Shaping The Global Economy and International Affairs By: Ahmed S Cheema on October 1, 2024Countries face a plethora of historic challenges and uncertainties which will influence the global economic landscape, reshape world order and impact economic growth. These forces offer both opportunities and risks for policymakers and business investors alike. Understanding them is critical for navigating today’s complex political and economic landscape. The first key issue is the massive […]
Revitalizing Community Markets – I By: Hadia Batool on October 1, 2024Factors contributing to the failed government model in our part of the world include the Pakistani government’s tendency to run everything from airlines to grocery stores. Ideally, a government’s role should be to create an atmosphere conducive to business growth. The case of collapsing utility stores serves as a textbook example. Then we have Punjab’s […]
Three Big, Unasked Questions By: Harlan Ullman on September 30, 2024As the election of 2024 draws closer, here are three big issues that need to be put in a declaratory form and answered by the candidates: Truth; Debt; and Defense. But as the so-called political debate continues to descend to unprecedented levels of bad taste and ignorance, this prospect is less likely than one of […]
Israel’s Ultimate Target By: Qamar Bashir on September 30, 2024On the fateful day of October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing many of its soldiers and civilians and taking as many as 250 Israelis and other nationals hostage, aiming to use them as leverage to prevent any Israeli retaliation. The attack enraged both Israelis and Americans, prompting a robust, comprehensive, and […]
High Moral Ground By: Dr Ghulam Nabi Kazi on September 30, 2024Democratic countries often find cohesion in the vibrant noise of their democratic processes. Without this din, we would face the ominous silence akin to a graveyard. Therefore, we have every reason to remain cautiously optimistic about the current situation in our country. However, one crucial prerequisite must not be overlooked: Are we standing on high […]
Culture: A Weapon of Influence or Confluence? By: Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi on September 30, 2024The title, Culture: A Weapon of Influence or Confluence, might be intriguing for some who do not wish to refer to culture as a weapon. However, I intend to highlight the significance of culture which can be both a weapon of influence as well as a weapon of confluence at the same time. Culture has […]
India’s Internal Strife and External Meddling By: Javed Iqbal on September 30, 2024India has long been taking pride in calling itself as the “World’s Largest Democracy” however, the developments in the recent years have cast a shadow over this claim. Modi’s policy of interference in the internal affairs of regional countries, his anti-minorities policies, transnational killings, ethnic clashes, particularly in Manipur and Haryana, and human right abuses […]
Pride of Pakistan By: Ali Anwar on September 29, 2024The Pakistan Army is a disciplined institution where appointments and postings follow an established procedure. Outstanding performance is rewarded, while poor performance is reprimanded. Institutional appointments are neither made based on anyone’s wishes nor does anyone remain in a position beyond their allotted time. This means that one can only hold a position for a […]
Navigating Through the Tides By: Fariha Farrukh on September 29, 2024Every year, the global maritime community comes together to celebrate World Maritime Day, a day dedicated to the vital role of shipping and maritime activities in the global economy. Originating from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), this day serves as a reminder of the critical contribution maritime industries make in trade, security, and environmental sustainability. […]
Poor Sanitation and Health By: Kashif Shamim Siddiqui on September 29, 2024Dengue and chikungunya are becoming serious health concerns in Karachi, especially in the city’s slum areas. The poor living conditions in these communities make residents more vulnerable to these viral diseases. Many people in the slums struggle daily with poverty and lack access to proper health and sanitation services. Unfortunately, because of these hardships, many […]