End of the New Start
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28 March 2026
Gen Z
Gen Z … and the Illusion of Intellectual Independence Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z makes up a massive portion of Pakistan's population, with estimates suggesting they are around…
28 March 2026
Basant’s Return
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28 March 2026
Use of Force in International Law
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28 March 2026
End of Privacy as a Social Norm
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28 March 2026
America’s Deadliest Weapon Democracy
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25 March 2026
Philanthropy in the Light of Islam
Philanthropy in the Light of Islam Generosity is an essential part of a Muslim's conduct Dr. Zahra Naheed The foundation of human society rests upon mutual love, sacrifice and welfare,…
25 March 2026
Excellence of Ramadan Fasting
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25 March 2026
Islam vs. the West
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25 March 2026
15 Aussie Approaches to Life, Work and Learning
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25 March 2026
Rethinking Global Governance
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25 March 2026
In Conversation with Fatima Ayub (PAS)
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13 March 2026
Youth Unemployment in Pakistan
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13 March 2026
Household Integrated Economic Survey
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13 March 2026
Pakistan and the Global Minerals Race
Pakistan and the Global Minerals Race Amidst rising global demand for critical resources, Pakistan faces a defining choice Dr. Muhammad Ahmad In recent years, the global race for critical minerals…
13 March 2026
Policing Traffic Crimes in Pakistan
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13 March 2026
The Rise of New Financial Institutions
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10 March 2026
AI Human Intelligence
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5 March 2026
India’s Dulhasti Stage-II Project
India's Dulhasti Stage-II Project Weaponization of water is a silent yet potentially lethal threat to Pakistan Madiha Kahlown In clear violation of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the Indian…
5 March 2026
US Raid on Venezuela
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2 March 2026
Pakistan’s Gold Sector
Pakistan's Gold Sector Minahil Sheikh Gold market plays a vital role in Pakistan's economy and society, as the annual consumption of this precious metal in the country ranges between 60…
21 February 2026
In Conversation with Aleem Malik (PAS)
In Conversation with Aleem Malik (PAS) 4th in Pakistan; CSS 2024-25 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Aleem Malik…
20 February 2026
Why Pakistan’s SDG Commitments
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3 February 2026
New Command Structure of Pakistan’s Armed Forces
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…
3 February 2026
Labour Trends in Pakistan
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.…
2 February 2026
National Industrial Policy 2025-30
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2 February 2026
Reforming Pakistan’s Tax System for Economic Revival
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2 February 2026
IMF’s 11 Conditions for Pakistan
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…
2 February 2026
Transforming Pakistan’s SOEs
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2 February 2026
Pakistan’s Deteriorating Soil Health
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2 February 2026
The Sevilla Forum on Debt
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30 January 2026
The G20 Johannesburg Summit
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30 January 2026
From Palestine State to Palestine Question
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28 January 2026
World in Focus
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28 January 2026
CPEC Phase-II
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19 January 2026
Infrastructure to Industrialization
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15 January 2026
From Aid to Trade
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15 January 2026
Re-imagining Development in Pakistan
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…
15 January 2026
Explaining the Gold Rush
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…
3 January 2026
Confabulating with Khaliq Naeem Marth
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3 January 2026
In Conversation with Safi Ullah Tariq Dogar
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In Conversation with Momna Azhar (PAS)
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3 January 2026
The Repeating Cycle of Imperial
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…
3 January 2026
India’s Fake News Factory
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3 January 2026
Islam and Classist Divisions
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3 January 2026
The Justice System of Islam
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3 January 2026
Plutocracy vs Meritocracy
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31 December 2025
Climb the Ladder of Financial Literacy
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…
31 December 2025
Starlink in Pakistan
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31 December 2025
Pak-Saudi Ties
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31 December 2025
Boosting Tax Collection
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31 December 2025
Pakistan’s Endless Battle
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31 December 2025
Bridging Pakistan’s Social and Political
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31 December 2025
Civil Society and Good Governance
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31 December 2025
Pakistan’s Inefficient use of Water
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31 December 2025
The 27th Amendment
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31 December 2025
Return of the Nuclear Shadow
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31 December 2025
Taliban and International Law
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24 December 2025
Trump’s Asia Tour
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24 December 2025
Deconstructing the US-India Defence Deal
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24 December 2025
Israel and America’s Agenda of the Conquest of the Arab World
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24 December 2025
Peace Plan
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24 December 2025
COP30
