In a world where economic narratives often veer towards the negative, Pakistan is carving out a distinctly positive trajectory. Recent endorsements by international institutions, particularly from Martin Raiser, the World Bank Vice President for South Asia, highlight an optimistic vision: Pakistan’s economy is poised to reach a staggering $1 trillion by 2035, predicated on the […]
Hollow Propaganda
The Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP) is a dangerous group that grew as an offshoot of the more well-known ISIS. The sinister outfit, though internationally recognised as emanating from within Afghanistan, poses a threat that goes beyond the home country’s limits. Repeated, colourful and borderline delusional attempts to involve Pakistan in the story reaffirm that there’s […]
Prioritising National Security
The recent ban on the Pakhtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) has generated debate and controversy within Pakistan. Some argue that it infringes upon freedom of speech and expression, while others see it as a necessary step to ensure national security. To pop the bubble of those who continue to smear mud on Pakistan as a consequence […]
Remembering Syed Geelani
Early in this week, the Kashmiri diaspora scattered across the world and its allies remembered the gigantic presence of Syed Ali Geelani, the aftereffects of whose absence continues to be felt three years after he breathed his last in a house, which continued to be his prison cell for many, many years. Syed Ali Geelani, […]
Maryam Nawaz and Lasting Progress
It takes exemplary courage to defy the odds and keep working on one’s resolve, bit by bit. No matter what her critics may say, Maryam Nawaz has managed to remain in the spotlight due to her groundbreaking reforms in Punjab. From power subsidies to interest-free housing schemes, she has been actively working towards improving the […]
Reality Check
It is often incredibly easy to pin the blame of one’s own mistakes on others and expect neighbouring hawks to do the rest. What is brewing in South Asia these days in the wake of a widespread student protest is just that: unfounded allegations, a splash of inflammatory rhetoric and the usual buzzwords. Before others […]
Youm-e-Istehsaal
As the date for Youm-e-Istehsaal approaches, it is essential to highlight the significance of this day and the atrocities committed by Indian forces in Kashmir. Every year, Pakistan observes August 5 as a reaction to the Revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. On this day in 2019, the Indian government under Narendra […]