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Why Pakistan's SDG Commitments Are Falling Short Magazine Desk Pakistan's development journey has long been shaped by cycles of ambition, resilience and recurring setbacks. From the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)…
National Disparities in Development District Vulnerability Index presents a grim picture Dr. Zahra Naheed There are no two opinions that development in Pakistan has traditionally remained lopsided, which is evident…
New Command Structure of Pakistan's Armed Forces Pakistan is prepared for future conflict with unity, speed and strategic clarity Ayeza Fatima With the enactment of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, Pakistan's…
Labour Trends in Pakistan M. Sheraz The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024-25 which offers an unsettling portrait of the country's economic trajectory.…
National Industrial Policy 2025-30 Features and expected outcomes Mariam Ghaffar In November 2025, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, unveiled Pakistan's new “blueprint for…
Reforming Pakistan's Tax System for Economic Revival Dr. M. Usmani The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently reported that around 5. 9 million income tax returns have been filed for…
IMF's 11 Conditions for Pakistan Magazine Desk While approving the release of a tranche of about $1.2 billion after the successful second review of the Extended Arrangement under the Extended…
Digital Invoicing in Pakistan Bilal Hassan In Pakistan, federal tax receipts from income tax, sales tax, federal excise and customs duties were approximately PKR11.735 trillion (around $76.6 billion) during the…
Transforming Pakistan's SOEs Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) play a pivotal role in economic development, infrastructure growth, public service delivery and national competitiveness of a country. But, in Pakistan,…
Pakistan's Deteriorating Soil Health Madiha Kahlown Climate change is accelerating the degradation of Pakistan's soil health, posing serious threats to the country's food security, agricultural productivity and urban sustainability. Adding…
Food Security in Pakistan Amidst a shrinking food plate, we need a more diversified, resilient food system Aftab Wahla Over the past few decades, the concept of security has undergone…
The New Age of European Rearmament Navigating Russian threats and American abandonment Shehzad Ahmed Brohi The clouds of uncertainty are hovering over Europe, as the continent faces a grave challenge…
The Sevilla Forum on Debt Tackling the entrenched debt crisis in developing countries Dr. Sidra Muqeet During the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16), which took place in…
The G20 Johannesburg Summit Zain ul Abdin Jessar “We meet against the backdrop of rising geopolitical and geo-economic competition and instability, heightened conflicts and wars, deepening inequality, increasing global economic…
International Stabilization Force Will it guarantee a lasting ceasefire? Osman Khan The Trump administration's blueprint to secure and govern Gaza won strong approval at the United Nations on November 17,…
US National Security Strategy 2025 A shift towards economic nationalism and selective multilateralism Syed Kamran Naqvi On December 4, 2025, the Trump administration published its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS),…
From Palestine State to Palestine Question Unpacking the international soft law Kamran Adil Introduction With geopolitics in flux, declining multilateralism and a doubtful West-led international legal order, the United Nations…
World in Focus Oct-Nov 25 M. Usman Butt Oct. 16: Asma Jahangir Group's Harun-ur-Rashid was elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). Oct. 16: The Balochistan provincial cabinet…
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Usman Ahmad A haunting photograph of a rare hyena wandering through an abandoned mining town has claimed the top prize at the 61st Wildlife…
CPEC Phase-II A Shot in the arm for Pakistan Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair During the recently concluded 14th Joint Cooperation Committee meeting on CPEC in Beijing, Pakistan and China formally…
Economic Fallout of Pak-Afghan War How both economies are getting hammered Faridullah In early October 2025, the Pakistani and Afghan forces got tangled in border skirmishes along the volatile Durand…
Infrastructure to Industrialization Will Pakistan tap the economic potential of CPEC? Munazza Khan At its launch back in 2015, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project was supposed to redefine economic…
From Aid to Trade Aftab Wahla Over the last six months, Pakistan has achieved miraculous diplomatic accomplishments that are almost “Kissingerian” in proportion. A stunning reset with the United States,…
Re-imagining Development in Pakistan Need For a Plausible roadmap M.Billa Butt The issue of development has increasingly become a shared concern due to a number of factors, such as trade…
Explaining the Gold Rush Ayesha Gill Gold is the world's most alluring metal, and it has captivated humankind for millennia. From ancient civilizations that adorned themselves with golden treasures to…
Confabulating with Khaliq Naeem Marth Assistant Director Probation and Parole Punjab Home Department JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Khaliq Naeem Marth…
In Conversation with Safi Ullah Tariq Dogar 1st in Punjab; PMS 2023-24 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background. Safi…
In Conversation with Momna Azhar (PAS) 3rd in Pakistan; CSS 2024-25 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Momna Azhar…
The Repeating Cycle of Imperial From Rome to Britain-Is America The Next? Sajjad Ali Mugheri Throughout the global financial history, there has been a tendency for one currency standard to…
India's Fake News Factory Indian news anchors are disciples of Goebbels Safia Malik Deception through fake news, propaganda and disinformation was widely practised by Indian media after the Pahalgam incident…
Islam and Classist Divisions Atta-ur-Rehman Khilji Islamic teachings proscribe discrimination against human beings on the basis of caste, creed, race, language, ethnicity, complexion and nationality. Islam is against classist societies…
The Justice System of Islam Shahrukh Niazi Islam is a complete code of life. It builds both the individual and collective life of a person upon the principles of moderation,…
Plutocracy vs Meritocracy Revisiting the truth about wealth, access and the exploitation of struggles Dr. Qudsia Ghani Modern society often views wealth and poverty through distorted lenses—one demonizing privilege, the…
Climb the Ladder of Financial Literacy Key lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad Muhammad Asim Jasra There are certain skills and abilities that everyone needs to learn, yet it is…
Starlink in Pakistan Usman Janjua As the world is experiencing the greatest technological revolution in the history of mankind, a silent but fierce struggle is underway, not only on the…
Pak-Saudi Ties ... amid changing geopolitical shifts and domestic realities Zakir Ullah At Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on 17 September 2025, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime…
Boosting Tax Collection ...through taxpayers' facilitation Bilal Hassan The number of tax return filers for tax year 2025 has increased significantly, and so have the tax payments with tax returns,…
Pakistan's Endless Battle Understanding Terrorism and Militancy G. Akhbar Palijo Although Pakistan has been facing a multitude of problems, terrorism and militancy are two of the most pressing issues that…
