The true measure of any government lies in its style of governance and the seriousness with which it addresses the problems of its people. There is a world of difference between delivering speeches filled with promises and providing genuine relief. The injustices suffered by various segments of Punjab’s population between 2018 and 2022 are now […]
Op-Ed
Economic Administrative Regions — A Blueprint for Pakistan’s Future
For decades, every discussion about creating new provinces in Pakistan has followed the same predictable script. The debate quickly becomes one of language, ethnicity and political identity. Emotions replace reason, political interests overshadow national priorities, and another opportunity for meaningful administrative reform slips away. The problem is not the idea of creating new provinces. The […]
UNAMA’s Credibility Crises
Every conflict produces two battles; one is fought on the ground, while the other unfolds through competing narratives that shape international opinion. In an era where reports issued by global institutions often influence diplomatic positions as much as military realities, the responsibility to uphold impartiality has never been greater. The credibility of international organisations depends […]
Tourism — A Case for Inclusive Management
Pakistan projects its north as a success story. The claim to fame is primarily based on the burgeoning number of tourists every year. What nobody points out aloud is that growth is outpacing governance faster than expected. The 18th Constitutional Amendment had devolved tourism to provinces, each with its own legal framework, including regulation. However, […]
Panic Attacks-The Invisible Storm
A panic attack does not announce itself politely. It arrives as a racing heart, a tightening chest, a sense that the room is closing in, and often a conviction that death is near. To the person experiencing it, this is not an exaggeration; it is a full-body medical event, as real as an asthma attack […]
Pakistan is Back in the Room
In Washington, influence is not always measured by the speech that is delivered, the rally that is staged or the slogan that briefly trends online. More often, it is measured by what quietly does not happen: the hostile amendment that never reaches the floor, the pressure campaign that fails to acquire legislative weight, the punitive […]
Bruised not Beaten
One of the most significant events of 2025 was when the United States captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.?Regardless of how the Venezuelan public perceived them, a question had to be asked: was it justified? As usual, Western and Eastern allies were confused but kept mum. It instilled confidence within […]
People with a Purpose!
The title “people with a purpose” might appear strange and yet interesting. The purpose is to initiate a debate on the subject by posing a few questions, like: who are they, where are they, when do they appear, and how do we find them? These are some of the questions that every living being wonders […]
Diplomacy in White Coats: Health Silk Road (Part III)
Digital health solutions are increasingly important in enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency, particularly in remote or underserved areas. Under the HSR, in 2018, the Chinese company Huawei signed an agreement with the Government of Papua New Guinea to build a telemedicine system that would facilitate remote medical consultations and improve healthcare delivery in rural areas. […]
July 5, 1977: A Lesson in History, The Journey of Elections and the Power of the People
July 5 is a day in the history of Pakistan that is not a significant date but a turning point that has had an impact on the political, constitutional and democratic journey of the country. Some events in the history of nations can stand in every way to make us think about the passage of […]