Pakistan started its journey of independence by focusing on education and the education system. The first ever conference in the history of Pakistan was organised on the basis of providing education. All Pakistan Education Conference was organised in November 1947, just three months after the creation of the country. Muhammad Ali Jinnah clearly asked for […]
How will the prevailing economic turmoil effect PTI?
Pakistan is going through one of its worprevailingst economic and governance crises in its 70 years history. Economic indicators are posing a negative trend continuously for some years. The fiscal and current deficit of the country has increased during the last decade. Budget deficit crossed the trillion figure and stands at Rs. 1.48 trillion. According […]
2018 elections need the youth vote
Election 2018 is around the corner. All political parties have presented their manifestos with a slogan to turn around the fortunes of the country. Youth is a top priority for all major political parties, and have been described as the main engine to achieve the goals outlined in their party manifestos. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) […]
Democracy, extremism and identity politics
The World War-II ended with a remarkable invention in the governance system of the world. The world was introduced to the idea of democratic governance on a wider scale. The cold war era predominantly witnessed a contest between the concept of democracy and other forms of governance.Democracy won the contest with a wide margin and […]
Trump is leaving nothing to the imagination in his war against the world
The latest Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)Summit from June 9-10, concluded with the message of hope and promise of working for mutual benefit. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the need to pave the way for constructive engagement and come out of the shell of self-centred approaches. He showed a willingness to lead the way for greater […]
Let’s not leave our politics to the politicians
Politics 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
Health 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?
The 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
The 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 […]