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Shaping humanitarian and ethical governance in Pakistan
There is no denying the fact that institutions are long run determinants of economic growth in a country
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Institutions of inhumanity
In a country where animal welfare is never seriously considered or discussed, there cannot be justifications for a zoo
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Gender equality: role in national development
Gender equality is not just a matter of human rights, but it is also essential for economic prosperity
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IIOJK: India’s quest for legitimacy
Pakistan, besieged by political and economic crises, is unable to deter India from cementing its hold over IIOJK
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On freedom
This brand of ‘freedom’ functions as a sleight of hand to manufacture consent for opportunistic political objectives
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Pakistan’s predicament: three scenarios
Perhaps, it is rare in our history that we have to deal with a plethora of challenges simultaneously
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Conversion through coercion
In a sense history conceals as much as it reveals!
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Pakistan and the evolving global system
Upon achieving independence, the world treated the new country as a basket case
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People want elections sooner than later
This article intends to make a humble attempt to sensitise the readers about the importance of opinion polls
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Does Gulzar Imam’s arrest mean much?
BNA sources had claimed Imam went missing in November last year
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Principled pathway to civilian supremacy
First, a quick recap of why I feel Khan is delivering a masterclass on civilian supremacy
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G-20 Summit in IIOJK: a new low in our Kashmir policy
They have already done that – having fought three wars over this contentious issue
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The pen seller
Unlike otherwise, he tries to light the very society that has been pushing him toward lasting darkness
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Fractured unity
Once a judiciary, which was bi-partisan and above their own biases, is now enslaved thereunder
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Mastering the art of anger management
Tell a trustworthy person what happened that caused you to feel furious
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Next pandemic: Marburg, Ebola or Bird Flu?
So now our bodies have learned defence skills to deal with this new virus
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Wages of ideology
History’s worst victims are not usually quick on the uptake
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Nonperforming march
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was even higher at 34.15%, compared to 22.27% in July21-March22
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Growth versus deprivation
Covid-19 pandemic is estimated to have pushed another 70 million people into extreme poverty during 2020 alone
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Nearing a perfect implosion
Rather than act as a force of change and progress the government has become a force of regression and status quo
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Geo-economics of democracy
It calls for consensus and majority decision-making, equal rights and opportunities, and a welfare state
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Hunger Games in Pakistan
Pictures of Einstein’s doppelgang carrying a flour bag were shared across various social media platforms
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Doha Agreement, US policy and the failure of ANDSF
We would now try to find the factors behind the saga
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Baloch unrest
Capture of Gulzar Shambay would not be of lasting benefit if another virulent version of him takes his place
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Misogynistic politicians and female agency
Gabol's constant justifications on social media are merely adding fuel to fire.
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Is CPTPP an economic move in Indo-Pacific?
CPTPP was previously known as Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) or simply TPP
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The incredible women of Pakistan
They may not be necessarily that visible but their contribution in their own fields is substantial
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Imperatives of the Constitution
All laws, rules and policies have to be in conformity with this basic document
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Change is the enemy of the past
Today, Pakistan stands on the verge of change or a revolution; a change is waiting in the wings
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A year after the regime change
At stake is the survival of Pakistan; if something happens because of stakeholders, the outcome will be disastrous
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Are elections the answer?
Elections may take place today or tomorrow or the day after, but Pakistan needs fundamental reforms
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Heavy rain spells and the looming clouds of hunger
For a country which is already grappling with a grave food crisis, untimely and erratic rain is the last thing needed.
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Probing the malaise of public sector universities
Public universities are like any other government bureaucracy with the overall hallmark of bureaucratic centralisation
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China’s Eurasian initiatives
China brokered ISPI is part of a well-thought-out plan to make Beijing a major economic player in Central Eurasia
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Logistics of conducting exams via third party
Engaging a third-party to conduct examination may only serve as a temporary solution with no sustainability
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Child labour and parasitic elite
Pakistan’s escape from disaster lies in dismantling extra government ministries and parasitic commissions and bureaus
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Judges: 5 or 7? Days: 90 or more?
The CJP needs to wave his sword at every person or authority that has refused to implement the judgments
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What does it take to become Denmark?
Pakistan must invest in building the three democratic institutions — state, rule of law and democratic accountability
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The farce of institutional sanctity
The sanctity of institutions is essentially linked to their responsibilities towards the public
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Glaciers vs buildings?
The massive ice structures breaking and melting away are much larger than the twin towers that collapsed in 2001
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Opportunity costs
All our country's efforts are frustrated just before their logical culmination point or closure due to self-sabotage
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Beyond commercialisation of education
Ideally, education should stimulate one’s thinking and create a sustained urge to venture into new worlds
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Management of chaos
The art of controlling a chaos determines how it can be used as a tool to further one’s aims and objectives
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Beware, heatwaves ahead!
Heatwaves impact all sectors of the economy, from agriculture to industry
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Ailing higher education in Pakistan: role of HEC
The culture of the HEC is marred by bureaucratic centralisation with concentration of power in the Chairman's office
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Fiat iustitia et pereat mundus
Let justice be done though the world perish
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The final sin
Military has always been influential in the matters of the state
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How to avoid a climate catastrophe
Solutions to tackle climate change are evident but political will and resources needed to implement them are lacking
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Democracy’s toughest test
If not specifically mentioned in the constitution, even the obvious leads to acrimony and long drawn out legal battles
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‘Where are you taking India?’
Intolerance and incidents of hate speech and violence against Muslims in India are rising