Pakistan Affairs
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Agri Tax in Punjab Shafqat Javed On November 14, the provincial assembly of Punjab passed the Agricultural Income Tax Amendment Bill, 2024, which removes all exemptions on the agricultural income…
Women's Suppression in Afghanistan A gender apartheid? Faridullah Since the second coming of the Afghan Taliban in Kabul, the oppression of women has continued unabated right before the eyes of…
Technical Education in Pakistan Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair Technical education is a vital component in the development of any country's economy and society, and Pakistan is no exception. However, technical…
Going Downhill with Democracy How technological disruptions, tech giants, cancel culture and social media activism are undermining democracy Muneeb Butt This chaotic world has always been a coliseum for the…
Pakistan's Semiconductor Ambitions A case for ambitious planning and robust policymaking Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi With the rise of digital technologies, AI, IoT and 5G, the demand for semiconductors is skyrocketing.…
Elusive National Unity The mother of all crises in Pakistan Zakir Ullah At a time when Pakistan is mired in multi-faceted internal and external challenges, the most pressing need to…
Tackling Informal Economy ...through integration of sales points Bilal Hassan The informal sector's contribution to Pakistan's economy is remarkable, as it adds a handsome volume of approximately $661 billion, tantamount…
Article 175A The erosion of judicial independence Furqan Ahmed Cheema In a late-night session that began at 11:36 p.m. on October 20 and extended well past midnight, the National Assembly…
Plying for Regional Trade 'Not trading with your neighbours doesn't make sense' Dr. Sidra Muqeet Despite immense potential, Pakistan is one of the lowest regionally-integrated countries in the world. The…
Pangs of Hunger GHI 2024 is a clarion call Shahzad Malik The Global Hunger Index (GHI) has ranked Pakistan 109th out of 127 countries, with 36.9% of the population facing…
Justice for Taxpayers Supreme Court's ruling on amendment of assessments to protect taxpayers' rights Bilal Hassan Income tax, a major source of direct tax revenue in Pakistan, is collected under…
The Menace of Cyber Crime A look at how Pakistan is fighting it Uzair Salman The digital age, while bringing unparalleled convenience and connectivity, has also seen a parallel and…
The Role of Women in Development Harnessing social protection for gender equality, resilience and transformation Dr. Mahjabeen Qureshi Every five years, UN Women, the global champion for gender equality, working…
Trump 2.0 and Pakistan Where is the Pak-US relationship headed? Aftab Wahla For Pakistan, the relationship with the United States has always been critical for several reasons. The United States…
Our Poverty Dilemma The socioeconomic issue that perpetuates deprivation in Pakistan Madiha Kahlown In its latest Pakistan Development Update, the World Bank has reported that the poverty rate in Pakistan…
India's Aqua Aggression Analyzing the conflict over the Indus waters Dr. M. Usmani The water dispute between India and Pakistan, the two nuclear-armed states, is deepening. For almost 65 years,…
Global Cybersecurity Pakistan's rise and challenges ahead M. Usman Ahmad In today's digital era, cybersecurity has become a fundamental pillar for any nation's economic and technological progress. As economies become…
Pakistan's Polycrisis A nation at a crossroads Zakir Ullah Pakistan is in the vortex of yet another series of crises that has brought the country to an inflection point. Owing…
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…
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…
Domestic Violence in Pakistan Pakistani women desperately look for solutions Zara Waseem Bhatti Pakistan prides itself on being a free country, but for many women, true freedom remains an elusive…
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…
Churna Island Pakistan's Second Marine Protected Area Aftab Abbasi On Sept. 4, the Balochistan government declared Churna Island as the second marine protected area (MPA) in Pakistan, after Astola Island…
Pakistan's Tourism Potential Unlocking the hidden gem Faridullah According to the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations, Pakistan was named the best-performing destination for tourism during the first nine…
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…
Pakistan's Strategic Ascent From Pawn to Power in the New Great Game Hamza Rashid Khan Marwat The “Great Game” or “Tournament of Shadows” shackled Central Asia and caught the region…
Population Management Now or Never Jalal Khan The size of the population is considered an integral element of national power. The US and China, being hugely populous countries, have invested…
