World in Focus
World in Focus Jan-Feb 2025 M. Usman Butt Jan. 16: High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Ambassador Muhammad Saleem presented his Letters of Credence to Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of…
World in Focus Jan-Feb 2025 M. Usman Butt Jan. 16: High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada Ambassador Muhammad Saleem presented his Letters of Credence to Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of…
The Environment-Poverty Nexus Exploring the intricate link between economic inequality, unsustainable resource use and ecological degradation Usman Janjua Human, ecological and climate systems are deeply connected. Our jobs, health and…
Trump 2.0 and Afghanistan A glimmer of hope or a damp squib? Faridullah On January 20, Donald J. Trump entered the Oval Office for the second time, now as the…
An Interview with Emran Kamal Cybersecurity Specialist and Founder and CEO of SECISYS Interviewed by: Muhammad Karim Ahmed Introduction Emran Kamal is an information security professional and a cybersecurity consultant.…
Confabulating with Rameez Tariq Excise Inspector (Gujrat Division) — Topper JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Rameez Tariq (RT): I have done…
In Conversation with Muhammad Kashif Rasheed 21st in Punjab PMS 2022-23 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background. Muhammad Kashif…
The Silent Autocracies Leaders are running successful autocratic regimes under the guise of democracy Muneeb Butt The 19th and 20th centuries were undoubtedly the era of strongmen, marked by masses…
The Science of Overthinking Ayesha Khalid Have you ever replayed a conversation in your mind a thousand times if you said or did a wrong thing? Do you find it…
The Lahore Resolution Context and significance Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair The Lahore Resolution of 1940 stands as a defining moment in the history of the Indian subcontinent, laying the foundation…
Speed Reading Techniques Asim Jasra Speed reading is essential for candidates preparing for competitive examinations in Pakistan, such as CSS and PMS, where vast syllabi and multiple subjects must be…
Will Multilateralism Survive? The path-breaking idea has run out of steam M. Bilal Butt In the third decade of the 21st century, we find ourselves at a pivotal geopolitical moment…
Social Stereotypes rather than Economic Factors are Barriers to Female Education Asim Raza 1. Introduction 2. Defining Stereotypes · Definition · General concept 3. Some Social Stereotypes that Create Hindrance…
A vision for transforming Pakistan Railways A futuristic transformation vision Mian Majid Ali Afzal I have always believed that a strong, progressive nation depends on a strong railway system. Our…
Women Empowerment in the 21st Century A catalyst for national progress Zakir Ullah Women empowerment in the 21st century is far more than just a contemporary ideal; it's a fundamental…
Thy Name's A Brand Usman Ahmad Today, brand names such as Disney, Chanel, Ferrari, Gucci and Adidas are recognized globally. But the stories of the entrepreneurs who gave their names…
What Pakistan Needs? Intellect or fame? Dr. Bakhtawar Ehsan Our society suffers from excitement; therefore, it needs boredom. Excitement precipitates slackness and makes people fond of staying aimlessly in their…
Court Packing A threat to judicial independence Abdul Rasool Syed Given the latest developments in Pakistan's judicial domain, it seems the judiciary is again under attack. Efforts to curtail its…
Pakistan Navy Opening New Vistas in National Maritime Frontier Muhammad Azam Khan This article is an attempt to educate the new generation in Pakistan on the abiding contributions made by…
Investing in Pakistan Bio Economy The Strategic Role of Biorefineries Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq In today's modern world, where environmental degradation has emerged as the most daunting challenge for almost…
Reorienting Economic Diplomacy Pakistan's foreign policy should prioritize economic agenda Aliza Shahid Globalization has led to an increased focus of countries on economics and trade, leading to a big shift…
Tax Policy to Enhance the Size of Formal Economy Bilal Hassan Despite being the 43rd largest economy globally in terms of GDP, a significant portion of Pakistan's economy remains undocumented…
Amendments to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Act, 2017 Kamran Adil Contextual Background Pakistan's national security is essentially being defined by its internal security. There is no official indigenous metric to…
Power without Pollution The Case for Cleaner Energy Ayeza Fatima Energy, especially electricity, has been critical to human progress over the last few centuries. But while it brings us massive…
Russia-Iran Strategic Partnership Examining the deepening ties between the two heavily sanctioned nations Madiha Kahlown The increasing alignment between Russia and Iran is a significant development in global geopolitics. Both…
The Rise of Authoritarianism Democratic nations at a crossroads Shehzad Ahmed Brohi Since the beginning of the 21st century, a great number of democratic countries have become authoritarian ones. The…
Shifting Sands in South Asia Regional Realignments yield diplomatic surprises Dr. M. Usmani During the past few months, South Asia's geopolitical landscape has undergone profound changes. The region is in…
Project 2025 Muhammad Sheraz The US Senate has approved Project 2025 architect Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which he had led at the tail…
Trade Corridor Wars A geo-economic competition shaping global dynamics Syed Kamran Naqvi The ongoing geopolitical changes and economic necessities in the contemporary world have led to the rise of strategic…
Arab Leaders Betrayed the People … and America-Israel Won Chaos and Insanity Dr Mahboob A Khawaja Leaders who could not lead Naive egoism and favourite perversion unleash a new window…