Opinion

Hubris, ignorance and policy make a toxic mix

Country posted impressive growth numbers for the last financial year

Development comes in the wake of an escalating cycle of attacks being launched by the Taliban

There is nothing honourable about murder

Agencies have failed to make appreciable gains against Taliban forces

What led to the transformation of the largest democracy of the world into an ‘ideal’ kingdom?

As the Delta (Indian) variant of Covid-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide

Fear in American circles that China will become a serious challenger for the country in the not-too-distant future

Despite having the unnecessary luxuries of life, we do not have the basic necessities to sustain life

A grim reminder of our society’s rotten mindset which preys on our youth

Provided there is awareness and policy on the part of stakeholders

Knowing why Indian response during both the takeovers was different is crucial to understand what will it next move

Taliban race on to almost all of Afghanistan’s border posts while Pres Ghani continues to hold on to Kabul

Hundred years later, we witness a harsh continuum of modern-day slavery of some 90 million workers in Pakistan

Covid forces policymakers to reshape the way that they used to decipher, dichotomize and design development plans

Trumps short-term pressure tactics had long-term consequences

When it comes to the solution, the problem is restated

Internal displacement refers to the phenomenon of people being compelled to move from their homes under duress

Taliban will need to survive and govern requiring sustenance, financial and economic

Worldview is based on a duplicity of going all out for advocating freedom of choice, liberty and democracy

A rapist gets a clean chit when the state thinks that women are solely responsible for this heinous crime

PM Imran has shown the inclination to have a morally stringent system where women are modest and men their defenders

Taliban are willing and capable of protecting embassies, consulates and NGOs

Afghans who witnessed peace in Afghanistan are either dead or living abroad comfortably in western nations

According to a recent survey it has been noted that there are 17 children incarcerated in Central Jail Karachi

Lebanon's once-thriving economy is days away from a complete collapse

As media fervour around Palestinian suffering dies down again, there is a return to the status quo

RAW operators hurry to leave their nest in Kandahar due to fear of IEA fighters knocking at their door

Pakistan govt and military have taken several preventive measures to mitigate the ill effects of the possible fallout

The unemployment rate among degree-holders is three times higher than that of the overall unemployed people

With the collapse of the USSR and end of Cold War, the US was further emboldened to pursue American “exceptionalism”

On average, women in Pakistan are having more children than families in the rest of our region

The impact will be borne disproportionately by Afghans who are poor and already struggling

The two dogs that mauled a pedestrian to be put down

Serious domestic consequences likely for Afghanistan once the American troops exit from the country

Federal govt names Shahzain Bugti, MNA, as special assistant on reconciliation and harmony in the province

A rare joint statement comes as a big surprise given the recent history of hostilities between the two sides

In popular imagination, both are viewed through the singular lens of cash handouts to the poor

Reduction in external aid; depleting political & diplomatic interests; and increasing involvement of other countries

The current setting of Afghan policy is under the framework of US withdrawal of forces

Only socialism with Chinese characteristics can save China from chaos says President Xi

Afghanistan is on its way back to the 90s when USSR withdrew under intl pressure and internal economic mess

Technology that hailed the possibility of creating stronger connections has created distance

Should South Asians blame the EIC and the British for all their ills today?

Millions of people in Pakistan are working on measly wages and in unsafe conditions

Its amusing to see news headlines declaring education as the top priority in the provincial budgets

One cannot separate religion from philosophy

IK has been consistent with his position to deny the use of drones in FATA against suspected Taliban cadres

The purpose of taxation is primarily to raise revenue for the government

The noise of the coming American war could be heard very distinctly