Stories from Syed Mohammad Ali
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Rethinking Pak-Saudi relations
It is about time we reasserted our ideological independence, and resisted being swayed by Saudi strategic interests
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Detente with Iran
Nuclear deal is significant in terms of enabling oversight of Iran’s nuclear ambitions in lieu of easing sanctions
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NAP and madrassa reforms
Substantiating a causal link between madrassa education and terrorism remains a contentious issue
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IMF’s advice for our water woes
IMF thinks that establishing markets for water rights can help allocate limited water to highest-valued uses
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Climate-instigated instability & threats
There is need for much greater effort, both nationally and internationally, to coordinate climate change adaptation
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Countering extremism through civil society
Besides capacity & management problems, its difficult to mobilise diverse groups that constitute the moderate majority
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The far reaches of the Corridor
Gwadar is being constructed as a commercial port but in the future it could be developed it into a naval facility
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The plight of poor Pakistani farmers
Given inequalities associated with uneven land holdings in rural areas, majority of rural poor are still oppressed
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Uneven spread of private sector education
While govt attempts to micro-manage private schools, which may be counterproductive, it doesn't absolve it of its duty
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Women and their work
There is need to not only better remunerate women who work but to also ensure that their rights are better protected









