June-July 2024
June-July 2024 M. Usman Butt June 16: The federal government imposed a mandatory requirement for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, to be registered under the new “Civil…
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14 October 2024
Pakistanis in the House of Commons
Pakistanis in the House of Commons A list of Pakistan/Kashmir-origin MPS in the new UK parliament Magazine Desk The ethnic Pakistani and Kashmiri politicians continued their winning streak in the…
12 October 2024
The Choshu Five
The Choshu Five Ahmad Nauman On June 27, 1863, five young noblemen from feudal Japan set sail from Yokohama for Britain to study at the University of London. These five…
12 October 2024
Indebted to China
Indebted to China 15 Countries that owe the most debt to China Ayeza Fatima In a bid to boost its economic growth, China has been lending to countries all over…
12 October 2024
The High Seas Treaty
The High Seas Treaty Osman Khan June last year, 193 Member States of the United Nations adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement that aims to protect the world's…
11 October 2024
Land Degradation and Restoration
Land Degradation and Restoration Dr. Shahzad Wasif On June 5, 2024, the annual World Environment Day was celebrated, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosting the event. The focus of…
11 October 2024
From Plassey to Pakistan
From Plassey to Pakistan Prof. Sharif al-Mujahid In modern Indian history, Plassey (1757) started a trend that culminated a hundred years later in the complete supremacy of the British over…
11 October 2024
Ulema and the Pakistan Movement
Ulema and the Pakistan Movement Remembering the contributions of religious class towards independence Iftikhar Chandio The role of Ulema in the Pakistan Movement was significant and multifaceted and is worth…
9 October 2024
Approaches to the study of Public Administration
Approaches to the Study of Public Administration Dr. Zahra Naheed Public administration is a field of study that demystifies the mechanics of government and makes it accessible, as with its…
8 October 2024
Too Much Democracy is Detrimental to Development
Too Much Democracy is Detrimental to Development Taha Husnain Shah There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide. – John Adams Even though modern humans first emerged on…
8 October 2024
Why Learn about AI?
Why Learn about AI? Madiha Kahlown Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of modern life. This path-breaking technological advancement is increasingly influencing everything around us; from the way we…
8 October 2024
The Politics of Memory and Historical Revisionism
The Politics of Memory and Historical Revisionism Amna Hashmi Historical revisionism, the process of re-examining and re-interpreting established historical narratives based on new evidence, methodologies or theoretical perspectives, fosters a…
8 October 2024
Pakistan’s Youth Bulge
Pakistan's Youth Bulge Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair Youth play a pivotal role in the socio-economic development of Pakistan, as they constitute a significant portion of the population and represent the…
8 October 2024
Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector
Pakistan's Agriculture Sector Challenges and the way forward Shayan Qureshi Pakistan's agriculture sector, a cornerstone of the national economy, has long been a vital source of livelihood for millions. With…
8 October 2024
Heirs to Power
Heirs to Power Dynastic politics and women Iqra Riaz Ud Din Political dynasties have been a long-standing ubiquitous phenomenon in democracies around the world, especially in the South Asian region…
8 October 2024
Confabulating with Rafaqat Ali Liaquat
Confabulating with Rafaqat Ali Liaquat Assistant Secretary/ Assistant Controller BISE Rawalpindi JWT Edit. Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Rafaqat Ali Liaquat (RAL): I…
5 October 2024
In Conversation with Sanaullah Khan
In Conversation with Sanaullah Khan 6th in Punjab: PMS 2022-23 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background. Sanaullah Khan (SK):…
5 October 2024
In Conversation with Sana Ijaz (PAS) 5th in Pakistan CSS 2023-24
In Conversation with Sana Ijaz (PAS) 5th in Pakistan CSS 2023-24 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Sana Ijaz…
1 October 2024
Our Role Models Crisis
Our Role Models Crisis Who should the youngsters look up to as their role models? Tayyab Hussain Gadhi In today's society, it is crucial for young people to have positive…
1 October 2024
Gender -Based Violence
Gender -Based Violence The collapse of society Zakir ullah The widespread abuse and exploitation of women are not confined to a particular area or a region or a country; they…
30 September 2024
Power Resources
Power Resources To what extent can Pakistan make use of its renewables and non-renewables? Nabita Qasim Pakistan is a country blessed with a diverse array of natural landscapes. Yet, beyond…
30 September 2024
AI & Pakistan’s Flawed Justice System
AI & Pakistan's Flawed Justice System Zahid Karim Undoubtedly, the judicial system of Pakistan is beset with formidable problems of diverse nature, which have impeded the way of the country…
21 September 2024
Understanding Pakistan’s Development
Understanding Pakistan's Development Challenges… through the lens of “Why Nations Fail” Zainab Shafqat Malik "Why Nations Fail" by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson provides unique insights into the elements…
21 September 2024
Notified Espionage?