Bridging Pakistan's Social and Political Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti In an era characterized by youth-led movements, digital activity and calls for justice, societies are changing more quickly than their political…
Civil Society and Good Governance How CSOs can help transform Pakistan into a developed state Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi In today's Pakistan, there is an acute crisis of governance, as the…
Pakistan's Inefficient Use of Water M. Sheraz Pakistan's water crisis is aggravating day by day. The country is rapidly moving from being classified as water “stressed” to water “scarce”—and with…
The 27th Amendment Strengthening the hybrid model of governance Minahil Sheikh The 27th Constitutional Amendment, having far-reaching implications for judicial system, democratic process and top-ranking appointments in the three defence…
Sudan The world's largest humanitarian Crisis Dr. Sidra Muqeet Sudan is facing one of the most challenging periods in its modern history as the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed…
Return of the Nuclear Shadow Treaties crumble and new weapons emerge A. Khalique Bangwar Some eighty years ago, humanity crossed a threshold it could never step back from. In July…
Taliban and International Law Osman Khan On October 21, the Indian government restored the status of its Technical Mission in Kabul to that of the Embassy of India in Afghanistan…
Trump's Asia Tour The Art of Deal Making for Minerals Dr. Zahra Naheed US presidential trips abroad have traditionally been an opportunity to display the power of the American nation…
Deconstructing the US-India Defence Deal India is a partner, not the regional architect Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Even as bilateral ties continue to face turbulence on the trade front, the United…
Israel and America's Agenda of the Conquest of the Arab World Mehboob A. Khawaja Warmongers and weapon profiteers claim to be peacemakers, but reality reveals reckless crimes against humanity, continuous…
Israeli Genocide in Gaza International law is at stake Ayeza Fatima It is November 1945, and we are in Nuremberg, Germany, where a group of judges from Allied countries in…
Statehood, Recognition and Peace Plan An international law perspective Kamran Adil 1. Introduction Due to the application of Hans Kelsen's theory in a foundational constitutional case in Pakistan, he is…
COP30 Limited gains but fossil fuel divide widens Dr. M. Usmani The UN Climate change conference, COP30, has concluded in Belém, Brazil, with a compromise deal that expands financial support…
Nobel Prizes 2025 The winners and their discoveries Madiha Kahlown 1. Physics: Quantum effects at human scale The Physics Prize honored John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis…
The Enormous Scale of Global Food Waste Ansar Hafeez As more than one trillion US dollars’ worth of food is thrown away each year, up to 783 million people are affected…
World in Focus Sept. - Oct. 25 M. Usman Butt Sept. 16: Reko Diq Mining Company secured over $5.5 billion in financing commitments from international financial institutions. Sept. 16: Pakistan's…
Sovereign Equality Why is it still the scarcest public good in the 21st century? Muhammad Hamza The present-day world is divided into many independent territorial political communities. They constitute the…
From Geostrategic to Geoeconomics An aspiration to re-orient Pakistan's foreign policy Taha Husnain Shah Disputes over resources and assets are as old as societies and clans, and the ferocity of…
Decoding the Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement A New Era of Muslim Unity? Aftab wahla Israel's genocidal war (2023-25) against the Palestinians has proved quite transformative, as it has drastically…
Pakistan's Balancing Act How Pakistan can balance US and Chinese Investments M. Bilal Butt Recently, the United States announced a historic $500 million investment in Pakistan's critical minerals sector. The…
Pakistan-China Relations Regional Stability and Economic Prosperity Magazine Desk The Pakistan–China partnership is a relationship anchored in trust, mutual support and shared vision. Their bilateral cooperation has withstood global and…
Pakistan's Strategic Equilibrium in a Multipolar Navigating between Beijing and Washington Prof. Dr. Rana Eijaz Ahmad The twenty-first century has seen a decisive turn away from unipolarity – which had…
A Renewed Momentum In Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair The relationship between Pakistan and Bangladesh has long been shaped by the traumatic events of 1971, when East Pakistan became…
Pak-Afghan Conundrum The US Factor Faridullah Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee once said, “You can change friends, not neighbours.” Although this was said in the context of Pakistan-India…
Children of the Flood Munazza Khan Pakistan is going through another round of destruction, caused by torrential rains and surging rivers from the mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the plains…
Data Bank Team JWT Impacts of Climate Change Climate change, if left unaddressed, could result in 14.5 million excess deaths and trillion of dollars in economic loses by 2050, concentrated…
10 Golden Interview Tips! How to get ready for your D-day Team WTI Those who have cleared the written exam for CSS 2025 will now be called for interview –…
Some Important IR Theories Muhammad Sheraz International Relations (IR) theories are frameworks used to understand and analyze the complex dynamics of the international system. These theories provide different perspectives on…
Hard Power vs Soft Power Shehzad Ahmed Brohi Since the dawn of the 21st century, the world has been undergoing dramatic changes. At one moment, there are destructive wars, while…
Confabulating with Abdul Samad Aziz District Officer Planning Local Government & Community Development Department JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Abdul Samad…
An Interview with Umer Ishfaq 25th in Punjab; PMS 2023-24 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background. Umer Ishfaq (UI):…
In Conversation with Muhammad Shafay Ijaz (PAS) in Pakistan; CSS 2024-25 “WTI refined my writing and presentation skills through focused guidance and feedback.” JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT):…
Climate Change as a Human Rights Concern Waqar-ul-Hassan Climate change is no longer solely an environmental issue; it has become a critical human rights challenge, especially for the most vulnerable…
Islam and Defence Policy Haseeb Ahmad Khattak Islam is the religion of peace as well as the religion of justice. In Islam, the ruling of war is issued in an…
Pakistan's Demographic Dividend A bliss or a ticking time bomb Minahil Sheikh Pakistan's 'demographic dividend' – its vast youth population – has long been touted as a key driver of…
Learning vs. Schooling Kamran Akhtar Siddiqui How unfortunate it is that education, which was supposed to bring man out of ignorance, has perpetuated darkness! In Pakistan and beyond, education seems…
Declutter your Mind Muhammad Asim Jasra Preparing for competitive exams like CSS or PMS is an intense journey. Aspirants spend months immersed in books, notes and lectures, and over time,…
Climate Models Understanding how our planet is changing Usman Ahmad In his recent speech to the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump blamed the UN specifically for raising the…
Hung out to Dry Pakistan's water woes have roots in gross mismanagement of the resource Abdul Karim There is no denying that the irregularities brought about by climate change and…
Pakistan's Climate Finance Challenge How to mobilize climate Finance Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi Pakistan is among the countries most severely affected by climate change, despite contributing less than 0.8% to global…
