Is there a Promising Future for Startups in Pakistan? By: Yahya Mir on March 26, 2024Contrary to popular belief, starting a business is far more difficult than it seems. Now that 2024 has begun and the world – particularly Pakistan – is experiencing financial hardship, now during that condition what does our nation’s future promise for startups? Pakistan has a significant and rising population of educated, young individuals who are […]
Justified Hot Pursuit By: Faisal Ahmad on March 26, 2024Shocking cross-border terrorist attacks from Afghan soil have been testing the patience limit of Pakistan for a long. Eventually, Pakistan had to strike the terrorists’ safe havens inside Afghanistan. Multiple terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan under the umbrella of banned Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) share a common ideology of dislodging the constitutional order of […]
A Day With The Donald By: Harlan Ullman on March 25, 2024Has the teflon or kevlar coating protecting Donald Trump finally been penetrated? Has the serial entrepreneur who almost impossibly was able to turn every adversity, no matter how damning, into profit finally lost that touch? And will the final inability to post a $454 billion bond put an end to Trump’s political career when 91 […]
PAF: A Pillar of Deterrence Stability By: Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi on March 25, 2024South Asia remains in search of tools and instruments that may provide much-needed strategic stability to a conflict-ridden and war-prone sub-region of an area of great interest for the global powers. The two archrivals: India and Pakistan have tried to expand and enhance their capabilities to improve their deterrent capability since the overt nuclearization of […]
Security, The State and the Citizens By: Dr Zafar Khan Safdar on March 25, 2024The notion of security for people encompasses the complex relationship between personal welfare, social stability, and the efficient operation of institutions. It includes both psychological and physical safety as well as the government’s responsibility for maintaining public safety. Through the creation and implementation of laws, the establishment of strong law enforcement organizations, and the provision […]
Fatah II Rockets: Pakistan’s Transforming Defence Landscape By: Faiza Abid on March 25, 2024In the ever-evolving landscape of global security, the role of advanced missile systems in shaping military capabilities and postures cannot be overstated. Recently, the Armed Forces of Pakistan attained a significant milestone by successfully test-firing the Fatah-II missile, a domestically developed guided Multi-launch Rocket System (MLRS), on 27 December 2023. The rocket seeks to broaden […]
Pakistan Day and Our Covenant By: Ali Anwar on March 24, 2024The month of March holds significant importance in the history of Pakistan because 23rd March 1940 marks the initiation of a formal movement to establish Pakistan in British India. Hence, this day is celebrated as Pakistan Day in commemoration of this event. On 23rd March 1940, a resolution was passed during the annual session of […]
No Cross-Border Attacks By: Umme Haniya on March 24, 2024Shahbaz Sharif’s recent declaration regarding Pakistan’s stance on terrorism originating from Afghanistan highlights the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty amidst escalating external threats. The Prime Minister’s unequivocal message signifies a departure from the usual inclination for calm borders, indicating a firm resolve to take decisive action against any entity threatening Pakistan’s stability […]
Usurpers Enter Dead-End Street By: Hafeez Khan on March 24, 2024“Nalay Chor nalay Chataar” translates to “being a thief and being defiant about it.” It truly reflects the Pakistani political landscape. The focal point is the fake results announced by evil incarnate ECP. The participants of backroom manipulations may not be clear. However, the executioners are etched in memories. Lead actor is ECP Raja Sikander […]
Education Conundrum in Pakistan By: Afnan Wasif on March 24, 2024Pakistan inherited a well-established primary and secondary educational system, especially in the urban centres and much of Punjab, although it had been predominately manned by Hindus, many of whom left for India after the partition. The major educational assets Pakistan inherited were situated in Lahore, where several elite states and missionary schools had taught several […]