Strengthening the e-Commerce Sector Bilal Hassan Pakistan has implemented several laws, which could be considered a legal framework for regulation and supporting e-commerce activities, while also combating e-frauds. The consumer…
Pakistan and Pollution Transport sector is a major culprit Asma Saeed Pakistan is grappling with a daunting pollution challenge, as air quality in country's major urban centres has considerably deteriorated…
A Look at Census Data Ahmad Nauman On July 18, almost a year after the Council of Common Interests (CCI) “unanimously” approved the results of the 2023 digital census, the…
Future of Pakistani Cities Shahzad Malik There is a vast body of research to prove that cities and urban centers are more susceptible to increased climate risks because of rapid…
Arshad Nadeem Dr. Hassan Bin Zubair Pakistan’s celebrated javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem has hurtled his way into the Olympic history books by becoming the first Pakistani to win an individual…
Rising Social Intolerance In the heat of the moment Dr. Muhammad Ahamd In recent years, we have seen a sudden and continuous rise in hate politics around the world, especially…
No More Custodial Torture Abdul Rasool Syed The name 'police' in our country is considered synonymous with torture and violence, as police officials resort to inhuman treatment and brutality to…
Building Bridges for a United Pakistan How to achieve the dream of national integration Jalal Khan Our society is polarized to the core, ranging from far right to ultra-left extremes…
The IPPs Enigma Pay on their performance, not capacity Mian Majid Ali Afzal Looking at the vast and rather chaotic picture of the energy sector in Pakistan, one must admit…
The Great Firewall Dr. Sidra Muqeet Recently, Pakistan's minister of state for information technology and telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, confirmed that the government is implementing an internet firewall – on…
Our Moribund Administrative System Dr. Liaquat Ali Khan Niazi (PAS) Unfortunately, due to bad political, economic and civic governance, our administrative system has become moribund, i.e. at the point of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pakistan's Hepatitis Crisis Magazine Desk Pakistan has topped yet another ignominious ranking. As per a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), with an estimated 8.8 million cases, Pakistan…
Joining Russia's INTSC A whole world of new opportunities for Pakistan Aftab Abbasi On June 19, Pakistan's Ambassador to Russia, Muhammad Khalid Jamali, announced Pakistan's acceptance of Russian President Vladimir…
Digital Terrorism How to rein in the pernicious campaigns Azra Kishwar In the digital age, terrorism has transcended traditional battlefields and physical borders, evolving into a complex and pervasive threat…
Shadow Economy Muhammad Bilal Butt A recent joint study, conducted by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority and the International Labour Organization, on the issue of Pakistan's informal economy,…
Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24 Tahmina Habib On June 11, the federal government unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24, which presents an overview of the country's economic performance during the outgoing…
Holy Prophet Muhmmad (PBUH) As Role Model Muhammad Asim Jasra Introduction The Holy Prophet (PBUH) can rightly be called the greatest educator of the whole of mankind and for all…
The Great CSS Decline What leads to a fall in the number of aspirants and Where does the fault lie? Sarmad Jabbar The Civil Service of Pakistan plays a crucial…
Women's Participation in Labour Force Challenges and Prospects Zakir Ullah In ancient times, the division of labour between genders – in family and society – begot relations of dominance and…
Pakistan's Delivery Systems … and Deterrence and Strategic Stability in South Asia S. Malik The strategic stability debate in South Asia is largely influenced by the complex and volatile relationship…
Cybersecurity? Safeguarding the Digital Realm Aressha Ahmad As we navigate through the intricate web of the digital age, one cannot underestimate the critical importance of cybersecurity. In this era of…
Education Emergency in Pakistan Act now to save the future Dr. M. Usmani Pakistan is facing a serious crisis in the realm of education as the country has the second-highest…
Food insecurity in Pakistan Aftab H. Wahla While delivering his maiden address to the nation after his party's success in the 2018 election, Imran Khan held a picture of a…
Pakistan's Inflation Challenge The real challenge is curbing the menace fast Tahmina Habib In its flagship World Economic Outlook 2024 report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Pakistan's…
Overcoming Obstacles for Pakistani SMEs Uzair Salman One of the biggest challenges Pakistan faces today is the lack of export growth. The country’s exports have remained stagnant, failing to surpass…