Flood Management in Pakistan Dr. M. Usmani With millions displaced and close to a thousand people dead, the 2025 floods have rightly been termed as the worst in recent history.…
Education and National Security Why Pakistan's future depends on schools, not weapons Mubashar Hassan Shad “If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten…
Commodities of Power Pakistan's minerals diplomacy in geopolitical contestation Mian Majid Ali Afzal Great powers always try to organize the world in line with their economic and strategic interests, influencing…
Vision 2025 Empowering Pakistan's Future Dr. Waseem Ahmed Pakistan today stands at a historic turning point. With its unique geography, young population and rich civilizational heritage, the challenge is not…
Transfer of High Court Judges and the Misuse of Article 200 A Constitutional Crisis in Disguise Muhammad Imran The enactment of the 26th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2024, has precipitated one…
Legislative Response to Terrorism in Pakistan Kamran Adil Primarily, Pakistan's legislative and justice sector response to terrorism has been in the form of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (ATA), which repealed…
Peace on Paper, Uncertainty on Ground Kissa Zehra When Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States of America, he vowed to settle the Palestine War in…
The Fallacy of Gaza "Peace Plan" Mahboob Khawaja Are We, the People, at the end of a world of wars or that of an age of reason, peace and accountability?…
Iran's Currency Reform Explained Usman Janjua Iran's parliament approved, on October 5, a long-debated plan to remove four zeros from the national currency, the rial, in a major redenomination effort…
Global Military Spending & SDGs Shafqat javed The United Nations recently released its report on the threat posed by the steady rise in military expenditure. Titled “The True Cost of…
Is America the Destroyer of World Peace? Afaque Ahmed The United States of America, today's global hegemon, is often portrayed as a destroyer of world peace. Noam Chomsky, the much-celebrated…
US-China Trade War How China is Outsmarting Trump Osman Khan China's exports to the US have declined due to Trump's tariffs, yet the nation has successfully redirected its trade focus…
World in Focus Aug.-Sept. 25 M. Usman Butt Aug. 16: Pakistan's recently launched remote sensing satellite became operational. Aug. 18: Cloudbursts struck villages in the mountainous region of Gadoon Amazai…
How to Excel in MPT Exam Test Prep Experts Answering MCQs in MPT exam requires you to develop a range of skills and exam techniques. Taking a few simple steps…
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal Zain ul Abdin Jessar In August this year, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace agreement at the White House. The deal is expected to boost bilateral…
Drones and Modern Warfare Ayesha Gill The battlefield is no longer the exclusive domain of soldiers and tanks. Today, drones have become crucial tools in modern warfare and security due…
Salah and Character-building A complete framework of personality development Dr. Akmal Naqshbandi “Indeed, this Qur'an guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers who…
Elevate your writing Knowing some grammar hacks Zahid Hussain While writing answers in the CSS exam, you must be clear and professional in your writing. It is especially important or…
FPSC Psychological Examination A first-hand account Nida Khattak This report documents the complete sequence of activities, assessments and interviews conducted during the FPSC psychological examination. The objective here is to…
How to Make Studying Fun Some Practical tips to make the process enjoyable Muhammad Asim Jasra No matter how judicious you are in your studies, the fact of the matter…
DATA BANK Magazine Desk Deforestation · In Pakistan, forest cover has dropped from 3.78 million hectares in 1992 to 3.09 million hectares in 2025 — an 18 percent reduction. ·…
Confabulating with Shahzaib Yasin Assistant Director Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Shahzaib Yasin (SY): I graduated in…
In Conversation with Anzal Brohi (POSTG) 282nd in Pakistan; CSS 2023-24 (Special Exam) JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background.…
Education The panacea for Pakistan's ills G. Akbar Palijo There is no denying that a proper education system is a panacea for all kinds of social, economic and political ills…
Economic Conundrum Pakistan's fiscal dilemma unfolds Shahzil Niazi Pakistan's economic trajectory has long been characterized by a tenuous balancing act, oscillating between the virtuous cycle of survival and the elusive…
Pakistan's Flood Crisis Nature strikes, humans fail Faridullah In the context of South Asia, the summer of 2025 will be remembered not for a war between Pakistan and India, but…
Harnessing the Power of Pakistan's Youth From Liability to Asset Mian Majid Ali Afzal The economic potential of Pakistan is limited by the human capital crisis, which is characterized by…
New Provinces in Pakistan Will smaller administrative units resolve our problems? Aftab Wahla During the recent weeks, the issue of the creation of new provinces in Pakistan has dominated the…
The 11th NFC Award Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair President Asif Ali Zardari recently constituted the much-awaited 11th National Finance Commission (NFC) to guide the distribution of the net proceeds of…
The Anti-Terrorism Law A look at the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2025 Minahil Sheikh On August 31, President Zardari signed into law the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which has reinserted powers…
Population Explosion ...and its aftermath Bilal Hassan Pakistan stands at a critical demographic crossroads. With a population exceeding 240 million as of 2023, it is the fifth most populous country…
The United Nations A beacon of nope with flaws to fix Fazli Rehman Imagine a world where nations join hands to solve big problems – wars, hunger, climate change, etc.…
World's Largest Democracy in Retreat Chronicling India's downslide under Modi Tarique Ahmed Abra India's democratic and secular credentials have witnessed a steep fall since Narendra Modi's entry into mainstream politics,…
SCO's Tianjin Summit Historic milestones and bold roadmap for the future M. Sheraz Signalling a closer relationship among its member states at a time when the world has been roiled…
Abolitionists Criminology Kamran Adil It is an age of disruption, and this is not only true for technology and economy but also equally true for other spheres of life, like…
Migration and Globalization Exploring the link Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi Although migration is usually seen as problematic, it is one of the most visible and significant aspects of globalization: growing numbers…
Apathy to Peace and War Egoistic Leaders against Peace and Humanity Mahboob A. Khawaja, PhD. Authoritarian leaders propel insanity and dystopian supremacy using democracy to shield their crimes against humanity…
Global Governance Initiative A vision for improved global governance Shafqat Javed After his previous three global initiatives, Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has proposed yet another global initiative: the Global…
The AXIS of UPHEAVAL Dr. M. Usmani The tectonic plates of global power are shifting. For centuries, the international order was dictated by the West, first by European capitals and…
The Hague Verdict Pakistan's Landmark Legal Victory in Water Diplomacy Safia Malik Pakistan achieved a remarkable victory in August when the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruled in favour…
