IMF and Pakistan: the good, the bad and the ugly comparativesBy: Hassam Waheed on October 17, 2018Finally Pakistan is going to seek another bailout package from IMF (International Monetary Fund). The current government is facing a lot of criticism due to this decision. One way or another the PTI led federal government has provided a valid ground to the political and economic critics. Since, last year everyone has been anticipating a bailout package. The increasing current account deficit and … [Read more...] about IMF and Pakistan: the good, the bad and the ugly comparatives
The China connection between Pakistan and AfghanistanBy: Moneeb Ahmad Barlas on October 17, 2018Last year China hosted the first China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue. "As a good friend of Afghanistan and Pakistan, China is willing to play a constructive role in improving Afghanistan-Pakistan ties through a trilateral dialogue," China's Foreign Minister told the press. Beijing is keen to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Arguably, it can do so by addressing the … [Read more...] about The China connection between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Resurging Pak-US tiesBy: Asad Hussain on October 17, 2018During the era of cold war, the concept of bilateralism remained a significant element in the relationship of the United States and Pakistan. Under the banner of bilateralism, both states were pursuing certain objectives. The US was using Pakistan's geo-politics to achieve its strategic objectives. On the other hand, Pakistan desperately needed the US to address its security concerns from western … [Read more...] about Resurging Pak-US ties
Downside of American contemporary grand strategyBy: Saleem Qamar Butt on October 17, 2018Donald Trump in his recent address to the United Nations General Assembly hinted at breaking away from the grand strategy that has kept US afloat as a world leader since World War II. He announced, "We will never surrender America's sovereignty to an unelected, unaccountable global bureaucracy," and "Sovereign and independent nations are the only vehicle where freedom has ever survived, democracy … [Read more...] about Downside of American contemporary grand strategy
Investing in Zero Hunger in PakistanBy: Mina Dowlatchahi on October 16, 2018World Food Day this year calls upon us to take timely action for achieving Zero Hunger by 2030. This year’s theme is ‘Our Actions are our Future; A Zero Hunger World by 2030 is possible’ reminds us of the need to ensure that everyone has access to safe, affordable and nutritious food at all times to live a healthy and happy life. According to the latest ‘State of Food Security and Nutrition in … [Read more...] about Investing in Zero Hunger in Pakistan
Politics of judicial appointments and ensuing incompetenceBy: Amjad Bhatti on October 16, 2018In an unequivocal public confession, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar said that “incompetence of judges, including himself, is one of the major reasons behind prolonged litigation and inordinate delay in decisions.” While talking to the silver jubilee seminar organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in Lahore, the Chief Justice lamented that, “the knowledge of judges … [Read more...] about Politics of judicial appointments and ensuing incompetence
The fault in our starsBy: Suleman Khanzada on October 16, 2018Everybody needs good news. For a nation as dented and daunted as Pakistan, the novelty of PTI and the upright reputation of its chief was welcomed with open arms. However, we should not confuse our inherent desire for change for actual change. Imran Khan's victory is a one-in-a-million anomaly where multiple factors aligned to pave a way for him to finally become Prime Minister. This glitch in … [Read more...] about The fault in our stars
International Trade rules as the Global normBy: Waqas Jan on October 16, 2018Even the temporary retreat of the world’s most innovative economy from the global economic machinery can create ripples but the destruction of the whole system is an exaggerated idea, though the global economic machinery at this critical juncture is ready to readjust itself to these vital changes. American businessmen, Malcolm Mclean revolutionized the trade with the invention of an intermodal … [Read more...] about International Trade rules as the Global norm
Open sky policyBy: Rao M Faisal Iqbal on October 15, 2018Contrary to the general perception that it is only the public sector airline which is running into losses while private sector airlines in Pakistan are making good fortune out of the aviation business, is quite untrue. As of today Pakistan’s largest private sector airline has eventually vapourised leaving outstanding dues in billions not in millions, other private airlines are striving hard to … [Read more...] about Open sky policy
Assessment of Indian Cold Start DoctrineBy: Muhammad Ayaz Nazar on October 15, 2018The 1998 marked a watershed year in security and foreign policy of India. India decided to become nuclear in order to gain nuclear weapons as currency of national power in international system. Institutionalization of security policy making and development of nuclear doctrine started in India with its first draft doctrine of 1999. This doctrine was later transformed into “Indian Army Doctrine” … [Read more...] about Assessment of Indian Cold Start Doctrine
