nine years.
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Wakhan corridor and Indian propaganda
India's ambition of acting as a counterweight to China is a cornerstone of its foreign policy.
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Major non-Nato ally yet not an ally?
The alliance could easily serve to secure just and lasting peace and strategic balance in the region.
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Desertifying Sindh
The allocation of land in different provinces and efforts to irrigate the same is the latest experiment.
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Interstellar' strengthened my faith
I had watched the movie back when it was released in 2014 and at the time I watched it only because I like the actor.
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Trump, Pakistan and US deep state
White House prepares to welcome Donald Trump for the second time.
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He's a Jolly Good Fellow
Former presidents have kept busy after retirement, and some are very active.
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The diaspora: ambassadors or divided reps?
The diaspora's potential to represent Pakistan globally must remain above party politics.
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Greenland gambit
Climate change has become a major factor in the renewed interest in Greenland.
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2025 - Mideast, extremism and Pakistan
Syrian conflict could inspire militant groups in Pakistan, intensifying sectarian violence and extremism.
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Time to refresh our Liddle Hart
Liddell Hart's indirect strategy offers a new path for peace and regional economic integration.
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From Los Angeles to Gaza
The LA wildfires expose the disparity in how the West and the Global South are treated in times of crisis.
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Climate resilience imperatives
The World Bank’s climate adaptation report highlights innovations.
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Beneath the splendour
The British Raj’s rule was marked by constant resistance and bloody opposition from its subjects.
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The geopolitics of Wakhan
Wakhan Corridor’s status is crucial for Afghanistan.
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Austerity is a hoax, we believe in shelling out big money!
Pakistan's economic decline worsens due to corruption and inefficiency, leaving the common man to suffer.
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False promises by the biggest crooks
America’s systems exploit the vulnerable, from soldiers to wildfire victims, while shifting blame.