Elections in Uzbekistan By: Muhammad Asif Noor on November 1, 2024The parliamentary and local council elections in Uzbekistan concluded on 27th October when the Uzbekistan Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDeP) emerged as the leading party. These elections stand as a significant moment in the country’s transformation under the visionary leadership of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Since taking office in 2016, President Mirziyoyev has gradually guided Uzbekistan toward […]
A Modern Epidemic Impacting Our Youth By: Asad Raza on October 30, 2024 In today’s hyper-connected world, misinformation spreads like wildfire, and the youth are among the most vulnerable victims. Armed with smartphones and social media accounts, young people have unprecedented access to information, but this accessibility comes at a cost. Instead of fostering informed citizens, it often cultivates a landscape riddled with confusion, fear, and misunderstanding. […]
How to Bridge Governance Gaps? By: Riaz Missen on October 29, 2024The ruling coalition in Pakistan is advancing the 27th Constitutional Amendment with the stated aim of addressing various governance and security issues, as well as responding to pressures within the coalition itself. As details emerge from coalition leadership, it appears that this amendment seeks to address governance gaps left by previous legislative efforts-particularly the controversial […]
Disarmament for a Sustainable Future By: Soha Nisar on October 29, 2024Disarmament Week arrives like a clarion call for introspection, compelling us in Pakistan to rethink our approach to security, climate change, and national defense. We find ourselves ensnared in an arms race, propelled by regional tensions and a relentless pursuit of military might. Yet, amidst this fervent drive for accumulation, we face an undeniable truth: […]
What’s Fueling the Rise at PSX? By: Ali A. Malik on October 29, 2024The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has recently experienced a remarkable surge, with the KSE-100 index surpassing the 90,000-point mark, drawing local and international attention. This milestone has resulted from a combination of positive macroeconomic factors, policy adjustments by the government, and heightened investor sentiment. The continued upward trend is likely to push the index to […]
Hollow Propaganda By: Yasir Khan on October 29, 2024The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) is a dangerous group that grew as an offshoot of the more well-known ISIS. The sinister outfit, though internationally recognised as emanating from within Afghanistan, poses a threat that goes beyond the home country’s limits. Repeated, colourful and borderline delusional attempts to involve Pakistan in the story reaffirm that there’s […]
A Long War President? By: Harlan Ullman on October 28, 2024Writing in his newsletter Inflection Points, my good friend and close colleague Fred Kempe, President and CEO of the Atlantic Council, speculates that whoever Americans elect on November 5th may indeed become a wartime president. Referring to the world in November 1940 just a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor forced America to declare […]
Inauspicious Day in The History of Kashmir! By: Faisal Ahmad on October 28, 202427 October serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for self-determination faced by the people of IIOJK. This day is marked by Kashmiris and Pakistanis worldwide to express solidarity and highlight the human rights violations occurring in the region since 1947. Kashmir was a princely state under Dogra rule marked by repressive governance […]
Governance Models By: Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad on October 28, 2024In Pakistan, government entities operate under two primary governance models: Company Mode and Authority Mode. While each offers distinct advantages, they also present specific challenges, particularly when it comes to mismanagement and corruption. This article provides a detailed examination of both models, supported by high-profile cases such as the LDA City scam in Authority Mode […]
Reality of Incredible India By: Umme Haniya on October 28, 2024A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes. Yet, once the charade is over and the blinds are off, there is very little that PR stunts can save. In recent years, India has faced growing scrutiny and criticism over its human rights records. At a time […]