On April 2, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost another Jaguar fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The vintage Jaguar circa 1979 cost a young pilot his life, whereas the other surviving pilot is hospitalized. The father of the deceased pilot expressed pride in his son’s sacrifice, but in reality, his son was flying a […]
Op-Ed
Can Pakistan Withstand the US Tariff Shock?
The United States has opted for a strategic trade policy over free trade by prioritizing security, industrial, and economic policy over market liberalization. President Trump initiated this policy in 2017 by imposing tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports, aiming to protect domestic industries and correct the trade imbalances. Now, extending the state-driven trade strategy, […]
Migraine: More than Just a Headache
Migraine is a neurological disorder and it differs from garden-variety headaches. People are likely to suffer from migraine if they have had at least five headache attacks in their lives, each lasting between four and 72 hours, and if the pain fulfils two out of these four criteria: It throbs or pulsates; it is on […]
Jago Pakistan
Imagine a Pakistan where our youth find good jobs not in far?off cities but in their hometowns, where mineral royalties fund schools in Quetta, roads in Swat, and hospitals in Karachi. Next week’s visit by a U.S. delegation led by Eric Meyer could make that vision real. Tasked with bolstering counter?terrorism ties and scouting economic […]
‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ yield no winners
Recently, the United States, in disregard of widespread opposition at home and from international community, announced that it would impose so-called “reciprocal tariffs” ranging from 10% to 50% on all its trading partners. It severely infringes upon the legitimate rights and interests of nations, severely violates World Trade Organization rules, severely harms the rules-based multilateral […]
The Essentiality of Understanding the Quran
Islam as a Deen offers a comprehensive code of life, and Allah gifted the scripture to His Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) in the form of the remarkable Holy Book, the Quran. The Quran offers a comprehensive solution to humanity in every domain of life, encompassing social, economic, cultural, welfare, military, religious, […]
PMIF25: A Gateway to Prosperity
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in partnership with the Government of Pakistan and strategic collaborators, will host the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) on April 8-9 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. A prominent U.S. delegation, headed by Eric Meyer, is expected to attend. The forum aims to create a […]
US Tariffs and China’s Position
US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs has produced a seismic shift in the international trading and economic system. It seems that neocons of Trump-capitalism have lost all vital economic wisdom putting the international cooperation and community in the line of fire. It imposed 54 percent tariffs on Chinese goods which have no economic and trade […]
The Paradox of Low Inflation
The celebration of historic low inflation in Pakistan-often touted as a sign of fiscal success-masks a much deeper and more alarming issue: the erosion of democratic freedoms. The Shahbaz regime, heralding a 1% inflation rate as an achievement, has successfully managed to pull off what seems to be an economic victory, but the cost has […]
Will Pak Choose Rule of Law over Populism?
There was a time when far-right populist leaders were considered above the law. Their popularity, media control and strong narratives made it nearly impossible to prosecute them, let alone convict them. Any attempt to hold them accountable was often dismissed as politically motivated. But on March 31, 2025, France demonstrated what true democracy looks like. […]