By: Inshaal Sarfraz 32 long Years have passed since the Punjab Assembly passed the Bonded Labor Abolition Act (1992 Act) while 8 years have passed since the 2016 Punjab Prohibition of Child Labor was passed. Far from being eliminated or even reduced, bonded labor has infact increased blatantly in past years. According to the 2001 […]
Convention stresses joint efforts for inclusive development
The Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Convention 2025 started with a panel discussion titled ‘Collective efforts in shaping development agendas,’ setting the tone for a gathering that brought together prominent voices from Pakistan’s civil society, academia, and development sectors. The session explored the themes of localisation, youth engagement, climate action, and food security. Salman Abid opened […]
Muhammad Faisal: One Voice Making a Difference
A quiet but impactful social movement is unfolding in the heart of Lahore, where Muhammad Faisal, a dedicated social activist, continues to uplift communities through consistent and compassionate outreach. Without an official title, organization, or funding, Faisal has become a trusted name among thousands who turn to him for guidance, emotional support and practical help. […]
From Sonnets to Stock Markets: The Raeda Latif Story
Not every day do you meet someone who moves seamlessly from the world of literature into the heart of Pakistan’s financial markets, and owns both spaces with equal grace. Raeda Latif’s journey is as inspiring as it is unconventional. Currently the Executive Director and Country Head at CABM, Standard Chartered Bank, Raeda has spent over […]
Steel Melters Urge Senate to Link Import Tariff Cuts with Power Tariff Relief to Avert Industry Crisis
The Pakistan Steel Melters Association has urged the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue to tie any reduction in steel import tariffs directly to a corresponding decrease in power tariffs for the industry. Mian Ahmad Hassan, Chairman of the Association emphasized that high power costs, which constitute over 70% of production expenses, already […]
Dairy Association urges GST reduction to restore nutrition access and industry stability
The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA) has called on the federal government to urgently revise its taxation policy on milk, warning that the current 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged dairy products is undermining both public nutrition and the formal dairy economy. Speaking at a media briefing in Lahore, PDA Chairman Usman Zaheer, CEO Dr. […]
Trump–Asim Munir Meeting: The Strategic Earthquake Modi Never Saw Coming
By Iqbal Latif It will hurt very hard—but that’s a fact. And I know I’m repeating myself, but truth has to be repeated until it penetrates noise. I still can’t believe what I’m witnessing. If I were an Indian strategist right now, I’d be seriously worried. The carefully curated narrative of Indian supremacy in South […]
Inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale Explores Governance and Diplomacy
The Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University united students from top Ivy League schools with global policy experts, officials, and diplomats to underscore Pakistan’s pivotal role in global diplomacy and the substantial contributions of its diaspora in the U.S. In his keynote address, Pakistan’s former Ambassador, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, stressed the necessity for […]
Trump–Asim Munir Meeting: A Strategic Earthquake That Shatters Modi’s Narrative
By: Iqbal Latif The private White House lunch between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is not just a diplomatic formality. It is an extraordinary geopolitical stamp—one that dismantles nearly a decade of narrative warfare waged by India’s leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For years, Modi’s globe-trotting […]
Don’t Hire Pakistanis, They’ll Scam You.” The Reality of the West’s Favorite Outsourcing Myth
A phrase thrown casually across freelance hiring platforms, Reddit threads, and global startup forums is: “Don’t hire Pakistanis – they’ll scam you.” What was once a mere fringe view has now taken the form of a modern stereotype, a cultural bias reinforced by anecdotes that often lack data and are generalized to slander the impact […]