Climate Justice Delayed Is Climate Justice Denied By: Dr Syed Asim Ali Bukhari & Dr Syeda Nazish Zahra Bukhari on November 18, 2024The COP29 is currently being held in Baku, Azerbaijan where the world leaders have come together to measure progress and negotiate the best ways to address climate change. There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting near-universal membership. At COP29, the key focus is on the integral role […]
Fitna Al Khawarij – I By: Faisal Ahmad on November 18, 2024The recent arrest of Terrorist Wali, a constable of the Peshawar police, has highlighted the ongoing struggle against terrorism in Pakistan. Wali was identified as a key facilitator in the January 2023, suicide bombing at the Police Lines Mosque in Peshawar which resulted in the deaths of 110 innocent people and injured nearly 250. This […]
Silent Screams By: Fariha Farrukh on November 17, 2024Child sexual exploitation, the ugly reality no one wants to acknowledge, is deeply ingrained in our society, and it is high time we broke this unholy silence. Pakistan, a nation that prides itself on moral values and family structures, stands conspicuously silent on an issue that wreaks havoc on the lives of its youngest and […]
Trump’s Victory and Pakistan By: Ali Anwar on November 17, 2024Donald Trump’s victory as the President of the United States has raised numerous new questions regarding political, economic, and social dynamics worldwide. This success has impacted global relations and has also been felt by developing countries like Pakistan. In the past, Trump’s initial relationship with Pakistan was not favourable. However, it underwent a dramatic shift […]
Buyer Beware By: Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad on November 17, 2024Being a consumer in Pakistan is no walk in the park. It is a test of patience, a gamble of trust. Cunning vendors are everywhere, pulling cons and playing tricks. You buy something, and before you know it, you’re caught in a web of deceit. That’s the reality. But there’s hope. There are ways to […]
Strategic Partnership or Hidden Agendas? By: Rakhshanda Mehtab on November 17, 2024For a long time, India has been acting deceptively, using its alliances to benefit itself while pretending to be a friendly partner. This dual nature is especially clear in its growing relationship with Russia. India’s strategy to increase its influence in Eurasia is demonstrated by the $35 billion in trade that occurred between India and […]
Unholy Nexus of Terrorist Groups By: Hassan Ahmad on November 16, 2024A recent presser of IG KP Police amply disclosed that the heinous terrorist attack at Peshawar Police Lines mosque was orchestrated by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JUA) in January 2023. The attack which took 101 innocent lives and left 223 persons injured was facilitated by a police constable namely Wali Muhammad. Rogue police employee confessed his facilitative role […]
Digital Currency By: Jawad Saleem on November 16, 2024Digital transformation has been reshaping global financial systems over the past decade, leading to an evolving landscape of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). These government-backed digital currencies represent a significant shift in how people access and use money, carrying substantial implications for both developed and developing economies. As of 2024, over 130 nations, representing nearly […]
Democrats and Trump By: Qamar Bashir on November 16, 2024Being in the field a month before the elections, going door to door and meeting a diverse range of people – from rich to poor, from White to Black, and including Asian, African, and other communities – was an experience like no other. Each of these individuals was preparing to choose the upcoming leader of […]
Surveillance and Democracy By: Nadeem Ismail on November 16, 2024In the latest US presidential election, surveillance practices by government agencies may have influenced the outcome in unexpected ways. As the US government continues to increase its control over digital communications, voters face rising concerns about privacy and freedom, and the boundaries of state power. The situation reflects a trend where government surveillance appears to […]