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Talat MasoodThe Express Tribune |
Nations draw strength from cooperating with neighbouring countries, by promoting trade and integrating economies and pursuing common foreign policy...
The country is passing through a difficult phase where politics is chaotic and democratic norms are flouted. The economy is heavily reliant on foreign...
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...
There are several determinants that contribute toward the influence, power and image of a country — one with strong democratic traditions, remaining...
The political culture of Pakistan is outdated and has serious consequences for the integrity, economic development and overall progress of the...
With politics highly conflictual, economy in deep distress and strategic direction undetermined, the question on everyone’s mind is: what future...
https://arab.news/58sp5 The US elections are probably the most consequential political event at the global level. These are watched with great...
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,...
T he weak coalition government, with PML-N and PPP as major partners, will have to navigate through multiple challenges. First and foremost,...
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...
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...
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...
T he recent border incursion by Iran and Pakistan’s retaliatory measure understandably raised serious concerns. Subsequent mature handling of the...
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...
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...
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...
C ountries progress when it has strong institutions that conform to democratic values and stay within constitutional boundaries serving the interests...
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...
T he vengeance displayed by Israel against Hamas — which found expression in the form of continuing brutalities and mass murder of the Palestinians,...
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...
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...
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...
The audacity and callousness with which the Israeli military continues to murder Palestinian women and children to take revenge against Hamas is...
Pakistan’s security challenges are manifold and fairly complex. Some have historical roots, the most significant of which is the animosity between...
Pakistan’s permanent representative Ambassador Munir Akram’s brilliant exposition of the Palestinian cause at the United Nations was commendable....
The world has changed dramatically over the last forty years. The exponential spread of social media and the exposure to television and news about...
I srael’s recent savage and heartless retaliation of Hamas’ thoughtless and revengeful assault on Israel should awaken the conscience of the...
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...
In a truly democratic country, the people are supposedly the masters of their destiny. Of course, this is the ideal state, but many democratic...
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...
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...
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...
Recently The Express Tribune front page carried the Indian author and political activist Arundhati Roy’s very candid remarks that US President Joe...