Opinion

Export-to-GDP ratio is among most important indicators to gauge level of development

Having aided its proxies in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, Iran decided to expand area of its conflict

A writing without effective communication is declared anti-writing

It is season of politics, any opinion writer would find it difficult to write on politics, elections, or democracy.

Evolution in human beings as well as evolution in society leads us to explore and understand things

That nothing is permanent in this world and change is only permanent law has perplexed human judgment for ages

In 1855, communal riots led to British govt erecting steel fence to protect mosque from fanatical Hindus

With elections rapidly approaching all political elements double down on their narratives

Politicians approach people during elections, promising improved opportunities once in power

There is possibility that we may have to deal with multiple pathogen pandemics simultaneously

But we know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians. —Nelson Mandela

Through history two nations have been allies, close friends, good neighbours and brotherly Muslims to each other

The 50-year long history of Palestinian resistance can be summed up in one line — Israeli genocide of Palestinians

Past few decades have witnessed remarkable surge in presence and influence of women entrepreneurs

Pakistan’s response was also strong message against potential adventurism by any state or non-state actors

Nation states around world broadly use 3 justifications to pursue foreign policy

Data sovereignty emerges as critical consideration with far-reaching implications

Headway towards localising SDGs in Pakistan has been much more than merely agreeing to formal consensus

Both Pulwama and Panjgur rank among Pakistan’s Finest Hours in handling major national security crises with skill

Recent border incursion by Iran and Pakistan’s retaliatory measure understandably raised serious concerns

American poet Maya Angelou says: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”

To create something from inherent knowledge of universe can be termed creativity

Prior dues, serious lack of funding for procuring drugs, including several life-saving drugs in KP

Disregarding repeated calls for ceasefire, Israel sustained its brutal attacks on Gaza till time Hamas is liquidated

System was supposed to promote objective evaluations, prevent nepotism, favoritism which were then rife

Pakistan, Iran may have had security issues along the border but very few expected Iran to resort to unilateral action

While both countries have taken diplomatic steps to de-escalate, there are serious geopolitical implications

Hopes for peace and regional security are diminishing because of the issues of Kashmir and Palestine

Throughout recorded history, humankind has claimed to possess unparalleled cognitive potential

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

Involvement of Indian political workers, bureaucrats in illicit financial activities is stain on nation’s reputation

We are living in 21st century and in new era, and wars are no more suited to living

Major happening of late 70s and of decade of 80s ripped students from their global identities

We are living in an age of unprecedented pain and suffering

We have always adopted an oxymoronic attitude towards English

In democratic society, active participation of all members is paramount

Small Gulf states on eastern coast of Arabian Peninsula were originally part of Arabia

Autocratic political party system thus thrives in name of democracy for people who remain entirely disconnected

Judiciary, as we know, is run by divine creatures in gowns and mystic mortals in suits

None of the largest South Asian countries has yet managed to become a functional democracy

Trust of citizens in nearly every institution is in doldrums

Quaid's disarming logic was that democracy is only system that empowers ‘all’ — minority as well as majority

All nations know full well that Pakistan does not belong to category of states that would attack back when provoked

Latest SC ruling marked a departure from top court’s previous position in Samiullah Baloch case (2018)

Pakistan has been greatly affected by its governance philosophy, notably concept of separation of powers

Deep polarisation has potential of seriously dividing bureaucracy on political grounds that could affect society

How much did we need to prevent seven million deaths, trillions of dollars in economic losses across globe?

'Because whatever has happened to humanity, whatever is currently happening to humanity, it is happening to all of us'

Simplified income tax regime has, therefore, always been strongly advocated by SMEs

Not only did opposition parties boycott the elections, voter turnout was pretty dismal