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24 December 2025
Nobel Prizes 2025
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24 December 2025
Global Food Waste
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24 December 2025
World in Focus
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24 December 2025
Sovereign Equality
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24 December 2025
From Geostrategic to Geoeconomics
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24 December 2025
Decoding the Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement
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24 December 2025
Pakistan’s Balancing Act
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24 December 2025
Pakistan-China Relations
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24 December 2025
Pakistan’s Strategic Equilibrium in a Multipolar
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24 December 2025
A Renewed Momentum In Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations
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24 December 2025
Pak-Afghan Conundrum
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24 December 2025
Children of the Flood
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24 December 2025
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24 December 2025
Some Important IR Theories
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24 December 2025
Hard Power vs Soft Power
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24 December 2025
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24 December 2025
In Conversation with Muhammad
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Islam and Defence Policy
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Pakistan’s Demographic Dividend
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23 December 2025
Learning vs. Schooling
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23 December 2025
Declutter your Mind
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23 December 2025
Hung out to Dry
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23 December 2025
Pakistan’s Climate Finance Challenge
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23 December 2025
Education and National Security
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23 December 2025
Vision 2025
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23 December 2025
Transfer of High Court Judges and the Misuse of Article 200
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23 December 2025
Legislative Response to Terrorism in Pakistan
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19 December 2025
Is America the Destroyer of World Peace?
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18 December 2025
World in Focus
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10 December 2025
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Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
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9 December 2025
Salah and Character-building
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FPSC Psychological Examination
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8 December 2025
DATA BANK
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8 December 2025
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8 December 2025
Education
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8 December 2025
Economic Conundrum
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3 December 2025
Pakistan’s Flood Crisis
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3 December 2025
Harnessing the Power of Pakistan’s Youth
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2 December 2025
New Provinces in Pakistan
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2 December 2025
The Anti-Terrorism Law
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26 November 2025
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3 November 2025
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Migration and Globalization
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Apathy to Peace and War
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The Hague Verdict
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29 October 2025
Autonomy Over Bodies
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21 October 2025
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Islam vs Artificial Intelligence
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How the Digital Age is Rewriting Pakistani Literature
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17 October 2025
Promoting Tourism in Pakistan
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17 October 2025
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16 October 2025
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16 October 2025
Hybrid Warfare and Pakistan
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E Commerce
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A new vision for improving Pak-Saudi Relations
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16 October 2025
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10 October 2025
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April 2025 / Archive / International Affairs / International Relations / International Relations / JWT English
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13 January 2025
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2 September 2024
In Conversation with Kamran Shahzad Gondal
In Conversation with Kamran Shahzad Gondal 3rd in Punjab; PMS 2022-23 JWT Editorial Borad “JWT magazine gives aspirants all the information they need.” Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all,…
2 September 2024
In Conversation with Dr. Maryam Zahid (PAS)
In Conversation with Dr. Maryam Zahid (PAS) 4th in Pakistan; CSS 2023-24 JWT Editorial Board ‘’I found my experience at WTI very enlightening in various aspects’’ Jahangir's World Times (JWT):…
2 September 2024
Digital Terrorism
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…
31 August 2024
Shadow Economy
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,…
31 August 2024
Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24
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…
31 August 2024
Federal Budget 2024-2025
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31 August 2024
Digital Forensics
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31 August 2024
China’s Rejuvenation Dream
China's Rejuvenation Dream Junaid Jessar China's rejuvenation, often referred to as the "Chinese Dream," is a multifaceted and ambitious vision articulated by President Xi Jinping. It is aimed at the…
31 August 2024
Modi 3.0
Modi 3.0 Iqra Riaz Ud Din Narendra Damodardas Modi, who has been recently sworn in as the Prime Minister of India for a third term, has emerged as a powerful…
31 August 2024
Why All Eyes on Rafah?