Preventive Healthcare System in Punjab and Sindh Bilal Hassan According to the 7th Population and Housing Census 2023, the population of Pakistan is around 244 million. Punjab is the largest…
Plastic Waste A convenient catastrophe Asad Hakimullah Plastic, once hailed as a revolutionary material, has become an undeniable environmental menace, contaminating soil as well as oceans and threatening countless species.…
Digital Literacy Matters How it can be cultivated in classrooms uzair salaman In a world where everything seems to operate online, from educational assignments and job applications to banking and…
Breaking the Gridlock Analyzing the UNDP's Human Development Report 2023/2024 Muhammad Shahid Rafique The global Human Development Report of 2023-24 has been released recently by the United Nations Development Program…
Strategic Significance of the Indian Ocean and Pakistan's Maritime Security Mustansar Hussain Tasir The Indian Ocean holds immense strategic significance due to its vital maritime trade routes, resource-rich waters and…
Contract Farming in Foreign Lands A possible growth driver for the economy Dr. Shahzad Aslam Siddiqui If it is true that an army marches on its stomach, the same can…
The Neglect of the Education Sector Naila Azhar Pakistan Institute of Education – a subsidiary of the education ministry – recently released a report on the performance of the education…
Understanding Terrorism in Newly Merged Districts Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq The merger of the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in 2018 through the 25th…
8 Key Risks to Pakistan's Economy Asadullah Recently, the Ministry of Finance released its 'Fiscal Risk Statement FY2023-24' which provides an overview of potential risks and uncertainties that could impact…
Navigating Tradition and Transformation Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq Pakistan's conventional society is characterized by rich cultural traditions, strong familial bonds and communal values. Family gatherings and social events hold significant…
Social Protection in Pakistan Dr. Sidra Muqeet Governments have the primary responsibility of providing social protection to their citizens. It is the only way to facilitate marginalized and vulnerable segments…
Proportional Representation System Dr. M. Usmani For the survival of its political and socio-economic system, Pakistan needs a strong federal government that has the ability to better deal with internal…
Reasons for Tax Evasion Bilal Hassan In the current socio-economic situation of Pakistan, the significance of tax revenue for balancing government budgets cannot be oversimplified, especially when sufficient sources for…
Policing Gender-Based Violence Kamran Adil IntroductionGender-based violence (GBV) has many forms. One of its ugliest forms, prevalent in the Indian Subcontinent, is child marriage. More often than not, underage girls…
Pakistan's Politics ...and the Theory of Rise and Fall Iqra Riaz ud Din Ibn-e-Khaldun's theory of “Rise and Fall” argues that nations go through a social change that entirely transforms…
Our Perennial Water Crisis Adopting Innovative approaches is a sine qua non Dr. Sidratul Muntaha Pakistan is facing a severe water crisis that is putting millions of lives at risk.…
Political Crisis in Pakistan An enormous Challenge Shahid Hussain Solangi Currently, Pakistan is witnessing one of the worst kinds of political crises in its history. Prevailing political chaos in the…
Pakistan's Start up Ecosystem Mahmood Gondal In a recent report, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has concluded that digitization has the potential to add $60 billion…
The Future of Pakistan A categorical outlook Dawood Abbas Khan Pakistan, a democratic country with a chequered history, is continuously facing a slew of challenges. Based on the past and…
Women's Empowerment ..... and the Future of the Nation Zakir Ullah Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, rightly observed back in 1944: “No nation can rise to the…
Leafs Project for Pakistan A saga of short-term gains and long-term pains Abdul Basit Merman The World Bank recently closed its Locust Emergency and Food Security (LEAFS) project, for which…
A Quagmire of Strange Democracy at Work The Nation Lost Time and Opportunities for Political Change Dr Mahboob A Khawaja Pakistan represents traces of compelling authoritarian tyranny, stupidity, political sinisterness,…
EXIM Bank of Pakistan Nadia Alamgir With an aim to strengthen external trade, attract investments and foster broader economic growth in the country, the Government formally launched, on December 21,…
Dealing with menace of Money Laundering An issue that poses significant challenges to the country's financial stability and security Bilal Hassan Money laundering involves the process of legitimizing illegal funds…
