Pakistan’s Surge in Digital Payments: Embrace the shift, fuel sustainable growth By: Muhammad Hamayun Sajjad on October 27, 2024The first half of October 2024, saw the ushering of waves of optimism as Pakistan achieved key growth milestones, which I believe will have positive ripple effects in our journey towards building a sustainably growing economy. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its Annual Payment Systems Review FY24 last week, that captured the growth […]
Black Day By: Malik Muhammad Ashraf on October 27, 2024According to the Indian Independence Act, the rulers of princely states were given the choice to freely accede to either India or Pakistan, or to remain independent. However, Lord Mountbatten while speaking to the Chamber of Princes on June 25, 1947 said “The Indian Independence Act releases the States from all their obligations to the […]
General Munir and Pakistan By: Ali Anwar on October 27, 2024In my columns, I have frequently mentioned that leading the Pakistan Army and facing the challenges that come with such leadership require courage and resilience. It is not an easy task for an ordinary person to handle such a difficult responsibility and display such skill in this challenging role that both supporters and opponents are […]
Navigating Peace: Transformative Impact of Pakistan Navy’s Aman Initiative By: Fariha Farrukh on October 27, 2024In an era where geopolitical tensions are often at the forefront of international discourse, maritime security has emerged as a pivotal element of national and regional stability. The Pakistan Navy’s Aman initiative, launched in 2007, exemplifies a proactive approach to fostering collaboration among maritime forces worldwide. With a focus on peace, stability, and shared responsibility, […]
Kashmir: 77 Years of Resistance and Resilience By: Javed Iqbal on October 27, 2024Kashmiris on both sides of LoC and across the world observe 27th Oct as Black Day against illegal, unjust and forcible occupation of Kashmir by Indian forces. As per the partition plan Hindu majority areas were to be included in India and Muslims majority areas were to be made part of Pakistan. However, on 27th […]
Time for Taliban to Deliver By: Sarah Ameer on October 27, 2024Earlier, this month, Russia hosted the 6th meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultation on Afghanistan with the participation of special representatives and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan is a regional platform on Afghanistan which was launched in 2017 and it […]
Navigating Pakistan’s Blue Frontier By: Jawad Saleem on October 26, 2024Pakistan’s vast coastline, spanning 1,046 kilometres and covering an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of approximately 240,000 square kilometres, presents a significant opportunity to bolster its economy through the blue economy. Globally, the blue economy, which refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while maintaining the health of […]
Beyond the Meter By: Hadia Zaid on October 26, 2024For the average Pakistani, the challenges in the power sector are felt daily. Frequent load-shedding disrupts children’s studies, leaves them sweating through hot nights, and forces customers to rely on costly generators during outages. We often hear about issues like circular debt, transmission losses, and fuel shortages on the news, but all we want is […]
Pre-diabetes: A Hidden Volcano By: Syeda Salma Tahir on October 26, 2024Diabetes which is commonly known in Pakistan as “sugar” is on a rampage in the country. We are now a country with the third-largest population of diabetic adults after China and India. According to the 10th edition of an atlas produced by the International Diabetes Federation in 2021, Pakistan has 33 million adults with diabetes. […]
Kashmir: A Legal Perspective By: Asif Mahmood on October 26, 2024Despite the Indian government’s recent actions, it is undeniable that, under international law, Kashmir is not acknowledged as part of India’s union territory. It remains a territory in dispute, with its future still to be decided in line with United Nations resolutions. Kashmir is governed by an established principle of international law that prohibits any […]