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2024: year of hypocrisy abroad and in Pakistan
These nations acted as silent spectators as Israel went about expelling Palestinians from their homeland.
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The year of future invasion
The diffusion of national boundaries due to the explosion of social media is not new.
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BB's last email
Shaheed Bibi was not merely a political leader - she was a movement in herself.
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Blowback
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Erasing legacies!
Ladakh 2020 clashes presented India's vulnerabilities in an unprecedented manner.
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The changing nature of war and Pakistan
Such misperceptions and potential miscalculations might increase fear, uncertainty and risk.
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Unjust scrutiny of Pakistan's nuclear programme
Pakistan has consistently maintained that its nuclear capabilities are purely for deterrence, not aggression.
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The rise of far-right in Europe: Pakistani diaspora and migrants
The writer is an Islamabad-based policy analyst.
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Time to heal the wounds with Dhaka, and beyond
Five decades down the line as Bangladesh and Pakistan look back at the trauma, it pains.
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American strategic deception
The US also maintains massive nuclear deterrence capability in comparison with which Pakistan's assets are miniscule.
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Climate Justice at ICJ
Developing nations argue that industrialized countries are historically responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions
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From Benazir's vision to Aseefa's voice
Aseefa Bhutto Zardari's powerful speech revives her mother Benazir Bhutto’s legacy of women’s empowerment and equality
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Biharis' plight and obligations of Bangladesh and Pakistan
The forgotten plight of Pakistani Biharis in Bangladesh remains unaddressed, despite their sacrifices for Pakistan.
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Crisis of hope
Pakistan's crisis of hope stems from leadership failure, corruption, and instability, hindering national progress.
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Who is responsible?
Hopes fade as Greece calls off rescue; tragedy highlights deep systemic injustice and human smuggling.
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Pakistan's missile programme threat to US?
US sanctions target Pakistan's missile program, raising tensions despite long-standing alliance and cooperation.
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Knowledge-action gap
The knowledge-action gap persists, with awareness failing to drive meaningful change, undermining progress.
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Developing countries need debt relief
Pakistan faces a massive debt crisis, with its economy burdened by high debt servicing and political instability.
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Localisation of SDG 14: opportunities for blue economy
Pakistan's Blue Economy holds vast potential for growth through sustainable ocean resource management.
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Our capricious tax policy
Pakistan's tax system needs reform that prioritizes trust, transparency, and fairness over punitive measures.
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The system of authoritarian socialism
Authoritarian socialism stifles freedom, nurtures inequality, and suppresses dissent, leading to inevitable collapse.
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Truth, power - and Pakistan
In a world where truth is suppressed, the clash between truth and power grows inevitable in Pakistan.
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Fall of Assad: uncertainty grips the Middle East
Bashar al-Assad's regime collapses in Syria, triggering regional upheaval and raising concerns.
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Reforming seminaries
Madrasa reform in Pakistan requires curriculum change, vocational training, and better integration into society.
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Generational shift in Chinese view on Pakistan?
Chinese leadership is now critically weighing "every single word" uttered by their Pakistani counterparts.
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PTI's external outreach: a gamble or a misstep?
PTI celebrates Richard Grenell's call for Imran Khan's release.
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What's eating populist billionaires?
Paul Krugman's farewell column reflects on economic shifts, but key omissions and disagreements arise.
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Hurdles in materialization of GCC’s economic ventures in Pakistan
Pakistan must boost economic productivity to enhance trade ties with GCC countries and ensure sustainable growth.
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Growing nuclear brinkmanship
The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 honors Nihon Hidankyo, a campaign against nuclear weapons amid rising risks.
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Environmental cost of population growth
Rapid population growth in Pakistan fuels air pollution and smog, exacerbating environmental health crises.
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How developments in Syria will affect the world around it
The fall of Assad shifts Middle East power dynamics, with Iran, Russia losing influence and Turkey rising.
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Building economic resilience in Pakistani cities
Pakistan must shift focus from land investments to knowledge-based services for sustainable growth.
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Schrödinger’s Cat and Pakistan’s Economy: Alive, dead, or both?
Pakistan’s economy is in flux, showing signs of life but facing challenges that keep it uncertain.
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Is there good governance?
Good governance is essential for societal progress; Pakistan faces immense challenges.
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Brutalising Syria - lessons and implications
Syria's turmoil deepens as opposition captures Damascus; internal divisions and foreign interests complicate peace.
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Pakistan, India and growing water disputes
Water crisis worsens in South Asia; India’s actions threaten the Indus Water Treaty and peace between nations.
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How do you vote for child killers?
The American election outcome reflects voter frustration over local issues, Gaza, and the Democrats' actions.
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Open Spaces and Food Stalls
Karachi is experiencing a New Environmental Feel
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Defying pressure in armed diplomacy
India’s defence priorities are shifting, with growing ties to the US and France despite Russia’s legacy
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Are we intrinsically messianists and anti-democratic?
The craving for a strong leader in Pakistan’s history stems from a deep-rooted mistrust of democracy.
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Can the wounds of 1971 be healed?
Fifty-three years after 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh still face unresolved wounds; reconciliation needed.
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Consumables and collaborations
Pakistani researchers face high costs for consumables, but local solutions and international partnerships may offer.