A New Water Front Pak-Afghan relations on the edge of a precipice, again! Nayyar Alam Khan Tensions between the de facto government in Afghanistan and Pakistan continue to soar. In…
Politics The idea and what we need Dr. Sidratul Muntaha Politics is the broad, universal and essential study of how governments, policies and internal relations work. It plays a critical…
Pakistan's National Security Mosaic Mustansar Hussain Tasir In the intricate dance of comprehending Pakistan's national security dynamics, the fusion of psychology and the safeguarding of the nation emerges as a…
Peregrinations of Pakistan's Economy Fazzal Abbas In the intricate dance of global politics and economics, the economic standing of every nation emerges as a cornerstone. The prevailing global economic conditions…
Performing Poorly on Climate Nazish Alam Bhutta On December 08, 2023, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), which is published by: Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute and the Climate Action…
National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency Muhammad Bilal Butt With a view to combating the rising menace of cybercrimes in Pakistan, the government recently set up a National Cybercrime Investigation Agency…
National Space Policy Dr Hassan Qureshi Pakistan's interim cabinet has approved Pakistan's first-ever “National Space Policy” under which international companies will be allowed to provide communication and coordination services to…
Pakistan-Iran Tensions Muhammad Sheraz In what can be said an unprecedented escalation of hostilities between the two brother countries and neighbours, Pakistan and Iran have conducted strikes on each other's…
An Unprecedented Wave of Migration Warda Nadeem In recent years, a disconcerting trend has taken root among the educated youth of Pakistan – the increasing inclination to seek a safer…
Socio-economic Significance of Migrant Workers Bilal Hassan Pakistan is an emerging economy with a gross domestic product (GDP) of USD 341 billion in fiscal 2023. Its share in world GDP…
Federal Criminal Prosecution Service … and the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan Kamran Adil IntroductionOn 30th October 2023, a new law styled the Federal Prosecution Service Act, 2023 was enacted.…
CPEC 2.0 Challenges and future prospects Dr. Hassaan Bin Zubair The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is not merely a development initiative; it's a monumental journey of strategic partnership and economic…
Mental Health Crisis A silent epidemic in Pakistan Dr Nuzhat Sultana The tragic death of a young CSS officer, Muhammad Bilal Pasha, who was serving as Chief Executive Officer of…
Climate-Smart Agriculture in Pakistan Syed Karamat Naqvi A growing global population and changing diets are driving up the demand for food. This is especially concerning for Pakistan, as it is…
Pakistan's Climate Odyssey Navigating threats and seizing opportunities for a sustainable tomorrow Muhammad Anwar Farooq As Pakistan grapples with the daunting challenges posed by climate change, the nation stands at…
Unravelling the Philosophical Core of Pakistan's National Security Mustansar Hussain Tasir The philosophical concept of national security encompasses grappling with the ethical and moral dilemmas associated with preserving a nation's…
Elections 2024 Holding free and fair polls is the key to a strong, vibrant democracy Shafqat Javed There are no two opinions that the legitimacy of a country's democracy, in…
Crisis of Higher Education in Pakistan M. Usman Butt Universities are the identity of a country and the society that inhabits it. Academic and research activities in these seats of…
Implementing TP Regulations Bilal Hassan To determine the transfer price (TP) at arm's length in transactions between associates, the Directorate General of International Tax Operations is empowered under Section 230E…
Incorporating Gender Perspective into the Enforcement of Trafficking in Persons Kamran Adil In the tumult of every conflict, human rights face great repercussions. The emerging situation in the Middle East…
Agroforestry An eco-friendly and sustainable substitute for traditional farming practices Muhammad Furqan Alvi It is common knowledge that agroforestry is a land management system that combines trees, crops and/or animals…
Illegal Immigrants Kamran Adil IntroductionApproaching the issue with a humanitarian lens, the Government of Pakistan pressed all undocumented migrants from all countries to depart the country by 1st November 2023,…
The 16th ECO Summit Dr. Khurshid Rizvi The Economic Cooperation Organization, an economic bloc that includes several ex-Soviet nations – Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – along…
Ensure Separation of Powers …...to have rule of law in Pakistan Dr. Khurshid Rizvi Is Pakistan a stable or a struggling state? Is Pakistan performing well on all key developmental…
