Opinion

The Great Game 2.0

Is there a future for export-led growth in Pakistan?

Greenwashing

More in support of Muqadima-e Chughtai

The same uncertainty was witnessed during the Covid-19 pandemic which shook the world

Pakistan has become home to leading threats: erosion of democracy, climate change

Decision-makers in Pakistan should have no illusions about the true nature of Pakistan-US relations

It was America’s moral authority more than its military power that endeared it to the have-nots of the Global South

The cost-effectiveness of autonomous weapons in warfare could save billions of dollars

Autocratic progress, populist political institutionalisation have made scholars believe liberal democracy is declining

Equally worrisome is that most of our political leadership is mired in a paralysing fight amongst each other

Eyes of the nation are thus fixed on superior judiciary as to how they are going to act against undue interference

This is associated with the sunnah and linked to religious rituals, but finds no mention in the fiqh books

The core issue is not simply the war in Gaza, but something much deeper

The US, emerging as a major power since the end of WWII, embarked on the policy of granting foreign aid

Reko Diq copper and gold mine is one such project that can attract a risk taking investor

Students are straitjacketed to use their volition to choose a college

The company initially commenced trials on primates (and pigs) in 2017 to ensure the chip worked

If India is on way to becoming a great world power, most Indians would want to stay in their country and not move on

Monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) is a big hole in the power sector

Of all factors driving holistic evolution of societies, the role of dissent and debate has been significantly crucial

Instead of finding joy in work, we often find work in joy

Post-WWII both Pakistan and the Philippines took a similar trajectory

Since the day of their independence, Pakistan and India have pursued different foreign policy agendas

The worst part came when a show was aired from Canada to justify Dr Sahib’s viewpoint

This leads back to where we receive most of our information, our system of education

Recent political developments in world at times have seriously worried about collective mental health of human race

A factor that runs contrary to the Iran-Pakistan vows of cooperation is the informal trade – also called smuggling

UP landlords were instrumental in pursuing a separate homeland

Water-sharing agreements across South Asia lack mechanisms for integrated river basin management

NDL strived to enrich its database to ensure free access to full-text articles

Greenhouse gas emissions in the past decade have hit unprecedented levels

By ignoring zulm (cruelty) against humanity, the West sleepwalks into an endless minefield,

Pakistan’s economy is highly skewed towards consumption which forestalls against export-oriented, high value growth.

US Congress decided that supporting Ukraine and Israel was better for the democratic interest of the American people

A large number of locals, on both side of the Pak-Iran border, are attached with the smuggling networks

A majority of the employers are violating the EOB Act, 1976 by denying the employees their basic right to pension

There is an economic drain due to draconian corruption

The causalities occurring on the western Pak-Afghan border should be a source of serious concern

Israel’s military drawdown in Gaza is because the IDF have demilitarised Gaza

Chronic diseases, mental health challenges, allergies are only reserved for the well-to-do

Terrorism remains a shared concern, necessitating intensified cooperation between Pakistan and China

Pakistan needs to return around 40 billion dollars during the fiscal year 2024-25

On a more local level, country’s fintech and agritech sectors are already using AI to increase production

The myth of Sisyphus defines the zeitgeist of post-modernism that hinges on man’s ontological struggle

Iran while conducting the strikes made it clear that its response was in retaliation to the Israeli bombing

There are several reasons why India has drawn closer to the United States

Pakistan’s pursuit of an independent foreign policy marks a significant and sensible step in the global arena

The personalised nature arises from differences in factors contributing to unhappiness

The use of fossil fuel caused climate change