World in Focus July-Aug 25 M. Usman Butt July 16: The United Kingdom (UK) removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, lifting a nearly four-year-long ban on Pakistani carriers, including…
Uncovering AI's Water Footprint Kashif Ali Generative AI models continue to grow larger — not only in terms of their output but also in terms of the proliferation of both…
Autonomy Over Bodies What does "Mera Jism Meri Marzi" mean? Iqra Riaz Ud Din Bodily autonomy “Mera Jism Meri Marzi” is the right of women to bodily integrity, to make…
Murder in the name of Honour When families become killers Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti Honour killing, a blatant manifestation of entrenched patriarchal and male chauvinistic attitudes, represents a grim and…
The IMEC's Fragile Ambitions Dr. Sidra Muqeet The recent military confrontation between Israel and Iran, which also saw direct US involvement, has not only marked yet another tectonic shift in…
Shattering Silence A Global Reckoning with Gender-based Violence Zakir Ullah Gender-based violence (GBV) is not confined to a specific culture, class or country; it's a deeply entrenched global crisis that…
Unrestrained Hegemon Unpacking the US Dominance over Europe via NATO, and the emerging threats Zain ul Abdin Jessar The concept of hegemony has been a dominant theme in the study…
How to Handle Failure in Life Muhammad Asim Jasra No one can claim that he or she has never failed in life. If one claims so, it means that one…
Islam vs Artificial Intelligence Some Considerations Atif Noor Khan In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), questions are being raised around the world not just about jobs, privacy and ethics…
Pakistan on the World Population Day 2025 Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi In recent years, official sources have drawn attention to the enormity of Pakistan's demographic challenge. According to the 2023 census,…
How the Digital Age is Rewriting Pakistani Literature Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq Not too long ago, a manuscript's journey from a writer's desk to a reader's hands could feel like…
Pakistan Needs Campus CEOs Now Degress alone won't cut it Dr. Muhammad Bilal Tahir Entrepreneurship in Pakistan is steadily growing, significantly impacting economic development and job creation. To reap maximum…
Rao Ibrar Ahmad District Officer (Planning) Local Government & Community Development JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational background. Rao Ibrar Ahmad (RIA): I…
In Conversation with Mahzad Sareer 37th in KP, PMS JWT Editorial Board I read JWT books and magazines for basic understanding and then formally joined WTI for my mock interview…
In Conversation with Ali Kumail (CTG) 39th in Pakistan; CSS 2023-24 (Special Exam) JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background.…
Promoting Tourism in Pakistan Faridullah In recent years, tourism has emerged as a major sector of the global economy, and many nations are investing heavily in the industry to contribute…
The Defence Day A story of courage, passion and sacrifice! Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair The day of 6th September is a milestone in the annals of our national history. It…
Hydro-politics and Regional Security of South Asia India actions have imperilled the water-sharing arrangements Junaid Ali Jessar Water is a lifeline for human survival, sustaining life, economic activity and political…
From Crisis to Cohesion Why the Muslim World must unite now Mubashir Hassan Shad In the wake of the recent war between Iran and Israel, and the direct US involvement…
Chikungunya The Next Pandemic ? Mansoor Ali In the wake of the surge in the cases of mosquito-borne virus chikungunya, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about…
Hybrid Warfare and Pakistan A Battle on All Fronts G. Akbar Palijo Throughout history, wars have been an important component in the lives of human beings. From ancient battles –…
E Commerce Taxation in Pakistan Bilal Hassan The federal government recently introduced new taxation measures targeting e-commerce businesses, digital service providers and courier services, aiming to raise Rs64 billion in…
A new vision for improving Pak-Saudi Relations Give Scientific Nuclear Diplomacy a Chance Dr. Waseem Ahmed Saudi Arabia, a country with which Pakistan has deep, historic and strategic ties, is…
National AI Policy 2025 A potential landmark move for a digital future Usman Ahmad On July 30, Pakistan crossed a digital milestone when the government unveiled the National Artificial Intelligence…
Brazil's Agriculture Transformation and Pakistan What can we learn from the world's largest exporter of many popular agriculture commodities M. Usman Butt Feeding a growing world population is a significant…
Degrees without Direction Unemployment and underemployment in Pakistan Prof Dr. Rana Eijaz Ahmad Every year, Pakistani universities graduate degree candidates who have spent years accumulating studies and experience. However, many…
ICJ's Advisory Opinion on Climate Change What it means for climate and environmental action Mariam Ghaffar The deadly Los Angeles wildfires, brutal heatwaves in European countries and the devastating monsoon…
Nuclearization of the Indian Ocean Strategic implications for Pakistan, and regional stability Aftab Wahla The Indian Ocean is the third-largest body of water on Earth, covering approximately 20% of the…
Addressing Global Economic Muhammad Sheraz The richest 20 percent of the world's countries are now around 30 times richer than the poorest 20 percent. Moreover, the income gap between the…
Recognition of a Palestinian State Recalibration of policy or mea culpa? Madiha Kahlown As the world confronts the moral collapse unfolding in Gaza and the dangerous entrenchment of unilateralism in…
International Humanitarian Law Fails Gaza Osman Khan The world is appalled by Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged Gaza and the ongoing genocide of Palestinian Muslims. Palestinians, who attempt to…
Global Alliances and the New World Order SCO & BRICS in Focus Abdul Rehman The world is quietly shifting under the weight of emerging multilateral coalitions. The dominance of the…
Trump 2.0 and the US Alliance System Weakening or Strengthening? Dr. Muhammad Ahmad A strong network of bilateral alliances, often referred to as the San Francisco system, has been the…
Trump 2.0 and India's Foreign Policy Dilemma Muhammad Shahid Rafique For around 25 years, India and the United States steadily nurtured one of the closest strategic partnerships of the modern…
Gaza War and Israeli Politics How Zionist state's domestic crisis shapes its foreign policy Dr. Zahra Naheed In Israel, more than in any other country, foreign policy decisions have historically…
The Abraham Accords and International Law Kamran Adil With the changing world order that is exposing the myth of the so-called rule-based world legal order, realism in international relations is…
The World Wonders Where are the Arab leaders? Mahboob A. Khawaja. PhD. Blind terror and hatred towards Arabs and Islam blend the American and Israeli conquest plans for a “Greater…
Israel Threatens World Peace Modern Belle Époque is coming to an end Aftab Abbasi The post-WWII period was an era of peace, as there were no major wars fought between…
A World at War Dr. M. Usmani The world today is no stranger to conflicts that threaten the lives of millions and endanger the survival of human civilization. Despite decades…
Outsmart Studies Sharpen your reading and note-taking skills Asim Jasra In order to effectively prepare for competitive examinations, the following skills need to be learned: Selecting which material to read…
Peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of Justice." Asim Raza Humans have been created in a unique way. Neither can they live without one…
Diplomacy in the Age of AI Challenges and opportunities Tayyab Hussain Gadhi In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors. Even diplomacy—one of…
A Tolerant and Terror Free Pakistan Hassaan Raza A just and equal society cannot be achieved only by eradicating and downplaying extremist ideologies; it is done by promoting education, creating…
Reforestation as a Global Urgency Dr Hassaan Bin Zubair Rapid destruction of forests due to human activities such as urbanization, agriculture and industrial expansion has led to devastating environmental consequences.…
Harnessing the potential of Blue Economy The next development horizon for Pakistan Shahzad Malik The ocean is the lifeline of global trade and connectivity. The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and…
Pakistan's Path to Prosperity Madiha Kahlown No nation can progress in isolation in the present-day globalized world. Today, a country has to maintain multi-faceted and multidimensional economic relations with other…
Taxing Tobacco for Achieving SDGS Bilal Hassan Tobacco has a detrimental impact on health, the economy and the environment, which makes it a major barrier to achieving the Sustainable Development…
Test of True Democracy Does it apply to Pakistan? Zain ul Abdin Jessar Democracy is a complex term having numerous meanings. It can be conceived as a political system and…
2025 Amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 Kamran Adil Recently, the government introduced some sweeping changes to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025. These tweaks,…
Tackling Climate Change Can we still surmount the challenge? Muhammad Bilal Butt When it comes to climate change, the awful news has been coming thick and fast. The world has…
Surveillance Capitalism High tech is watching you Syed Kamran Naqvi Have you ever noticed that whenever you search for a product on Google or like a post on a social…
What Happened to the Asia Century? How a cherished dream is shattering Dr. Sidra Muqeet Since Marco Polo, the West has waited for the “Asian Century”. The resurgence of Asian…
The Future of Ukraine Burning in the Fire of Great Power Rivalry Dr. M. Usmani Recent weeks have been tumultuous for Ukraine and its leader Volodymyr Zelensky. After being ordered…
A Geopolitical Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine War ...and Its Implications for Pakistan Shahrukh Niazi The war-ravaged country of Ukraine has been flashing on media screens and making headlines in print…
The Erosion of American Supremacy How Trump 2.0 Policies Undermine Global Influence Shehzad Ahmed Brohi After assuming the most powerful office in the world, the President of the United States…
The Changing World Order and Trump 2.0 Zakir Ullah The Trump 2.0 presidency is largely expected to consolidate the “America First” agenda, which focuses on greater attention to 'America's national…
Marching Towards A Multipolar World An Analysis of the Munich Security Report 2025 Shafqat Javed It has become a truism of foreign policy debates that the world is becoming ever…
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.…
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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…
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Panda Diplomacy The Hidden Power of China's Pandas Iftikhar Chandio No International Relations degree, no Model United Nations (MUN) experience. And yet, bamboo-eating, endearingly lazy and insanely fluffy black and…
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US-China Conflict Indo-Pacific, Taiwan and South China Sea Saad Ahmed On Dec. 1, 1958, the cover of Time magazine contained an apothegm attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte which read: "Let China…
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Global Economy in Troubled Waters Geopolitical impact is going to be huge Dr. Muhammad Ahmad The world's geopolitical situation is deteriorating, and people and governments are doing too little to…
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Iqbal's Role in the Creation of Pakistan Zahid Hussain Allama Iqbal's work promoted the philosophy of self-hood and dealt with the intellectual and cultural reconstruction of the Islamic world. During…
Feminism Misunderstood Debunking the myths and misconceptions Sumbul Asim Feminism is a term that is misconstrued in our society. It is defined as "the advocacy of women's rights on the…
Debt Trap Diplomacy Pushing poor countries to the brink of collapse Taha Husnain Shah Across time and space, developing nations have resorted to borrowing from global financial institutions such as…
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Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him A Role Model for Peacemakers Muhammad Asim Jasra The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is rightly called the 'Prophet of Peace'. The reason for…
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Human Trafficking Measuring and monitoring the menace in Pakistan Wasim Riaz Khan Human trafficking, a crime having no boundaries, affects individuals of all ages, genders and backgrounds. It remains a…
Regulatory Framework for Agriculture Sector A look at the policy measures Bilal Hassan In order to support the rice sector in the country, the Government of Pakistan has introduced and…
SCO Summit in Islamabad A major diplomatic win for Pakistan Muhammad Hamza Amid a rapidly changing and increasingly tumultuous international environment, Pakistan successfully hosted the 23rd meeting of the SCO's…
COP 29 Finding ways for a fair, resilient and net-zero future Shahzad Malik From 11 to 22 November 2024, world leaders, decision-makers and other stakeholders, such as representatives of the…
Culturcide in Gaza How Israel's war is erasing Gaza's history and culture Dr. Mahboob A. Khawaja Amidst aerial bombings, targeted killings of fellow human beings and planned destruction of human…
PACT for the Future A blueprint to hedge away from old problems Muhammad Sheraz On 22 September 2024, the member states of the United Nations adopted a “Pact for the…
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INS ARIGHAAT India's second nuclear submarine On August 29, India's second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the INS Arighaat, was commissioned into service at Visakhapatnam. The 6,000-tonne INS Arighaat will join…
Is the US Ready for Multiple War? Ali Mazhar Since the end of the Second World War, the United States has assumed global responsibilities for deterring anti-Western powers and protecting…
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In Conversation with Muhammad Amir Khan (PAS) 12th in Pakistan; CSS 2023-24 JWT Editorial Board “My overall experience at the WTI was highly positive and enriching, offering both academic and…
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AG Noorani A Scholar of Justice Aasia Durrani On August 9, India's renowned scholar, prolific writer, legal luminary and public intellectual Abdul Ghafoor Noorani, better known as AG Noorani, passed…
Chasing UTOPIA Is universal equality truly attainable? Vareesha Shakeel Man's desire for equality stands in stark contrast to the undeniable truth that nature never intended us to be equal. The…
Revitalizing Parliamentary Democracy in Pakistan Nasrullah Golo In most of the developing countries, including Pakistan, state institutions, i.e. the legislature, executive, judiciary and military, outstretch their respective domains. The political…
The Pros and Cons of MOOCS M. Usman Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have revolutionized higher education by making it more accessible, flexible and relevant to current and future needs.…