Looming Expulsion of Afghan Refugees What should Pakistan do to better handle the situation Dr. Sidra Muqeet In the face of escalating attacks from across the border targeting Pakistan's border…
Rising Petrol Prices in Pakistan A look at the ways to fight the monster Bilal Hassan Rising prices of petroleum products are sending shockwaves across the country as they roll…
Implications of Unharmonized Sales Tax Bilal Hassan Pakistan has five jurisdictions for the purpose of sales tax on services, viz. the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT); the territories of the provinces…
Policing Organized Crime The Police Order (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 Kamran Adil On 15th September 2022, the Governor of the Punjab promulgated the Police Order (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. Since the newly-promulgated…
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Human Rights in Pakistan Yet another gloomy year Ayeza Fatima The Human Rights Watch has issued its World Report 2023 (33rd edition) wherein the international rights organization has blamed the…
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Pakistan in the 21st Century Zakir Ullah Pakistan was carved out of India in 1947 but its birth was not normal. Lawrence Ziring has likened the emergence of Pakistan to…
Resurgence of Terrorism How to root out terrorism that has returned with a vengeance Haseeb Khan Ever since November 1995 when al-Qaeda terrorists carried out a deadly attack on the…
Is Indus Waters Treaty Under Siege? Aftab H. Wahla The Indus Waters Treaty (1960), a water-sharing agreement between Pakistan and India, is often hailed as one of the most successful…
Powers to Amend Assessments under Self-Assessment Scheme Bilal Hassan The self-assessment scheme has been implemented through section 120(1) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (ITO 2001) to encourage voluntary tax…
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Pakistan’s Undying Debt Romance Breaking the Marriage of 'Economic Inconvenience' Haroon Ahmad Sheeraz As geo-economics takes center stage in the comity of nations, a lot more has changed in the…
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The One Percent Republic Osman Khan In Pakistan, the democratic system is merely a veil that covers the dominant elitist mindset of a certain few who – according to many…
System of Police in Pakistan An Introduction Pakistan is a federation as per its constitution. This federal nature has resulted in the division of work between the federation and the…
Women in Judiciary Justice with a gender perspective “A more gender-diverse judiciary will have far-reaching effects on people's access to justice and the quality of justice.” — Human Rights Commission…
The Looming Debt Default Emerging economies are facing a high risk “The debt crisis facing developing countries has intensified … A comprehensive approach is needed to reduce debt, increase transparency,…
Reko Diq Agreement A fair deal or a mine of controversies? To ensure sustainable economic activity and growth, it is necessary to improve the investment climate in Pakistan by way…
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Recovering from 2022 Floods Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Damage, loss and needs assessment following the unprecedented floods in Pakistan calls for 'building back better', based on the principles of the poor…
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Youth Empowerment Through Skills Development How Pakistan can harness the true potential of young people Barack H. Obama, the 44th President of the United States, once said, “The future belongs…
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Policing Murders in Pakistan The right to life is, indeed, the most precious of human rights. For any society, it is the cornerstone, and a basic indicator, of safety and…
Pakistan’s Political Crisis Dear leaders, please show some maturity and grace The ongoing tussle for power among political parties, an ugly atmosphere of mistrust and a tendency of not recognizing…
Pakistan in Search of Freedom and Security Today, Pakistan is crippled with catastrophic floods, rising insecurity and rampant socioeconomic and political exploitation. The country's ruling elite and the Generals are…
A Cursory Look at Pakistan Demographic Survey 2020 Recently, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released Pakistan Demographic Survey (PDS) 2020 – the twentieth round of a series of surveys –…
An Overview of Local Government System in Pakistan Local government is one of the vital organs of a state through which programs of development are formulated and implemented for a…
The Saga of Civilian Supremacy in Pakistan A chequered history The increasingly important role of the army in Pakistan's politics has been given a boost by the country's relationship with…
