Ticking population bomb must be defused on August 24, 2020Pakistan’s galloping population must be a cause of serious concern for decision makers with the nation emerging as one with the highest population growth in South Asia. Successive governments in the past 30years have mounted efforts to arrest the run-away population growth so one hears quite often the slogan “small family, prosperous household.” However, this […]
The silent cultural revolution is taking place in rural Pakistan to the chagrin of the old generation on July 28, 2020Culture never remains static. It keeps on changing, but the way it is happening in rural Pakistan is mind-boggling. The older generation, helplessly watching it unfold, says the onslaught of technology is too powerful to resist. It is impossible not to notice new cultural trends when you step out of your vehicle in Namal Valley, […]
Battling resurgence of COVID-19 at Eidul Aza is a daunting challenge on July 12, 2020After battling with the deadly COVID-19 for four months, Pakistan was able to quickly reign in the spreading pandemic as the number of cases started declining in July as compared to June. But the question looming large over the country is whether this trend will not be reversed as another surge is in the offing […]