On a strong geopolitical height, Pakistan’s trade routes weave a tapestry of economic cooperation with Central Asian Republics (CARs) through China. Major General Farrukh Shahzad Rao, Director General of the National Logistic Cell (NLC), announced plans to offer priority land access to CARs through China to encourage the development of the Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), […]
Op-Ed
Elite Capture and the Elite Club
The terms elite capture and elite club are uttered frequently by leading experts (usually men) in their talks, conference papers, written analyses, sundowners, and many other forms of informally formal chats. I clearly recall that around two decades ago when I used to write or mention myself as a nonelite activist or nonelite Gender expert […]
India and its Proposed Connectivity
I do not understand the reason why people start thumping their desks whenever they see India at a center stage. One could see the same when India hosted G-20 Summit in New Delhi. India is a big country and home to world’s largest population. It is an important ally of the US, and has close […]
Global Power Competition
In today’s interconnected world, the competition among world powers has intensified, leading to significant geopolitical shifts and economic rivalries. While this rivalry has spurred innovation and progress in many aspects, it has also brought about adverse consequences for developing nations Developed nations, vying for supremacy, often exploit resources and markets in developing countries. This exploitation […]
Cracking Illicit Dollar Trade
High inflation in Pakistan is significantly impacting both the economy and its citizens. This persistent inflation is eroding people’s purchasing power, making it increasingly challenging for them to afford essential goods and services. Furthermore, it’s putting immense strain on businesses, which are grappling with elevated operating costs and dwindling demand. The soaring prices of necessities […]
Inflation and Public Miseries
The fuel prices have recently shot up. The unit price of electricity is already high and beyond the paying capacity of the majority of the population. Never before has one dreaded so much to receive the monthly electric bill as it is now. High prices of both together are having a devastating impact on public […]
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Blasphemy Law Controversy
Global Responses to Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Regarding the background of the mentioned legislation, an article on the website of the U.S. Congress states that Pakistan’s blasphemy law, which consists of sections of Chapter XV (“Of Offences Relating to Religion”) of its Penal Code, criminalizes insults or derogatory remarks against religion or religious feelings. Pakistan, like […]
Hindutva Gaining in the US
In the current era, anti-semitism is not as much about the personal, as it is about the political. Anti-semitism today is mainly owed to the actions of the Zionist Israeli state, and hatred is hence sometimes directed at the Jewish people in the US. It is vital to understand that not every Jewish person is […]
Colours of Colonialism – II
In the Domestic subsidy, there are three domains. Firstly, the Green Box Subsidy does not stimulate the production capability of any state. This subsidy can be granted through direct payments to farmers on the pretext of Infrastructural development, food security and disease control. The second type of subsidy under the agricultural charter is the Blue […]
Security Concerns Cast Shadows over World Cup 2023
Not a rare occurrence that the schedule of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been affected due to mismanagement of the host country. The tournament is scheduled to begin on the 5th of October 2023. The warm-up match between Pakistan and New Zealand is turning out to be a ‘behind closed doors’ contest which indicates […]