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 […]
Legislative Developments in Compliance with UNCRC By: Wajahat Ali Malik on November 15, 2024In August 2023, Pakistan submitted its consolidated sixth and seventh periodic reports to the UNCRC Committee for examination of its progress on the implementation of UNCRC in the country. The sixth and seventh periodic reports were due in 2016 and 2021 respectively. However, these reports were not submitted in time to the Committee, so the […]
Trump Returns: What It Means for Health in Pakistan By: Dr Maidah on November 15, 2024United States presidential election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in which Donald Trump took a notable lead over Kamala Harris, marking a Republican return to the White House. Besides, the Republicans won a majority in both houses of US Congress which further cements Trump’s power. This development has sparked global discussions. With an […]
A Self-Sustaining Model By: Dr Zain Bhatti on November 15, 2024Since being entrusted to the Punjab Model Bazaar Management Company (PMBMC) in 2016, Model Bazaars have become a cornerstone of accessible, affordable public markets across Punjab. Under the stewardship of CEO Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad, these bazaars have emerged as critical players in both consumer welfare and economic empowerment. With a record-breaking footfall exceeding 60 million […]
Lahore’s Smog Crisis By: Yasir Usman Khattak on November 15, 2024Lahore’s air quality has reached critical levels, with recent AQI (Air Quality Index) readings soaring above 1000 – well past the “hazardous” threshold of 300, where prolonged exposure severely threatens health. For context, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines an AQI of 0-50 as “good” and safe for human health. Lahore’s current levels are not […]
UN Failure in Promoting Peace By: Malik Muhammad Ashraf on November 14, 2024The formation of the United Nations after the end of World War II with the ostensible objective of preventing future wars and resolving conflicts between nations through peaceful means has miserably failed to achieve its vowed objectives. The reasons for this failure are inherent in flaws in the charter and structure of the UNSC. Since […]
Only Israel Matters? By: Zubair Ali Soomro on November 14, 2024Even if the world is lost to chaos, Israel is worth existing above all. This is the stratagem of Israel, endorsed by its close ally United States. To pursue this stratagem, not only Israel has been committing genocide of Palestinians but also committing domicile, suicide, ecocide, and culturcide in Palestine, which is a sheer violation […]