In international relations, the nations that are considered successful are those that learn from the past, understand the needs of the present, and build strong relationships with neighboring countries on solid foundations for the future. The relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh reflect this very concept. Although past bitterness and disagreements kept the two countries apart, […]
Op-Ed
Prioritizing Education for Sustainable Social Development
Formal education with well-functioning schools is a prerequisite for any society to commence sustainable social and economic development. It is where we shape our future and groom those who will create our desired future for us. Thus, it is vital that we put our top focus on formal education sector and give it all chances […]
Tariffs, Tanks and a Turning Tide
Tariffs, oil prices, interest rates, and shifting global dynamics have become the principal components of a complex economic jigsaw, yet for Pakistan, these disruptions in 2025 may well hold the seeds of a transformative export opportunity. The United States’ ongoing tariff-first approach, recently reinforced in April 2025, has seen new levies placed on Pakistani exports […]
Overseas Pakistan Convention 2025
“A nation’s strength lies not just in its soil, but in the hearts of those who carry its memory across oceans.” For too long, Pakistan’s diaspora has been the nation’s silent lifeline, sending billions in remittances, advocating for the homeland abroad, and clinging to roots stretched thin by distance and time. Now, with the Overseas […]
Punjab’s Groundwater Crisis
Beneath Punjab’s fertile fields and bustling cities, a silent crisis is deepening. The groundwater sustaining the province is disappearing at an alarming rate. From 2004 to 2024, water tables in 30 districts have fallen, with 27 seeing sharp declines. Lahore’s table dropped 48 feet-from 31 to 79 feet-Pakpattan’s by 44 feet, and Multan’s by 32 […]
Let’s Walk
In April 2025, the Supreme Court of Pakistan delivered a ruling that may well define our legal generation. In a landmark judgment authored by Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and joined by Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi, the Court called for comprehensive, constitutional, and carefully bounded guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence in Pakistan’s judicial […]
Tariff And Trade Diplomacy
In a decisive shift in trade policy, the United States has imposed a 29% import tariff on Pakistani goods, a move that risks destabilizing one of South Asia’s key economies. Described by the U.S. administration as a reciprocal response to Pakistan’s high tariff wall on American products, the measure affects over $5 billion in Pakistani […]
Sunita Williams: A Trailblazer for Women in Space
It was a moment that the world watched with bated breath as Sunita Williams and her fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after a prolonged stay in space. They had embarked on an experimental journey for just eight days, but fate had put them to the test, where every moment was a battle for […]
Educational Vision for 21st Century Pakistan
There is no denying the fact that the classroom is the nucleus of a nation’s socio-economic and political development. History has shown that the ideas instilled in the minds of young learners shape their understanding of the world and guide their future actions. Consequently, the resolution of socio-political and even financial challenges begins within the […]
Ripple Effect of Trump’s Tariff Policies
President Donald Trump has once again made waves with his controversial take on U.S. history, particularly when it comes to economics. Known for challenging the established narrative, Trump has revisited the story of America’s economic past, offering a version that aligns more closely with his current political agenda. His latest move is a bold attempt […]