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Addressing Pakistan’s internal and external challenges

Nations draw strength from cooperating with neighbouring countries, by promoting trade and integrating economies and pursuing common foreign policy...

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The way ahead

The country is passing through a difficult phase where politics is chaotic and democratic norms are flouted. The economy is heavily reliant on foreign...

17.04.2024 70

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The state of the Muslim world

While the end of the holy month of Ramazan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr is a festive occasion for Muslims, it is also the time to reflect and...

10.04.2024 70

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Pakistan’s standing in the world

There are several determinants that contribute toward the influence, power and image of a country — one with strong democratic traditions, remaining...

03.04.2024 90

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The fate of democracy in Pakistan

The political culture of Pakistan is outdated and has serious consequences for the integrity, economic development and overall progress of the...

20.03.2024 200

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Comprehending a fast-moving world

With politics highly conflictual, economy in deep distress and strategic direction undetermined, the question on everyone’s mind is: what future...

13.03.2024 60

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US-China relations and their impact on Pakistan

https://arab.news/58sp5 The US elections are probably the most consequential political event at the global level. These are watched with great...

12.03.2024 50

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Steering the country towards a better future

The question that is on the mind of many is: will the present coalition government, with PML-N being supported by PPP and four other small parties,...

06.03.2024 40

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Pursuing sound policies for today and tomorrow

T he weak coalition government, with PML-N and PPP as major partners, will have to navigate through multiple challenges. First and foremost,...

28.02.2024 50

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Living up to election promises

T he pessimism that prevailed before the elections among the broad masses that nothing changes in our country and old practices continue seems to have...

14.02.2024 40

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How elections can shape the future

I n the larger interest of the nation, it is necessary that maximum number of people, men and women, who are eligible voters, exercise their right to...

07.02.2024 40

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Elections can be a vehicle for change

I n the few days left before national and provincial elections most of the people are expected to have decided whom they would be voting for. But are...

31.01.2024 70

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Managing foreign relations

T he recent border incursion by Iran and Pakistan’s retaliatory measure understandably raised serious concerns. Subsequent mature handling of the...

24.01.2024 70

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Realistic expectations about the future

T here seems to be little enthusiasm among the people about the national elections although these are less than a month away. It is unfortunate, but...

17.01.2024 40

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How important are the elections?

W ith less than a month left for elections and a firm date of 8 Feb 2024 endorsed by the Supreme Court, certain members of the Senate passed a...

10.01.2024 40

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The way ahead

W ith the dawn of the New Year, while we review the past it is important to conceptualise how in the coming years national effort must be directed to...

03.01.2024 30

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A national pledge for a better future

C ountries progress when it has strong institutions that conform to democratic values and stay within constitutional boundaries serving the interests...

27.12.2023 80

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The year in retrospect and prospective

A s the year comes to a close, it is important to take stock of what we gained and where we lost; which are our weak areas; and whether we have the...

20.12.2023 50

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Viewing Israel-Hamas conflict in a broader context

T he vengeance displayed by Israel against Hamas — which found expression in the form of continuing brutalities and mass murder of the Palestinians,...

13.12.2023 80

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What to expect from elections

W ith elections nearly two and half months away, political activity seems to be gradually picking up. Except for those of PTI, the leaders of main...

06.12.2023 50

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The generational divide

T he recent interesting exchange of dialogue between Mr Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto that received wide publicity was a classic example of how...

29.11.2023 40

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Addressing complex national issues

A s the election time draws nearer, it is important that we take a hard look at the multiple internal and external challenges the country is facing...

22.11.2023 40

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Israel’s brutality and Ummah’s passivity

The audacity and callousness with which the Israeli military continues to murder Palestinian women and children to take revenge against Hamas is...

15.11.2023 40

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Improving prospects for peace and stability

Pakistan’s security challenges are manifold and fairly complex. Some have historical roots, the most significant of which is the animosity between...

08.11.2023 90

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Addressing present challenges

Pakistan’s permanent representative Ambassador Munir Akram’s brilliant exposition of the Palestinian cause at the United Nations was commendable....

01.11.2023 60

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Pakistan needs a different leadership

The world has changed dramatically over the last forty years. The exponential spread of social media and the exposure to television and news about...

25.10.2023 70

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The plight of the Muslim world

I srael’s recent savage and heartless retaliation of Hamas’ thoughtless and revengeful assault on Israel should awaken the conscience of the...

18.10.2023 70

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Elections could contribute to course correction

Quite frequently Jinnah’s vision and rationale for the creation of Pakistan becomes a subject of discussion in Op Ed’s and think tanks. The...

11.10.2023 30

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Political power sharing is not equal to the challenge

In a truly democratic country, the people are supposedly the masters of their destiny. Of course, this is the ideal state, but many democratic...

04.10.2023 40

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Women as equal partners

It would not be an exaggeration to state that the leadership of Pakistan is oblivious to the importance of the role of women in a society. There are...

27.09.2023 100

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The US-China rivalry demands astute foreign policy from Pakistan 

https://arab.news/nc2tt The US is taking several policy measures to thwart the rise of China as an economic, political and strategic power that does...

25.09.2023 200

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Pakistan’s destiny hangs in the balance

The conditions in Pakistan have reached a dangerous tipping point. It is a make-or-break situation. The same old policies that undermine the rule of...

20.09.2023 100

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Dealing effectively with national and global challenges

Recently The Express Tribune front page carried the Indian author and political activist Arundhati Roy’s very candid remarks that US President Joe...

13.09.2023 80

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