Economy and climate change on October 31, 2018Economic development and wellbeing is an ultimate human right. Everyone desires a life with a good economic status, a peaceful and free of fear environment. Countries strive to provide better economic and welfare opportunities for their people. Therefore, every country is out to get a decent economic growth rate and ensure a trickle down impact […]
China’s emerging role of mediator in Afghanistan on October 21, 2018Recent years witnessed the ever-increasing role of china across various sectors like economy, military and environment etc. China is on way to transfer the world economy by using the leverage of size of its economy. President Xi’s concept of shared prosperity is taking ground and spreading, even in the realm of existing liberal world order. […]
IMF package can we act differently on October 18, 2018Last few days were consumed by a debate on the financial crises of Pakistan. Exchange rate which was artificially managed during the last regime went out of control. Stock exchange market took plummeted. The depreciation in rupee introduced a sharp increase in inflation. Moreover, purchasing power is declining and creating serious problems for the middle […]
Global power dynamics and Pakistan’s foreign policy on September 26, 2018The security and diplomatic dynamics of the region have pressurised Pakistan to realign and redefine its security and diplomatic position. However, the most difficult task Pakistan is facing is to maintain a balanced foreign policy. Pakistan is struggling hard to ensure functional relations with the West and the emerging Asian powers. As economic turmoil is […]
CPEC, Madaris and the uneducated youth on September 20, 2018Pakistan is home to one of the largest youth bulge in the world. Statistics show that almost 31.36 percent population fall in the category between the 0-14 years age group, and 21.14 percent are between the ages of 15-24 years. It represents almost 55 percent of the population. Despite being blessed with this youth capital, […]
A history of educational reforms, and why the PTI should focus on this sector on September 13, 2018Pakistan 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? on August 4, 2018Pakistan 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 on July 22, 2018Election 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 on July 2, 2018The 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 on June 21, 2018The 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 […]