SNC – is it a course correction? By: Freeha Salman on July 1, 2021The PTI government is all set to launch the Single National Curriculum (SNC) in the public and private educational institutions as well as madrassas (seminaries) across the country. Whether the project comes to fruition or makes matters worse remains to be seen. Apparently the aim of this lofty initiative, as professed is that all children […]
Safar-e-Hifazat By: Zubda Zia on June 30, 2021 Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach assesses the wellbeing of an individual. Sen advocates that no country can develop in the truest sense of the word unless it enhances the capabilities of its individuals. The three broad tenets of this approach include freedom from servitude, hunger and low self-esteem. I would like to start with […]
Increasing drugs culture in Pakistan By: Yasmeen Aftab Ali on June 28, 2021Over years, drug use in the younger generation has spiked up drastically in Pakistan. Hash, Dirty Hash, weed (different types of Marijuana) Ecstasy, Crystal, Cocaine, Ice…… are now available more easily and to a younger market. Oxygen is another relatively new addiction. It is a subject people will not want to discuss, to accept their […]
The Covid19 Pandemic: A great chance to examine the Education System in Pakistan By: Robia Shaheen on June 28, 2021In terms of our children’s lives, the past year has been a huge turning point. When I hear parents talk about their problems and issues, I wonder whether they comprehend how their child, particularly a teenager, is dealing with them. Because the child’s emotional compass is still developing, and the difference is astounding. The life […]
What does India want to do in Kashmir? By: Behzad Taimur on June 27, 2021Kashmir has once again been in the news. On June 23rd, last week, Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, held a “surprise” meeting with 14 political leaders from Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IOJK). This meeting has come to be seen as a “breaking of ice” moment following the illegal actions of the Modi government […]
FATF & collective failure By: Dr Ikramul Haq on June 27, 2021It is shocking that only two political parties filed income tax returns for tax year 2020 out of 27 registered with FBR and 127 with Election Commission of Pakistan despite section 114(1)(ac) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 makes it mandatory. How can we expect rule of law in Pakistan, when 125 political parties are […]
Indian All-Party Conference: A New Game of Deception By: Aasma Wadud on June 26, 2021As the region is passing through the challenging phases with US troops leaving Afghanistan without any substantial efforts to implement and ensure sustainable peace in the country, Narendra Modi chaired an all-party conference on 24th June 2021. The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), also known as Gupkar Alliance, decided to participate in the meeting. […]
Pakistan and FATF grey list By: Hamna Ghias Sheikh on June 25, 2021Ever since the time Pakistan had been placed on the FATF grey list, the struggling journey of the country to get out of the grey list hasn’t ended yet. This year country was expecting its name to be removed from the FATF grey list. FATF grey list comprises all those countries which FATF believes need […]
Pakistan-China Duo – Beyond the Karakoram for Connectivity By: Anas Mallick on June 24, 2021On the eve of August 7, 2019, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Xi came out till the parking Porsche and saw his counterpart, the Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi out with the words, “Brother, be assured, We will take your problems as ours and will do whatever we can to effectively highlight your concerns” – […]
Pakistan: Crucial FATF hearing By: Abdul Rauf Shakoori Dr Ikram ul Haq & Huzaima Bukhari on June 23, 2021The last meeting of the FATF in February 2021 concluded on a mix note for Pakistan. FATF acknowledged significant progress made by Pakistan on the entire action plan where Pakistan successfully made progress across all action plan items and largely addressed 24 of the 27 action items. However, on the flip side it explicitly stated […]