Trump, Allies, and the Future of US Policy By: Syed Atiq ul Hassan on November 14, 2024Donald Trump’s recent victory in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves worldwide, leaving allies and adversaries alike pondering the direction he will take on both domestic and international fronts. Key allies like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – nations with longstanding bonds to the US and accustomed to its traditional, stable […]
Why… America? –II By: Juan Abbas on November 14, 2024With the promise of sustaining a better economy, Donald Trump may have made his way to the White House but the road ahead in terms of forming a more unified and inclusive economy, especially given his team, will be a challenge. With her 100-day campaign, Vice President Harris had been championing President Biden and the […]
Revival of Regionalism By: Ali Imran Atta on November 13, 2024Fortunately, Islamabad foreign policy pundits have effectively forged its diplomatic presence in the Eurasian region and around the world by hosting 23rd Shanghai Corporation Organization with foolproof security. Islamabad based economists have realized that the world economic order is fast changing, with industrial policymaking a rapid comeback in the United States and Europe at the […]
No More Empty Promises By: Ibrahim Khalil Ahasan on November 13, 2024The Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement on climate change, was signed on January 11, 1997 in Kyoto, Japan to limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Although the protocol entered into force in 2005, its achievement remains questionable. Many countries may be complacent that they have reduced carbon emissions. But from the […]
Fading Traditional Classroom By: Dr. Zia Ahmed on November 13, 2024Recent closure by the government of Punjab has forced our classrooms to be shut down once again because of the smog and its related disease and issues. There is no denying the fact that the human beings have been changing their lifestyles as per the natural dictates towards them. It has been seen that during […]
Lights, Camera, Propaganda! By: Faisal Ahmad on November 13, 2024Recently, I started watching a Bollywood film ‘Article 370′ on Netflix, which undoubtedly serves as a propaganda piece against Pakistan concerning Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The film portrays Burhan Wani as a manipulative figure who entices innocent girls, however this depiction is far from the truth. India consistently utilizes movies and media to disseminate propaganda […]
Why Pakistan Needs More Judges in SC By: Hafiz Ehsaan Ahmad Khokhar on November 12, 2024The judiciary in Pakistan is one of the pillars of the state responsible for upholding the rule of law, ensuring justice, and protecting citizens’ rights. However, Pakistan’s Supreme Court faces significant challenges, primarily due to an overwhelming backlog of cases for the last many years. These delays in case resolutions often erode public confidence and […]
Political Vicissitudes and the 26th Amendment By: Nimra Hasnat on November 12, 2024Pakistan’s constitutional history is filled with a recurring cycle of the same power struggles. The 1973 Constitution established a parliamentary democracy where a clear separation of powers and provisions to uphold the judiciary’s independence were at its cornerstones. In its constitutional journey, the judiciary has often been at the centre of a complex struggle between […]
Gwadar: A Zero-Sum Game By: Dr Hasnain Javed on November 12, 2024Pakistan’s inability to maintain a sound relationship with its neighbours is a real cause for concern. Our leadership has always prided themselves in being one of the closest allies of China. However, amidst the current wave of terror attacks and continuous IMF interference, Pakistan is falling from China’s grace. One major indication of it was […]
Balochistan’s Real Enemy By: Sarah Ameer on November 12, 2024A suicide bombing, orchestrated by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), at the Quetta Railway Station, on Saturday, resulted in the death of at least 25 people and injured more than 50. The BLA is a separatist group founded in early 2000s and has been actively involved in anti-state activities since then. It lures the naive […]