AI and Environmental Concerns Muhammad Hamza In recent years, the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized various sectors, promising efficiency, innovation and advancement. However, alongside its transformative power comes a…
A Nation in Peril The Elite Capture of Pakistan Mansoor Tariq Khattak Pakistan is more and more becoming a victim of a ruling elite, and this elite is making wider…
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Opinion Manipulation The Role of Fake News Amjad Ali Public opinion encompasses the collective views, beliefs and attitudes of the general public on various issues, policies and persons, especially leaders.…
The Religion of Peace and Love Shahzad Malak All major world religions are christened after their founders or are region-specific. Christianity after Christ, Buddhism after Buddha, Hinduism after area Hind…
The Kashmir Conflict Existing options for a solution Osman Khan Since the partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947, both Pakistan and India have been locked in a near-constant conflict…
Perils of Unplanned Urbanization Rethinking the future of our cities Muhammad Sheraz Since urbanization is considered widely a symbol of progress and modernity, it has become a key development strategy…
The Crisis of Education Different types of low Dr. Zahra Naheed Highlighting Pakistan's educational plight, the recently released District Education Performance Index (DEPIx) 2020-23, developed by the Planning Commission, has…
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Abstruse Research Culture in Pakistan Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair One of the major concerns for those working to improve the quality of education in Pakistan is the deteriorating research culture…
Pakistan's Economic Challenges Madiha Kahlown At a time when the economy of Pakistan needs to move towards stability and sustainable growth, the ongoing economic challenges are rendering the efforts being…
CH4 Methane Ansar Hafeez Methane, a colourless, odourless, main component of natural gas, traps massive amounts of heat in the atmosphere. Research has shown that over a 20-year timescale, methane,…
Religious Extremism Who is the culprit? Syed Yasir Shah Pity the Christian families whose dozens of houses were torched on blasphemy accusations; grievances for the death of Mishaal Khan who…
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Preventing Violent Extremism … through Social Media and Communication Zakir Ullah Social media and other online spaces play an undeniable role in promoting radicalization and violent extremism. Online spaces are…
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Taliban's Morality Law Promoting Virtue or Systematizing Gender Apartheid? Dr. Sidra Muqeet Recently, the Taliban announced a new law on the “Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice” which imposes…
Beyond Hegemony The Evolution of a Multipolar Global Landscape Mir Zahid Ali Khosa At the end of the Cold War, when the USSR fell apart, the world became unipolar, with…
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Downsizing of the Bundestag Ayeza Fatima The German federal parliament, the Bundestag, is bursting at the seams. Although Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left coalition passed a bill to reduce its size…
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A World on the Precipice History Forgotten is Bound to Repeat Itself ... and This Time in Reverse Juliana Gadgeva “May you live in interesting times”… This Chinese curse perhaps…
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In Conversation with Aliza (PAS) 10th in Pakistan; CSS 2023-24 JWT Editorial Board “I found my experience at WTI very enlightening in various aspects.” Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of…
July-August 24 National Usman Butt July 16: The Indonesian consulate and Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tando Jam, announced the establishment of new academic and research exchange programmes. July 16: Four…
What is a Court Martial? Osman Khan an unprecedented step, the Pakistan Army has recently initiated Field General Court Martial proceedings against former Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI),…
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Let Women Do More Iram Shahzaid Sipra The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, once said, “… no nation can make progress in the true sense unless its women…
Global Gender Gap Report 2024 No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men Dr. Zahra Naheed The World Economic Forum has released its annual flagship…
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Politicization of Religion ...and religionization of politics in Pakistan Zakir Ullah This article examines the twin phenomenon of the politicization of religion and the religionization of politics in Pakistan, with…
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Pakistan's Population Explosion Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair The recently released Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 has reported that the population of Pakistan has increased by 16.3 percent to 241.5 million, compared…
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Is Artificial Intelligence Killing Creativity? Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair The ability to be creative has always been a big part of what separates human beings from machines. But today, a…
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The Crucial Role of Literature ..in addressing contemporary international dilemmas Ayeza Fatima “Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life…
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Essay Political Polarization; Governance and Society Asim Raza 1. Introduction2. Understanding the Concept of Polarized Politics3. Facts Highlighting the Detrimental Impacts of Polarized Politics on Governance and Societyi. Existence of…
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In Conversation with Jawad Hussain Malik 22nd in Punjab, PMS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Jawad Hussain Malik (JHM): I…
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Exclusive Interview Adnan Bashir 13th in Punjab PMS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Adnan Bashir (AB): I did matriculation from…
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel retired from public life following the September 2021 elections, thus bringing down the curtain on a record-breaking rule that lasted for four terms. During the 16 years in office, she outlived four US presidents, five British prime ministers, four French presidents and five Italian premiers.
Angela Merkel left a deep impact not just on Germany’s political landscape but her legacy as foremost leader of the EU will also continue to be critiqued, debated and celebrated in times to come.
Her manner of politics both at home and abroad pushed consensus-building at the core of her interactions. She dominated the European politics and brought a healing touch at a time when the EU’s unity has been threatened by the rise of populist, far-right politics as well as Brexit.
Controversies aside, no world leader has left power with such a high rate of approval as did Ms. Merkel. She will be remembered for her empathy, resoluteness and excellent negotiating skills, attributes of leadership she put to effective use.
The manner in which the world leaders have handled the corona pandemic and consequent economic challenges has shown a fresh light on an ongoing debate on the effectiveness of leaders to step up to the plate when confronted with as disruptive a global health challenge as Covid-19.
