Let’s not leave our politics to the politicians on June 16, 2018Politics in Pakistan has never been an easy task. It is a fight for the throne between multiple actors, who are engaged in defining the political culture of the country. Every actor remains focused on tilting the system in their favour by any means possible. Two instruments that are often used to manipulate the system […]
Dying slowly — why health reforms are the need of the hour on June 13, 2018Health is the key indicator of an efficient and productive human capital. It has been a well-documented fact that healthy human capital is essential to achieve and sustain economic growth and development. It is also fundamental to target poverty and introduce income equality on a durable basis. A multidimensional poverty index has put the spotlight […]
Will the 2018 Elections be decided on social media? on June 8, 2018The continuity of democracy, against all odds, is a good omen for the flourishing democratic system in Pakistan. Successive governments have completed their allocated terms. Now, the stage is set for a third consecutive election without any interferences. A new wave of optimism is in the air and people are envisioning the dawn of a […]
US withdrawal from JCPOA: intensification of economic war on June 3, 2018The US’ withdrawal from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with the commitment to reintroduce economic sanctions indicates President Trump’s plan to tighten the noose around Iran like North Korea. He believes that North Korea has crumbled to the US sanctions and ultimately joined the negotiations. Evidence suggests that the US is miscalculating the situation […]