Notified Espionage? Welcome to an Orwellian State Abdul Samee Sohoo The Government of Pakistan has handed the country's premier intelligence and security agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), keys to a…
21 September 2024
Pakistan’s Political Quagmire
Pakistan's Political Quagmire A legacy of entrenched elites Hannan Baloch The chronically unstable, oligarchic political order in Pakistan has always impeded the evolution of modern governance. Patronage-based politics practiced by…
21 September 2024
Energy Trade and Investment
Energy Trade and Investment Building Bridges between Pakistan and Central Asia Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq Central Asian states refer to the five countries located in the central region of the…
21 September 2024
Pakistan-Iran Relations
Pakistan-Iran Relations Charting the way forward Mariam Ghaffar Foreign policy plays an important role in shaping international relations and fostering cooperation to combat mutual challenges. For any country, having a…
20 September 2024
US Interference in Pakistan
US Interference in Pakistan Analysing the Resolution 901 Syed Kamran Naqvi Recently, the United States House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favour of an impartial investigation into claims of election…
19 September 2024
Pakistan Needs Bio Fuels
Pakistan Needs Bio Fuels The way to achieve energy security Shahzad Malik Energy is inarguably one of the most important inputs for economic growth that can sustain industrial and commercial…
19 September 2024
Five-year Plans in Pakistan
Five-year Plans in Pakistan Bilal Hassan An Overview The Government of Pakistan recently embarked on crafting a detailed five-year strategy aimed at rejuvenating key economic sectors. Aimed at transforming the…
19 September 2024
War on Palestine
War on Palestine Western leaders are destroying humanity Mahboob Khawaja PhD Is NATO celebrating its 75th year of existence or is it averting its failure to meet new challenges to…
18 September 2024
Police Investigations and the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Case
Police Investigations and the Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Case Kamran Adil The opinion of the Supreme Court on the constitutional reference sent by the President of Pakistan has been rendered (PLD…
18 September 2024
UN Principles for Fighting Online Disinformation
UN Principles for Fighting Online Disinformation Ayesha Gill During the recent decades, rapid technical transformations have completely upended the ways people interact, communicate and access information. This rapid advancement of…
18 September 2024
Srebrenica and Gaza
Srebrenica and Gaza A tale of two genocides Attia Farooqi On 11th July, the United Nations commemorated the Srebrenica Genocide of 1995 with official statements and speeches by dignitaries, memorial…
18 September 2024
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation A growing threat to US hegemony Aftab H. Wahla Most of us have never known a world where the United States was not the pre-eminent power. This…
18 September 2024
Russia-North Korea Defence Deal
Russia-North Korea Defence Deal Only interests are eternal and perpetual in international relations Shafqat Javed Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent high-profile visit to North Korea culminated in a landmark pact…
18 September 2024
Russia and the European Security Order
Russia and the European Security Order Saad Ahmed “Russia is never as strong as she looks; Russia is never as weak as she looks.” — Winston Churchill. In international relations,…
14 September 2024
BRICS Plus
BRICS Plus Opportunities for emerging economies S. malik today's multipolar world order, geo-economics has taken precedence over geopolitics in the policy formulation processes of many nations and emerging economies, too,…
14 September 2024
Lessons from Four Elections
Lessons from Four Elections More Challenges to democracy ahead Ali Riaz In the year of elections, four recent elections have sent some messages which deserve our attention, particularly considering that…
14 September 2024