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How do Germany's Elections Work? Introduction On September 26, Germany will hold its quadrennial parliamentary elections that will determine the Chancellor to succeed Angela Merkel who has led the country…
An Interview With Sohail Ali Naqvi Senior Manager Freshwater Program WWF-Pakistan Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Is there any water crisis in Lahore at present? And, if it is so, could…
The Importance Reading How should we read? It is believed that reading can provide you with the life experiences of the author of the book you are reading, which implies…
10 Classics Everyone Should Read 1. The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer In the Middle Age, the purpose of literature started to change. Though there were boundaries of various communities,…
11 Novels on Climate Change 1. 'Something New Under the Sun' by Alexandra Kleeman (2021) When a novelist heads to Hollywood to oversee the film adaptation of one of his…
9 Maps to Understand Afghanistan Here are the maps to help you understand Afghanistan. 1. 34 provinces – 421 districts Afghanistan has a population of 38 million. About 4.5 million…
World in Focus (JUL-AUG 2021) National & International With MCQs July 16: Pakistan's ten-year old Haniya Minhas won the 14 & Under Sobir Cup Asian Tennis Federation Tournament in Dushanbe…
Time to Idealise Jinnah's Pakistan Students “My young friends, students who are present here, let me tell you as one who has always had love and affection for you, who…
Social Change in Pakistani Society In sociology, social change is defined as the alteration of mechanisms within the social structure, characterized by changes in cultural symbols, rules of behaviour, social…
REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY A recipe for Economic Growth Rapid transportation, easy communication and minimizing tariff and non-tariff trade barriers between countries and regions are the key to economic growth and prosperity.…
America-Led NATO in Afghanistan Crimes against Humanity Call for Accountability “After 9/11, America-led NATO's invasion of Afghanistan was a revulsion against truth as it was in complete disconnect to the…
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) As Social Reformer Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the only personality of the world whose achievements in all fields – religious, political, military, economic, social and cultural –…
Population Policies and Islam Sensing gravity of population explosion, international organizations and world community, led by developed countries, took concrete measures and laudable steps for reducing the population growth rate…
In Conversation with Dr Tamseel Abbas 45th in Punjab, PMS 2019-20 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Dr Tamseel Abbas (DTA): I…
Future Challenges of Population Growth Rights and choices are the answer The reason behind celebrating World Population Day is to highlight the difficulties created by overpopulation and increasing awareness about…
In Conversation with Muhammad Ali (PAS) 10th in Pakistan CSS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Muhammad Ali (MA): I hail…
Communication Skill is the Key to Succcess Want to stand out from the competition? Following are some of the top communication skills that recruiters and hiring managers want to see…
BRITISH SEPARATION OF POWERS There is a close fusion between executive and legislature in the British political system. The members of government are members of parliament. As a convention, the…
CHAIN RULE (RATIOS & PROPORTIONS) Q1. If the price of 23 toys is PKR276, what will be the price of 12 toys? Ans: PKR144 Q2. If a quarter kg of…
ANTI-HARASSMENT LAWS FOR THE WORKING WOMEN Harassment at workplace is categorically defined under section 2(h) of 'The Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010' as under: “Harassment…
Women Police Stations Police Reforms and Gender-Based Violence On 25th January 1994, first woman police station was inaugurated in Rawalpindi, Punjab. The step was considered a milestone and a way…
THE MAKING OF PAKISTAN Three major factors shaped Indian Muslims political identity and their struggle to protect and promote it. These were the civilizational and cultural heritage and identity as…
PAKISTAN'S FATF DILEMMA In its recent plenary, held virtually from 21st to 25th of June, FATF has decided to keep Pakistan in its grey list till it addressed the single…
FBR's Historic Acheivment Primarily, achievement of the tax revenue target assigned by the government remains top priority of the FBR. For the financial year 2020-21, the government assigned a tax…
HOUSING FINANCE The Road to 5 Million Houses If there is one sector that could be termed as the Prime Minister's priority area in his idea of a prosperous and…
Challenges to the Tourism Industry in Pakistan and the Way Forward There are no two opinions about the fact that tourism carries a lot of advantages for Pakistan. Prime Minister…
Unparalleled Belt and Road Cooperation The conference, where attending parties vowed to enhance efforts to jointly fight the pandemic and boost the green economy for a sustainable recovery, is regarded as…
The US' Afghan Gamble The Afghanistan, being hapless, has been in state of turmoil since long. The Afghans have faced the wrath of the world superpowers: First the British, then…
G7 Aftermath Western Leaders in Search of New Animosities To Recall Active Attendance of Former British Colonialism The G-7 used to be the G-8 – inclusive of Russia – but…
CPC at 100 History of the Communist Party of China, popularly known as the CPC, is well recorded and different scholars have divided it into various phases according to each…
China's Pancontinental Century The dragon is rising President Xi Jinping’s first and foremost objective is to avoid the looming 'middle-income trap'; he has kick-started the process of privatization of state-owned…
China's Poverty-alleviation Miracle Nearly 100 million people have been lifted out of poverty over the past eight years, and nearly 800 million people over the past 40-plus years under China's…
Build Back Better World Confrontation rather than cooperation, bellicosity rather than peaceful coexistence, ideological alliance-building rather than international collaboration to tackle issues of global concerns are going to dominate the…
A China-led World Order How China is trying to rule the World “Listen to the party, be grateful to the party, and follow the party,” they shouted. “Let the party…
Seven-Point Agenda for Creating 10 Million Jobs The first way is through the e-residency policy. It will allow companies working outside to establish their presence in Pakistan. They won't need…
Stark Warnings about CLIMATE CHANGE Glimpses into IPCC report to be released next year Searing, unrelenting heat scorches large swathes of the Earth, killing millions who have no means to…
Lahore's Depleting Water Table How to prevent taps from turning off Either it is in abundance or there is an acute scarcity of it, “water” in both states leads to…
World in Focus (JUN-JUL 2021) National & International With MCQs June 16: The government promoted five officers of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. June…
Antalya Diplomacy Forum Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi represented Pakistan at the recently-held Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who delivered the ADF's opening address on June 18,…
The Treaty of Versailles An Overview Signed on June 28, 1919, as an end to the First World War, the Treaty of Versailles was supposed to ensure a lasting peace…
THE IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH Education is defined as the stock of skills, competencies and other productivity-enhancing characteristics. It acts as a major determinant of human capital. Higher…
Sociological Methodology Introduction Sociological research is the systematic analysis that is done by using empirical methods, i.e. asking, observing and analysing data. It aims to make empirically grounded statements that…
In Conversation with Imran Rafique 14th in Punjab, PMS (Ministerial Quota) 2019-20 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Imran Rafique (IR): I…
In Conversation with Waheed Hassan Gondal 50th in Punjab, PMS 2019-20 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Waheed Hassan Gondal (WHG): I…
Made in Pakistan Roadmap Pakistan should focus on innovation-stimulating policy to effect substantial changes in directions and sectoral structure of technological flows. In the past, Pakistan was blamed for cloning…
How US Senate Confirmations Work? Whenever a US president nominates someone to fill a position in his administration — whether it's just after the election or another time during his…
How to appear Confident in an Interview … Even When You're Freaking Out 1. Take a deep breath While waiting to be greeted by your interviewer, take a few moments to…
