Sin taxThe government has done the needful. In announcing a sin tax for cigarettes and sugary drinks, the country will not only be adhering to international norms. It will have the chance to boost the health...
Yemen peace talksAfter close to three years of fighting, the Sana’a government and the so-called Houthi rebels are due to meet face-to-face in Sweden. This is part of a UN-sponsored initiative; a first step towards fi...
INGOs lose appealPakistan has gone ahead and expelled 18 international aid agencies from the country; after the latter lost their appeal reviews. The US has been quick to denounce the move while unnamed western diplom...
Pakistan media watchThe US has started speaking India’s language In its issue of November 27, Ausaf reported that the United States had started speaking India’s language. It was referring to the statement of the US Secre...
Karachi thinkingWhen I used to teach at Forman Christian College I would organise a talk every fortnight on average. Such a high frequency of outside talks was certainly new for the college, but its Rector, Dr James...