Why All Eyes on Rafah? Abdul Basit Memon The level of barbarity the world saw in Rafah from the recent Israeli airstrikes has generated a psychological shockwave across the globe.…
31 August 2024
Recognition of the State of Palestine
Recognition of the State of Palestine Waqar ul Hassan Fulfilling a long-held Palestinian aspiration, Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognised, on May 28, a Palestinian state, including the Gaza Strip…
31 August 2024
A Chronicle of the Palestine-Israel Conflict
A Chronicle of the Palestine-Israel Conflict Shehzad Ahmed Brohi The decades-old Israel-Palestine issue is one of the most enduring and contentious conflicts in modern history, with profound implications for regional…
28 August 2024
Russia’s Economic Resilience
Russia's Economic Resilience How Russian economy grew amid the Ukraine war and sanctions Dr. Muhammad Ahmad When Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, the West rushed to impose…
27 August 2024
European Parliament Elections 2024
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27 August 2024
The Ocean and Climate Change
The Ocean and Climate Change Osman Khan The ocean, our planet's vast blue heart, has been sending out CO2 alert signals for years. Rising sea levels, acidification, and coral bleaching…
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27 August 2024
The Return of BLOC Politics
The Return of BLOC Politics Aftab H. Wahla Recently, while speaking at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) meeting in Astana (Kazakhstan), Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister,…
21 August 2024
Archive / International Affairs / International Relations / International Relations / July 2024 / JWT English
Global Water Crisis
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21 August 2024
Hangor-class Submarine
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5 August 2024
London Mayor Sadiq Khan
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31 July 2024
Confabulating with Syed Umar Shafiq
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31 July 2024
In Conversation with Rashid Ali
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31 July 2024
In Conversation with Shaher Bano Rai (PAS)
In Conversation with Shaher Bano Rai (PAS) 2nd in Pakistan; CSS 2023-24 JWT Edit. Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background. Shaher…
31 July 2024
Pakistan’s Lunar Mission
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31 July 2024
Strengthen Your Memory
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31 July 2024
World Refugee Day
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31 July 2024
Framing the Media’s Role in Taliban and Women
Framing the Media's Role in Taliban and Women Who shapes the Story? Amna Hashmi The treatment of women by the Taliban has historically been a subject of concern and condemnation…
31 July 2024
Cultural Fusion in Pakistan
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31 July 2024
The Personal is Political
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31 July 2024
Holy Prophet Muhmmad (PBUH) As Role Model
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31 July 2024
Hope The Greatest Driving Force
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31 July 2024
The Great CSS Decline
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…
29 July 2024
Women’s Participation in Labour Force
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29 July 2024
Pakistan’s Delivery Systems
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29 July 2024
Cybersecurity?