A New Warmth in Pak-China Relations The all-weather friendship between Pakistan and China is of exemplary importance. The history of strong and stable relations between the two countries spans many…
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The Flood Disaster Causes and Management The death toll has, so far, crossed the grim milestone of 1400 and it is likely to rise further. Around 33 million people –…
The Economy Of Pakistan Challenges and Prospects Let's start with the consuming attitude of the people. It is a fact that in Pakistani society, people spend more than what they…
Taxation Policy for Foreign Remittance Foreign remittances have multiple socio-economic and political effects for a country. For example, an empirical study concludes that a one percent increase in foreign remittances…
A Case for State-Owned Enterprises in Pakistan Pakistan is facing a formidable economic challenge. The country's trade deficit has soared to $48.66 billion. The mighty dollar went from PKR166.8 to…
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The Sick Man of South Asia Pakistan, our beloved nation, turned 75 last month; but to the utter dismay of those who feel that the only growth being witnessed is…
Taxing Banking Businesses Besides paying a tax of Rs 178 billion for the year ended on December 31, 2021, the banking sector collected and paid over Rs162 billion as withholding…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CRIMES IN PAKISTAN ARTICLE The rationale behind the protection of intellectual property rights is diverse in nature. Trademark protection enhances the level of transparency by providing the opportunity…
Circular Debt …How it impacts the energy sector of Pakistan Power production sources Pakistan has mix energy producing sources. According to a layman, who almost every day sees discussions on…
Balochistan and the National Security Policy 2022-26 A Critical Appraisal In January last, the Government of Pakistan unveiled its first-ever National Security Policy 2022-26. The main objective behind this momentous…
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Taxation of Profit on Debt Therefore, a person pays yield on an account, deposit or a certificate under the National Savings Scheme or Post Office Savings Account. A banking company…
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EMERGING ENERGY ORDER European countries depend deeply on Russian oil and gas. According to different estimates, Russia provides about 40 percent of natural gas to Europe and more than a…
Economic Crisis in Pakistan Challenges and Remedies At the time of independence, Pakistan (West Pakistan) had a population of 30 million people with a per capita income of 100 US…
Current Dynamics of Pakistan US Relations An overwhelming majority of Pakistanis believes that the United States orchestrated the regime-change operation in Pakistan, leading to the ouster of former Prime Minister…
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Existentialism Seeking the Meaning of Life The philosophical legacy of existentialism is grounded in the phenomenological approach. The phenomenology of Edmund Husserl, inspiring Heidegger, Sartre and others, provided the basic…
Budget Strategy Paper for 2022-23 The Medium-Term Budget Strategy Paper for 2022-23 to 2024-25 envisages slowing down of GDP growth ranging from 5 to 6.2 percent. It says that the…
Article 6 To Whom It May Concern! Offence of High Treason Article 6 of the constitution defines offence of “High Treason”. The Article is reproduced as under: “6. High Treason.…
75 Years of Pakistan Seventy-five years of Pakistan's independence has been like a tumultuous journey for the Pakistani nation. But, hardly any sane person would deny that even today we…
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Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22 The State of Economy Carefully Surveyed On June 09, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey 2021-22. This yearly flagship publication of the Ministry…
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Pakistan's Blue Economy Protracted Opportunities and Challenges Introduction With an increased economic interdependence of the countries in this era of globalization, different avenues have been persistently explored and tapped so…
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Importance of Criminology in Pakistan Criminology is a scientific discipline that has gained immense importance in the recent years because of the complex nature of the crime, its different kinds…
Female Bombers New Modus Operandi in Terrorism The months of April and May this year were of havoc and turmoil in Pakistan. While National and Punjab Assemblies witnessed political transition,…
Global Population Growth and Sustainable Development The following key findings are based on the report Global Population Growth and Sustainable Development, prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations…
