Having been geographically away from Pakistan for some time provided me with a unique opportunity to observe the thematic focus of global discussions. I’m struck by the international conversation’s emphasis on pressing issues like economic trends, artificial intelligence’s potential impact, climate change solutions and the rapid pace of technological innovation. In stark contrast, upon my return to Pakistan, the focus is overwhelmingly dominated by a single topic: politics, politics, and more politics.

China has the ‘Party-State System’. The ‘party’ is the Communist Party of China (CCP) and the ‘state’ comprises the administration, parliament and the judiciary. The ‘party’ sets the overall policy direction. The ‘state’, including the administration, parliament and judiciary, implements these policies. The judiciary does not have the power to interpret. China’s........

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