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27 July 2024
Education Emergency in Pakistan
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27 July 2024
Food insecurity in Pakistan
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27 July 2024
Pakistan’s Inflation Challenge
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25 July 2024
Overcoming Obstacles for Pakistani SMEs
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25 July 2024
Preventive Healthcare System
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25 July 2024
Torture Law
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22 July 2024
Asia is Heating UP
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22 July 2024
Why do we need Biodiversity
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22 July 2024
Israel Lost the War
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8 July 2024
AI and Autonomous Weapons Systems
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8 July 2024
Understanding Geopolitics
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8 July 2024
Student Protests in the United States
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8 July 2024
The Coming US-China Cold War
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8 July 2024
World Constitution Day
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6 July 2024
World in Focus
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4 July 2024
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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3 July 2024
Judicial Accountability
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3 July 2024
Bureaucracy and AI
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3 July 2024
PakEconomix
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3 July 2024
The Spotted Lake
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3 July 2024
CSS 2024 Solved Papers
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3 July 2024
Data
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2 July 2024
How to Reduce Carbon Footprint
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1 July 2024
Havana Syndrome
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1 July 2024
Development and Environment
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1 July 2024
The Middle East Battleground
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1 July 2024
Oilseed Crops in Pakistan
Oilseed Crops in Pakistan Dr. Rabia Saif In Pakistan, the present situation of oilseed crops, which include sunflower, safflower, brassica, soybean, linseed, sesame, olive and groundnut, is not satisfactory. The…
1 July 2024
Print Media in the Digital Age
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1 July 2024
The Crucial Role of Literature
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1 July 2024
Improve Your English Skills
Improve Your English Skills Fun ways to learn Ayeza Fatima People have almost always believed that reading books is the ideal way one can learn or improve one’s English. However,…
1 July 2024
How to Read Newspapers
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1 July 2024
Essay Political Polarization; Governance and Society
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1 July 2024
Confabulating with Gull Shahnaz Akram
Confabulating with Gull Shahnaz Akram Assistant Director (Investigation) (Federal Investigation Agency FIA) “The material Jahangir's World Times published was quite helpful, specifically the component of GK was the most aiding.”…
29 June 2024
In Conversation with Muhammad Shoaib
In Conversation with Muhammad Shoaib (Assistant Commissioner) 3rd in GB; PMS 2021-22 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background.Muhammad Shoaib…
29 June 2024
In Conversation with Noman Hafeez (PAS)
In Conversation with Noman Hafeez (PAS) 5th in Pakistan; CSS 2022-23 JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background.Noman Hafeez (NH):…
29 June 2024
Plastic Waste
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.…
29 June 2024
Digital Literacy Matters
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29 June 2024
Breaking the Gridlock
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29 June 2024
Strategic Significance of the Indian Ocean and Pakistan’s Maritime Security
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28 June 2024
Pakistan’s Proactive Stance towards Regional and Global Challenges
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28 June 2024
Internationalization
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28 June 2024
Constitutional Framework Governing Pakistan
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28 June 2024
Climate Change and Human Rights
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28 June 2024
Nuclear Energy Summit
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28 June 2024
Cyber Threats to Nuclear Weapons
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28 June 2024
CAA and India’s Dystopian Secularism
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28 June 2024
Rewriting Criminal Law in India
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28 June 2024
China’s Ideological Pivot Back to the Past
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27 June 2024
Understanding the Taiwan Conundrum
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27 June 2024
The State of the Global Climate
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27 June 2024
We Govern AI
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27 June 2024
Word in Focus Feb-March 2024
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27 June 2024
Diplomatic Influence
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26 June 2024
Blasphemy, Intolerance and Transgression
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26 June 2024
The Road to Economic Stability
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26 June 2024
Optional Subjects (MCQs)
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26 June 2024
Solved Papers Compulsory Subjects
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26 June 2024
Pathways to Pakistan’s Prosperity
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26 June 2024
My Health My Right!
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26 June 2024
The Silver Lining
The Silver Lining Investing in women empowerment is the future Muhammad Shahid Rafique In Pakistani society, due to its patriarchal structure, women often face oppression and discrimination. This pushes them…
26 June 2024
Mastering AI Literacy and Digital Skills
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26 June 2024
Echoes of the French Revolution
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26 June 2024
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
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26 June 2024
Grey Zone Warfare
Grey Zone Warfare Navigating the space between peace and conflict Nadia Nadir Naqvi Recently, the Taiwan defence ministry sent a report to the national parliament in which it said that…
26 June 2024
Global Initiative on Digital Health
Global Initiative on Digital Health Ayeza Fatima Digital technologies have been seeping into many facets of our lives. In the healthcare sector, digital health is developed to harness the potential…
26 June 2024
Digital Depression
Digital Depression A New Mental Burden Dr. Sidratul Muntaha Most of us spend more time than we would like to admit glued to our phones or imbued with the digital…
26 June 2024
Can Generative AI Replace Human Creativity?