The Rise of Taliban and Pakistan's Foreign Policy The cross-border infiltration, repatriation of Afghan refugees, counterterrorism policy, harbouring of terrorist organizations and tariff and non-tariff barriers in bilateral and transit…
Reko Diq Deal The federal and Balochistan governments and two international firms — Antofagasta PLC and Barrick Gold Corporation — have reached an agreement in principle on a framework to…
Regime Change in Pakistan The recent change of government in Pakistan has given birth to huge hullabaloo as the ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan and his supporters maintain that it…
Politics of Deception and Betrayal There is a stunning, embarrassing silence as to why the army generals would become a part of the violent assumption for change and plague the…
Policing and Safia Bano Case Safia Bano Case is exceptional in the sense that a bench of five judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, after exhaustion of all legal…
Online Education Re-imagine the Future Online education is the order of the day! If the coronavirus pandemic has taught the people anything, it is that the need for digital education…
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Best Judgement Assessment Section 121 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, allows the Commissioner to make what is termed “best judgement” assessment. This power was also to be found in…
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SELF-ASSESSMENT SYSTEM A look at the factors that affect its success Introduction Many countries have introduced self-assessment for income taxation to encourage voluntary compliance so as to engender more efficient…
POLICING AND PROPOSED LAW REFORMS The Context In the absence of national accounting of crime and justice sector factors, international indicators have to be used. In the realm of the…
NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY The new national vade mecum Acknowledging that the “country’s security imperatives in the next decade will be driven by the need to realise its economic potential while…
Likelihood of a Presidential System That is the basic concept behind the "Utopian State —" a state where everyone lives in merry harmony, where there is depth in understanding between…
What Ails the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan? The criminal justice system of Pakistan comprises four main agencies: the police, the prosecution, the judiciary and the prisons; the first three…
Pakistan's New Geo-Economic Strategy The world has gone through a series of watershed moments in the recent years, clearly reshaping contemporary politics among nations. The new war theatre between states…
Kashmir Delimitation Narendra Modi-led BJP-RSS government in India is hell bent on depriving the Muslims of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) of all their democratic rights. With an…
Major Reasons for Increased Tax Litigation A fresh spate of litigation cases has been seen in the recent past against the actions of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation…
Gender Stereotypes Stereotypes of women and men The origin of the current stereotypes of women dates back to the 19th century. This was the era of Industrial Revolution. As a…
Foreign Loans Only a curse for Pakistan On the eve of elections in 2018, the leadership of the PTI pledged to the debt-ridden nation that it would break the begging…
Urban Policing and Police Reforms in Pakistan Police and policing face many challenges in Pakistan. From retrograde legal framework to archaic criminal and business processes, all sorts of perceptions are…
Thana Culture Thana Culture is a negative connotation which is used to indicate the non-friendly attitude of the police station (Thana) staff towards the general public. Following notions form part…
Understanding Pakistan-Russia Rapprochement Until recently, the bilateral ties between Russia and Pakistan remained hostage to historical baggage. Trust deficit (Pakistan's almost blind pursuit of US strategic objectives and Russia's continuing…
MODI'S U-TURN ON INDIA'S FARM LAWS In a thumping victory for farmers, the Indian government has withdrawn three farm laws – the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance…
OIC Meeting in Islamabad The Muslim World shows unity to address growing crisis in Afghanistan On December 19, 2021, Pakistan hosted an extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers…
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سی پیک منصوبوں میں سست رفتاری پاکستانی معیشت پر اثرات پاکستانی معیشت میں بہتری کے لیے سی پیک پر انحصار کیا جا رہا ہے ۔ 2018ء تک اِس عظیم منصوبے…
POLICING EXTREMISM and TERRORISM IN PAKISTAN The aforementioned points are by no means exhaustive and are very much fallible. The only purpose of stating these points is to initiate discourse…
Understanding the Impact of Income Tax Expenditures on Economy The estimated loss of revenue due to income tax, sales tax and customs duty expenditures was Rs.448 billion, Rs.578 billion and…
