President Zardari’s trip to China is a defining moment in the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and China, as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic ties. This visit is more than a routine diplomatic engagement; in fact, it is an effort to deepen economic cooperation, broaden trade opportunities, and strengthen a partnership that has […]
Beyond Megawatts
It is astonishing that, with an installed capacity of 46,605 MW, industry is facing 2 to 4 hours of load-shedding, while domestic and commercial consumers are enduring 7 to 16 hours of darkness every single day. Can anyone explain the science behind this power management? This is not a rhetorical outburst-it is a fundamental question […]
Sindh’s Transport Transformation
A decade ago, the public transportation system in Sindh, especially in Karachi, faced many difficulties. Most people who used public transportation relied on outdated minibuses. There was little organised public transportation, few modern bus fleets, and many routes were poorly planned or managed. Because of this, thousands of people had to travel every day, which […]
Sindh on the Parliamentary World Stage
Hosting of the Seventh CPA Asia Regional Conference by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh marks a defining moment in Pakistan’s parliamentary history. After a hiatus of fourteen years, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association returned to Karachi not merely as an event, but as a statement of institutional confidence, administrative maturity, and democratic ambition. From idea to […]
Pivot to Asia
World scholars and strategists once confidently predicted that the coming century would belong to the Muslim world. This wasn’t merely an idealistic or religious sentiment but was illustrated by facts. The Muslim world boasted abundant natural resources, a rapidly growing young population, fertile lands, and a legacy of intellectual, cultural, and spiritual richness. They are […]
Revisiting Governor Rule
The situation has been stabilized, and the remaining time shall be devoted to recuperating. It was difficult to make the ultimate decision, but the government and agencies used all available resources to maintain the rule of law. The state-vs-province challenge was one of the most serious mistakes made by those who were instructed to Do […]
Mega Elections and Considerable Threats
Pakistan is slammed in its internal matters considering political campaigns by the parties seeking elections, polarization, and an unstable economy. Meanwhile, taking advantage of contemporary engagements, the external negative forces are knocking into its territory with immense force. Matters of grave concern include Pakistan’s policy towards the Afghan Taliban, and India’s election propaganda (anti-Pakistan) as […]
OIC and the Contemporary World
Pakistan has been playing a responsible role in helping solve problems like extremism, terrorism and Islamophobia. Yet, it seems that Pakistan alone cannot play any extensive role unless it is rendered the support of the whole Muslim ummah. Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan holds the foreign policy in high regard and always talks about […]
Humanitarian Catastrophe
Forty years of war, periodic natural disasters, long-standing poverty, drought, and predominantly the COVID-19 pandemic have left more than 18 million people in Afghanistan in a dire need of humanitarian assistance. The recent escalation in conflict and resulting upheaval has exacerbated needs and further complicated an extremely challenging operational content. Pakistan has a key role […]
Water: A Dire Necessity
Clean water is a basic necessity of life. If we believe that to be true, how can it be possible for every two out of three people in Pakistan to not have access to safe drinking water? It is high time to think about why water is clean enough for some groups but not for […]