Echoes of Discord In IEA By: Faisal Ahmad on November 8, 2024The recent remarks by Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of Afghanistan, have sparked significant discourse regarding the internal dynamics of the Afghan interim government. In a statement aimed at quelling rumors of discord among the leaders of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Stanikzai asserted that there are no […]
The Alarming Rise of Urban Pollution in Lahore By: Asad Raza on November 6, 2024 In recent years, Lahore has been in the grp of a growing crisis that impacts millions of lives daily: pollution. Once known for its lush gardens, historic architecture, and vibrant culture, Lahore has now become infamous as one of the most polluted cities in the world. The rapid urbanization and industrialization of the city, […]
Boosting Foreign Investment in Pakistan By: Gulzar Dildar on November 6, 2024Saudi Arabia recently increased its pledged investment in Pakistan by an additional $600 million, bringing its commitment to $2.8 billion. This pledge was solidified with the signing of seven new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Riyadh. Last month, a Saudi delegation led by the Saudi investment minister had […]
Pakistan-Bangladesh business-to-business ties By: Ibrahim Khalil Ahasan on November 6, 2024In a meeting with M Hafizur Rahman, the administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), on October 30 at the FBCCI Office in Gulshan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof, placed a strong emphasis on growing bilateral trade between the two nations. Advancement of bilateral trade was severely […]
Indian Media Narrative regarding Communal Conflict in Bangladesh By: M Abu Saim on November 6, 2024Since the fall of the Awami League, Indian media has portrayed Bangladesh as a nation plunged into chaos, highlighting alleged attacks on the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. The country, having more than 170 million people in which about 8 percent of them are Hindus, is facing manipulated narrative from its neighbor’s media, which undermines its […]
Human Rights Violations of Israel in Palestine By: Muhammad Danial Ihsan on November 6, 2024Since 1948, approximately 76 years have passed, and the brutal attacks against innocent Palestinians never stopped. The occupation of Palestinian lands was further exacerbated when the new war surged on October 7, 2024. As per the recorded report of Aljazeera so far, more than 42,700 Palestinians have been killed brutally, and over 100,000 injured, more […]
Reflecting on The Legacy of Our First President By: Dr Ghulam Nabi Kazi on November 5, 2024Born on November 13, 1899, Sahibzada Syed Iskander Ali Mirza emerged as a pivotal figure in the early years of Pakistan. His journey spanned from serving as the fourth Governor-General from October 6, 1955, to becoming the nation’s first President of the Islamic Republic on March 23, 1956, until his controversial ousting on October 27, […]
BJP Junta’s Aggressive Expansion By: Ahmad Ali on November 5, 2024Since the rise of BJP government, India has embarked on a markedly more aggressive and assertive foreign policy, particularly in relation to its security concerns in the region. India has increasingly targeted vocal critiques of Indian government abroad, employing its intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), in operations that extend deep into neighboring […]
Green Pakistan; Not Green Lockdown By: Dr Syed Asim Ali Bukhari & Dr Syeda Nazish Zahra Bukhari on November 5, 2024It is said that ‘colors are the smiles of nature’ and we have been taught the various principles of color psychology from a young age. Colors are associated with human emotions such as red is associated with anger, blue is calm, yellow is happy and green has always been synonymous with nature, abundance, and growth. […]
India’s Shadow Play in Bangladesh’s Politics By: Rakhshanda Mehtab on November 5, 2024India has a history of meddling in the internal affairs of its neighbours, like a master puppeteer who secretly pulls the strings in a puppet show. The recent revelations regarding General Mujeeb’s connections with the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Bangladesh is a prime example of this. RAW has played a major role in […]