Mangroves Part II A long with their defensive role against natural disasters, the social, environmental and economic benefits of mangroves increase their importance manifolds, as these forests are among the…
Public-Speaking Skills and INTERVIEW The keys to becoming a good public speaker are: thorough preparation, careful planning and frequent practice. Start by speaking to small groups of friends on a…
BALOCHISTAN'S MISSING POOR The most important component of Ehsaas Program (EP) is the Ehsaas Kafaalat Programme (EKP), which entails the provision of cash stipends of 2,000 rupees monthly to the…
RETHINKING CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN PAKISTAN Every now and then, lot of noise is made about the poverty of imagination in dealing with criminal justice challenges in Pakistan. This cacophony is…
A CRIME THAT OFTEN GOES UNREPORTED HONOR KILLING A Challenge to the law-enforcement agencies Brief Introduction Violence against women is not confined to our country only rather it is prevalent…
Pakistan and the FATF Grey List It has become almost a routine now that the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) praises Pakistan for its hard work to meet the…
Dealing with informality through Taxation Informality is considered a cause of low productivity and poverty in developing economies. It is empirically found that development is associated with declining informality. It…
World in Focus (SEP-OCT 2021) National & International With MCQs Sept. 16: Pakistan and China signed an agreement to promote two-way tourism in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries. Sept. 16:…
Banking on Equality SBP's New Policy for Financial Inclusion of Women On September 17, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) launched a special policy based on gender diversity to transform…
The Modernization of Agriculture Agriculture has a very strong forward linkage with industries as it provides raw material for textile, leather and other sectors. It has also very robust backward…
Single National Curriculum in Pakistan TO BE, OR NOT TO BE, THAT IS THE 'PROBLEM' Education in Pakistan is an acrimonious topic, quite literally. With a bunch of parallel streams…
Pakistan's Afghan Challenge Amidst the severe liquidity crisis, the entire governance structure is on the verge of crumbling. Almost half the Afghan population is food-insecure with hundreds of thousands internally…
Deterrent Punishments How the purpose can be achieved? In simple connotation, the concept of 'deterrence of punishment' means 'threat of punishment'. Undeniably, deterrence is a 'must' factor for the maintenance…
Changing Climate ...and Its Implications for Pakistan Climate-related challenges are not new to Pakistan and the nation has suffered in the form of extreme floods and prolonged droughts for many…
Bogus Refund Claims through self-assessed declarations A taxpayer may compute total income for the tax year while filing the declaration to this effect. Total income is sum of all incomes…
Understanding Ecocide The word ‘ecocide’ originates from the Greek word oikos which means home, and the Latin word caedere which means an act of killing or demolishing. Hence, the term…
Do We Really Need Literature In Our Lives? Literature may not be as important as water, food or oxygen for our lives, but it is surely important for improving the quality…
Wonders of Technology in Policing An introduction to Women Safety Application It is a fundamental responsibility of a state to protect the life, liberty and property of its citizens. Police…
Taxes and Economy Consumption expenditure is one of the determinants of economic growth. Two components of expenditure include household or private expenditure and government expenditure. Household expenditure has inverse relationship…
Perils of Cyber Insecurity The world has entered in the era of Fourth Industrial Revolution, that is, the automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices with the help of smart…
PAKISTAN'S PERFORMANCE IN TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS After the division of British India in 1947, Pakistan first participated in the 1948 Olympic Games that were held in London, and has, since…
Institutional Decay in Pakistan There is an urgent need for reforms Pakistan, a state where no one hears the plea of Rashida Bibi who visits nearby police station for registration…
Justice System Response To Crimes Against Women society responds to crimes and wrongs in various ways. At institutional level, it responds through its justice system, which manifests itself through its…
Water Scarcity in Pakistan Water Scarcity When an individual does not have access to safe and affordable water to satisfy her or his needs for drinking, washing or other livelihoods,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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,…