Can Generative AI Replace Human Creativity? Exploring answers to the most important question of today Dr. Sidratul Muntaha Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made its mark on nearly every industry. Likewise,…
25 June 2024
Eñ El Niño
Eñ El Niño Impact on Pakistan Ahmar Alam On March 05, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a specialised agency of the United Nations, said in a media release that the…
25 June 2024
Confabulating with Tayyaba Hussain
Confabulating with Tayyaba Hussain Sub Inspector (Punjab Police) “World Times magazine gave me the right direction to start my preparation without going to any institute or academy” JWT Edit. Board…
25 June 2024
In Conversation with Iftikhar Ali
In Conversation with Iftikhar Ali (Assistant Commissioner) JWT Edit. Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background.Iftikhar Ali (IA): After completing my early…
25 June 2024
In Conversation with Rab Dino Maitlo (PAS)
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25 June 2024
Contract Farming in Foreign Lands
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…
24 June 2024
The Neglect of the Education Sector
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…
24 June 2024
Understanding Terrorism in Newly Merged Districts
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24 June 2024
8 Key Risks to Pakistan’s Economy
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24 June 2024
Navigating Tradition and Transformation
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…
24 June 2024
Social Protection in Pakistan
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24 June 2024
Proportional Representation System
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24 June 2024
Reasons for Tax Evasion
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24 June 2024
Policing Gender-Based Violence
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24 June 2024
Expansion of Europe’s Schengen Area
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24 June 2024
The Energy Charter Treaty
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24 June 2024
India’s Citizenship Amendment Act
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24 June 2024
India out campaign in Bangladesh?
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24 June 2024
WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference
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24 June 2024
NATO Expansion and Russia-Ukraine War
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24 June 2024
Western Moral and Political Hegemony
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24 June 2024
US vs. China in the Indo-Pacific
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24 June 2024
Reinventing the United Nations
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24 June 2024
Five Habits that Guarantee Success
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7 June 2024
Confabulating with Khushhal Poorani
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4 June 2024
In Conversation with Muhammad Faizan Akhtar
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4 June 2024
In Conversation with Eisha Tir Razia
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4 June 2024
Pakistan’s Politics
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25 May 2024
Our Perennial Water Crisis
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25 May 2024
Political Crisis in Pakistan
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25 May 2024
Pakistan’s Start up Ecosystem
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18 May 2024
The Future of Pakistan
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18 May 2024
Women’s Empowerment
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18 May 2024
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17 May 2024
A Quagmire of Strange Democracy at Work
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,…
17 May 2024
EXIM Bank of Pakistan
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,…
17 May 2024
Money Laundering
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…
16 May 2024
Digitalization of the Criminal Justice Processes by Amending Police Rules
Digitalization of the Criminal Justice Processes by Amending Police Rules Kamran Adil The ContextInformation Technology (IT) is shaping every aspect of life. In Pakistan, data-related interventions that led to digital…
16 May 2024
Elections Pakistan 2024
Elections Pakistan 2024 ....and the future challenges M. Usman Butt Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) have struck a deal to form the next government, alleviating…
16 May 2024
Globalization and Regionalization
Globalization and Regionalization Competition is evolving Dr. Sajjad Hadi The world is passing through some very interesting times. The phenomenon of “economic inversion” is happening. Just like the phenomenon of…
15 May 2024
Indian Atrocities in Kashmir
Indian Atrocities in Kashmir S. Malik The conflict over Jammu and Kashmir is the oldest unresolved conflict between India and Pakistan that has remained on the UN Security Council's (UNSC)…
15 May 2024
