Gen Z
Gen Z … and the Illusion of Intellectual Independence Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z makes up a massive portion of Pakistan's population, with estimates suggesting they are around…
Basant’s Return
Basant's Return A Cultural Revival in 2026 Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair For decades, the iconic festival of Basant, which heralded the coming of spring and saw the skies over Punjab's…
Use of Force in International Law
Use of Force in International Law A look at India's actions against Pakistan Anum Abdullah Few principles of international law are as clear in theory and as contested in practice…
Multilateralism is not Dead Yet
Multilateralism is not Dead Yet The world order is in a state of flux Osman Khan In the wake of a few critical intersecting global issues, such as Trump's actions…
Disaster Management in the Age of Climate Change
Disaster Management in the Age of Climate Change A governance challenge for developing states Munazza Khan We are living in an age where disaster management has become an imperative rather…
The Siliguri Corridor
The Siliguri Corridor The Achilles' heel of India M. Bilal Butt Amid its ongoing tensions with Dhaka and Bangladesh's warming ties with Pakistan, as well as the reports of a…
End of Privacy as a Social Norm
End of Privacy as a Social Norm Privacy is dead, long live privacy! Ayesha Gill In 2010, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg claimed that privacy was no longer a "social norm";…
America’s Deadliest Weapon Democracy
America's Deadliest Weapon Democracy Zain ul Abdin Jessar For too long, democracy has been a tool of US hegemony. While claiming to safeguard and protect "democracy," the successive US administrations…
Philanthropy in the Light of Islam
Philanthropy in the Light of Islam Generosity is an essential part of a Muslim's conduct Dr. Zahra Naheed The foundation of human society rests upon mutual love, sacrifice and welfare,…
Excellence of Ramadan Fasting
Excellence of Ramadan Fasting Dr. Akmal Naqshbandi Fasting, or sawm, is one of the most important obligations in Islam. Every adult Muslim, provided that he or she is in full…
Islam vs. the West
Islam vs. the West Shahrukh Niazi The relationship between Islamic and Western civilizations has often been interpreted through conflict-centered narratives, particularly the theory of the “clash of civilizations”. Such interpretations,…
15 Aussie Approaches to Life, Work and Learning
15 Aussie Approaches to Life, Work and Learning Key takeaways from my stay in Australia M. Asim Jasra Spending time in Australia as an international student from Pakistan was not…
Rethinking Global Governance
Rethinking Global Governance The world should reflect what it is, not what it was Usman Janjua The world has entered the year 2026 at a time when the global order…
Confabulating with Aakash Ahmad
Confabulating with Aakash Ahmad Inspector Customs / Intelligence Officer Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Magazine Desk Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Aakash Ahmad (AA):…
In Conversation with Fatima Akbar
In Conversation with Fatima Akbar 3rd in Punjab; PMS 2024-25 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background. Fatima Akbar (FA):…
In Conversation with Fatima Ayub (PAS)
In Conversation with Fatima Ayub (PAS) 6th in Pakistan; CSS 2024-25 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Fatima Ayub…
Youth Unemployment in Pakistan
Youth Unemployment in Pakistan Piles of degrees can't end Pakistan's skill deficit plague Dr. Sidra Muqeet The world's greatest untapped resource is not oil, data or capital; it's the energy…
Household Integrated Economic Survey
Household Integrated Economic Survey The cost of living crisis is aggravating Muhammad Sheraz On January 01, the government unveiled the first-ever fully digital Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2024–25, a…
Sociocultural Empowerment of Women
Sociocultural Empowerment of Women A look at some initiatives in Pakistan Farkhanda Mazhar Initiatives for women's empowerment in Pakistan have grown significantly recently, with the goal of fostering an atmosphere…
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Climate-Resilient Agriculture An imperative for a food-secure future Shafaqat Javed Pakistan's agricultural sector is at a turning point. Erratic weather patterns, prolonged droughts and pest outbreaks have disrupted crop cycles…
Pakistan and the Global Minerals Race
Pakistan and the Global Minerals Race Amidst rising global demand for critical resources, Pakistan faces a defining choice Dr. Muhammad Ahmad In recent years, the global race for critical minerals…
Policing Traffic Crimes in Pakistan
Policing Traffic Crimes in Pakistan Kamran Adil The relationship of law and crime makes an interesting study. Criminologists focus on criminal behaviours of criminals in their studies, while the lawyers…
The Rise of New Financial Institutions
The Rise of New Financial Institutions Challenging the established monopoly in global finance Tayyab Hussain Gadhi The global financial and monetary system is at a crossroads. Newer international financial institutions…
AI Human Intelligence
AI Human Intelligence Iqra Riaz Ud Din In the modern world, artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving and deeply impacting every aspect of life. We can observe its presence everywhere, from…
India’s Dulhasti Stage-II Project
India's Dulhasti Stage-II Project Weaponization of water is a silent yet potentially lethal threat to Pakistan Madiha Kahlown In clear violation of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the Indian…
New American Expansionism
New American Expansionism Manifest Destiny 2.0? Aftab Wahla With each passing day, it is becoming increasingly clear that the rules-based liberal world order is in its terminal stage. All foundations…
Vision for a Safer World
Vision for a Safer World How to effect a transformative global change Dr. Sidra Muqeet One of the defining dilemmas of the first quarter of the twenty-first century is that…
The Real Cost of Global Conflicts
The Real Cost of Global Conflicts Dr. M. Usmani The world is at an inflection point, as the number of state-based conflicts is the highest since World War II. And,…
Venezuela and Trump
Venezuela and Trump Mariam Ghaffar On New Year's Eve, when asked about his resolutions, a very passionate Trump said, “Peace on Earth.” Just three days later, he invaded Caracas, the…
Multipolar World Bipolar Hues
Multipolar World Bipolar Hues The world order is in a state of flux Syed Kamran Naqvi In the wake of a few critical intersecting global issues, such as Trump's actions…
US Raid on Venezuela
US Raid on Venezuela Exploring the actual reasons behind the audacious move Osama Rizvi The U.S. military operation on January 3, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas…