Growing Urbanization in Pakistan A Looming Challenge Large-scale migration from rural areas to bigger cities for better access to basic services and employment opportunities without proper urban planning has caused…
Failure of Austin's Command Theory-II Introduction John Austin's theory does not fail simply and solely because it has been mischaracterized by Prof. HLA Hart (a British legal philosopher, and a…
ABSOLUTELY NOT! A Turning Point in Pak-US Relations Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has vociferously opposed his country's past dealings with the United States. Before coming into power, Khan was…
America's Crushing Defeat in Afghanistan The consequences of the conflict for Afghans, already catastrophic, are likely to get worse “I want to talk about happy things, man!” protested President Joe…
Social and Genetic Factors to Crime Commission A Philosophical Approach I pose you a question: why do you think people commit crime? You may think of a number of reasons…
Energy Crisis in Pakistan Causes and Remedies Energy crisis has been a widely-debated topic in Pakistan. Throughout the country's history, both military and civilian governments came to power; but unsurprisingly,…
In Conversation with Muhammad Raza (PSP) 9th in Pakistan 1st in Sindh (Interview Topper) CSS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background.…
Critical Race Theory Recently, the top US military official, General Mark Milley, defended the necessity of studying even controversial parts of history, saying accusations by Republican lawmakers that the armed…
UNDERSTANDING MINIMUM TAX The state requires revenue to administer its affairs, to finance expenditures on public good and to pursue development activities. In the modern era, almost all states are…
The Future Trajectory of Pak-US Relations Pakistan and the United States have set the stage for a fresh impetus to their bilateral ties with pledges of greater engagement and economic…
Promoting Tourism in Pakistan There are certain advantages of promoting tourism in Pakistan. These advantages are mentioned in the following paragraphs one by one. Tourism will promote soft image of…
Pakistan-India Relations The precarious path to peace Khan's statement was neither impromptu nor surprising. The prelude came from army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa in early February when he said…
Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 FY21 Year of Revival The government has launched the Economic Survey 2020-21 which shows that Pakistan has surpassed the annual growth target of 2.1 percent and…
Pakistan's Demography Challenges and Opportunities Throughout the history of human civilization, the size of a country's population has been viewed as the most important pillar of its national power as…
THE PRIMACY OF FEDERAL CRIMINAL LAW IN NATIONAL SECURITY Modern states use their coercive authority through criminal law, which derives its legality and legitimacy through constitutional law. This linkage between…
Federal Budget 2021-22 Make-in-Pakistan, Growth-focused Plan The government unveiled, on June 11, a Rs8.48 trillion pro-growth and relief-oriented federal budget for the fiscal year 2021-22. The budget focuses on pursuing…
The New Atlantic Charter New Rules for New Threats Before the Second World War, states acted as they wished in international affairs, limited only by their resources and power. These…
PUTIN'S Russian Roulette First and foremost, the dust has not yet settled over the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, and that of South Ossetia from Georgia. Despite international opprobrium, Moscow,…
Modi's Icarus Moment There is an important caveat: while fate may play some role, the tragedy is of the protagonist's own making, a result of the hero's hamartia. What is…
Vaccine Poverty Inequitable Covid-19 vaccine distribution and its effects he scientific community has succeeded in producing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines in record time; however, some countries are just receiving…
Global Humanity Paralyzed by Covid-19 The Politics of Conflicts Looks for Change and Unity The Covid-19 Pandemic Demands Critical Thinking and Human Unity We are living in a connected world…
Israel Lost This Round The Jewish state is stunned by Palestinian and world response Israel-Palestine conflict is there for more than seven decades, mired in series of hostilities escalating every…
CARBIS BAY G7 SUMMIT What have the wealthy democracies agreed on? Eleven leaders representing more than 2.2 billion people and over half of the world's economy convened for the Group…
China-Russia Relations and Global Strategic Balance The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era is stable and assured, and sees no restricted area or upper limit. The…
Say Hello to a brand-new Ocean On this year's World Ocean Day, which was celebrated on June 08, the cartographers at National Geographic officially recognized the Southern Ocean, also known…
China's 7th Population Census ...and its Looming Population Problem These figures reveal that not only China's population is declining in the future but its demographic structure is also deteriorating with…
Zhang Yiming The billionaire tech visionary behind TikTok The widespread popularity of TikTok has not just created a new generation of social media stars, it has also created a social…
Yuan Longping Father of Hybrid Rice Yuan Longping, widely known as "the Father of Hybrid Rice," died of illness on May 22. Yuan, the pioneer of the research and development…
THE CHANGING FACE OF QUETTA Once the ‘City of Orchards’ is in a quagmire of problems Quetta is the city to which belongs my identity. All my life from opening…
World in Focus (MAY-JUN 2021) National & International With MCQs May 16: The widow of the Awami National Party (ANP) Rehbar-e-Tehreek Khan Abdul Wali Khan and former provincial president of…
The Myth of a Rules-Based World Two concepts have been constantly used in discussions of international relations of late. One is a liberal international order and the second is a…
THE ‘CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS’ THESIS A CRITICAL APPRAISAL Numerous challenging paradigms, most being initiated in the West, particularly in the United States, have cropped up. The connection is, in fact,…
RASHAKAI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is located at Rashakai in district Nowshera of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province along the M-1 (Peshawar-Islamabad) Motorway. It is the most attractive…
In Conversation with Safdar Shabbir 54th in Punjab, PMS 2019-20 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Safdar Shabbir (SS): I belong to…
PARLIAMENTARY AND PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT A COMPARISON What is meant by a democratic state, in the first place? The citizens govern the nation; protect their welfare and national interests…
Moral Philosophy A Cursory Review Ethics is one of the three main branches of philosophy – metaphysics and epistemology being the other two. Its distinctive subject matter constitutes the science…
Falling Behind and Falling Apart Owing to the ramifications of Covid-19 pandemic, poverty has been on the rise. In his marvellous book “The Bottom Billion,” Paul Collier has aptly pointed…
In Conversation with YASIR NAZIR (PAS) 2nd in Pakistan CSS 2020-21 Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. YASIR NAZIR (YN): My schooling…
CSS EXAM An Enigmatic Phenomenon? This year was no different as when the final result of CE-2020 was looming over our heads at the end of April, the rumour mill…
Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities For Pakistan, climate change carries a high significance as it is amongst the top 7 frontline states that are most vulnerable to the increasing climate…
Afghanistan on the Edge of a Precipice It is now a mathematical certainty and all the expert opinion points to it that the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan appears to be…
Amazon Comes To Pakistan The US e-commerce giant Amazon, one of the best online marketplaces that you can use to sell and buy products, recently added Pakistan to its approved…
Black Fungus A rapid rise in cases of mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, has added to the challenges faced by India's healthcare system as it deals with a massive…
The Failure of John Austin's Command Theory of Law Introduction Austin's command theory, being a reductionist view of law, fails on multifarious grounds. In addition to illimitability of the sovereign,…
Lina Khan Chair of the US Federal Trade Commission On June 15, Lina Khan, a prominent antitrust researcher focused on Big Tech's immense market power, was sworn in as chair…
A Proposal to End the COVID-19 As the IMF has warned, economic recoveries are diverging dangerously. The disparities will widen further between wealthy countries that have widespread access to vaccines,…
