Last December, India took over the G20 presidency for 2023. The country went on to invite Bangladesh along with Egypt, Mauritius, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Singapore, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the G20 summit on 9-10 September. But Bangladesh’s invitation holds special importance as this is the first time the country got […]
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BRICS declaration
After taking centre stage at global stardom, the 15th BRICS Summit has successfully approved the Johannesburg II Declaration, a blueprint that explains the BRICS action plan on matters of global economic, financial and political eminence. Declaration document was announced by the Chair of BRICS President Cyril Ramaphosa encapsulating the outcomes of the XV BRICS Summit. […]
BOh, Fatima – We Hear Thy Cries
These past few weeks have been very depressing. Leaving alone the worsening political and economic situation, the saddening news of violence against young girls from marginalized families hired for domestic help by the privileged class, and the recurring occurrences of religious intolerance and vigilantism have deeply pained the conscious citizens of the country. The recent […]
The Competent Brides
Discounting the rights of the weak is well-calculated in my homeland. Women are still cultural minors and are denied inheritance under the pretext of wedding expenses and subsequent customs. A majority of those who do receive some or all of their inheritance hand over “Mukhtaar Naamas” (powers of autonomy) to their brothers, or later in […]
Debunking Myths About Biotech Crops
Pakistan’s agricultural sector has never been more vital to the economy as it is today. Millions of people rely on the agricultural sector to earn their livelihoods. Albeit, in recent years, the country’s agricultural sector has faced some serious challenges. Drought, rising soil salinity, plant stress and other impacts of climate change threaten the nation’s […]
The Future of Fintechs in Pakistan
In recent years, Pakistan has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its financial sector with the advent of fintech. This technological shift has not only revolutionized traditional financial services but also introduced innovative solutions, reshaping the landscape of financial transactions. Over the last decade, Pakistan’s digital financial services sector has seen significant growth due to factors […]
Ethiopia’s First Year in Pakistan
As the sun rises on this momentous day, we mark the first anniversary of the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. With immense pride and gratitude, I share my reflections on a year that has been nothing short of extraordinary – a year of cultural discovery, […]
Riddance from Perennial Crisis
That Pakistan is at a crossroads has been the mantra for the last seventy-five years. This crisis-ridden history is, undoubtedly, a sequel to treachery and betrayal of the objectives of the creation of a separate homeland; flouting and undermining the vision of the founder of Pakistan; pummeling the constitution and governing through extra-constitutional steps; politicians […]
Inflated Electricity Prices
Electricity has always remained a key issue of concern for the people of Pakistan. From power generation to power supply, governments have always faced criticism due to ever-rising load shedding, power supply issues and price of the electricity. The problem of circular debt has emerged in the recent decade. Circular debt can be defined as […]
Power Policy 1994 and Electricity Crisis
In the recent past, we have observed an alarming trend. Whenever there is an electricity crisis or discussion on circular debt some interest groups try to blame it on Chinese companies. Anti-CPEC and China-Pakistan forces also came forward and started to strengthen their hands. However, they do not present any data or facts to support […]