Winning Over the Maldives
Winning Over the Maldives In battle between India and China, what's next for Maldives? Muhammad Sheraz During newly-elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing, China and the…
15 May 2024
China’s Recognition of the Taliban Regime
China's Recognition of the Taliban Regime Motives and the future scenario Zafrullah Saroya While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing its diplomatic…
14 May 2024
Economic Reasons for the Unstable Middle East
Economic Reasons for the Unstable Middle East Making sense of the oil-rich region's problems Shafqat Javed The Middle East is among the world's richest regions in natural resources, but despite…
11 May 2024
The Fifth Industrial Revolution
The Fifth Industrial Revolution Is it on the horizon? Munazza Khan Ever since World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab coined the term Industry 4.0 – the buzzword chosen to describe…
11 May 2024
Gaza and Ukraine
Gaza and Ukraine Hypocrisy and double standards of the US-led West Dr. M. Usmani Western hypocrisy is nothing new. According to Western governments, the world should be up in arms…
10 May 2024
Global Trade in Disarray
Global Trade in Disarray Three key sea lanes of trade facing crises Muhammad Bilal Butt The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the apex trade and development body…
10 May 2024
ICJ’s Ruling on Genocide in Gaza
ICJ's Ruling on Genocide in Gaza Osman Khan In its interim ruling dated 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said that it does indeed have jurisdiction to…
10 May 2024
World in Focus
World in Focus Dec. 23 - Jan. 24 M. Usman Butt Dec. 16: Pakistan finished eighth in Junior World Cup with a defeat at the hands of Argentina.Dec. 16: Private…
7 May 2024
Environmental Justice in Conflict Zones
Environmental Justice in Conflict Zones Ausaf Muhammad Rabia Aamir's 'Environmental Ethics: Life Narratives from Kashmir and Palestine' stands as an intellectual tour de force, navigating the intricate interplay between environmental…
7 May 2024
Voice Cloning
Voice Cloning Osama Siddiq On December 18, former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who is in jail over charges of leaking classified documents, addressed his supporters to campaign from behind bars…
4 May 2024
The Quotients of Intelligence
The Quotients of Intelligence Zaria Jamshed Intelligence is more than just getting good grades in school, calculating specific amounts and numbers without a calculator, or knowing the history of Pakistan…
4 May 2024
Black Holes
Black Holes A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so immense that nothing, not even light, can escape its gravitational field once it passes…
4 May 2024
Domestic Violence Pakistan
Domestic Violence Pakistan Wajiha Zaman Despite essential legislation and repeated efforts to control this menace, domestic violence still persists in Pakistan. The alarming situation in relation to the state of…
4 May 2024
Takeaways from COP 28 Deliberations
Takeaways from COP 28 Deliberations M. Bilal Sajid In an era confronting formidable challenges, climate change emerges as a persistent threat facing humanity. Amid escalating temperatures and rising sea levels,…
3 May 2024
International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day MOTHER TONGUE! THAT GOES TO YOUR HEART Dr Hassaan Bin Zubair The term “mother tongue” is one's native language; the language learned by children and passed…
30 April 2024
Navigating the Depths of Palestine Israel Conflict
Navigating the Depths of Palestine Israel Conflict A cultural exploration through 'Clash of civilizations' thesis Zainab Shafqat Malik The enduring strife between Palestine and Israel has weaved a complicated tapestry…
30 April 2024
Learning from Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) Art of Diplomacy
Learning from Holy Prophet's (PBUH) Art of Diplomacy The perfect role model for a diplomat Muhammad Asim Jasra The institution of diplomacy is as old in human history as the…
30 April 2024
Confabulating with Safi Ullah Khan
Confabulating with Safi Ullah Khan Training Coordinator/Assistant Director Training Labour and Human Resource Department (Punjab) JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): Please tell us about your educational backgroundSafi Ullah…
30 April 2024
In Conversation with Dr Zeeshan Ahmad
In Conversation with Dr Zeeshan Ahmad JWT Editorial Board Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell something about your educational background.Dr Zeeshan Ahmad (DZA): Talking about my academic…
30 April 2024
In Conversation with Deepak Nand Lal (IRS)
In Conversation with Deepak Nand Lal (IRS) 258th in Pakistan; CSS 2022-23 Magazine Desk Jahangir's World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background.Deepak Nand Lal…
30 April 2024
Rights of Daughters in Islam
Rights of Daughters in Islam Atta-ur-Rehman Khilji Islam gives a dignified and important status to women in society that is in conformity with their physical and psychological needs and structure.…
27 April 2024
Zayed Sustainability Prize for Pakistan
Zayed Sustainability Prize for Pakistan Magazine Desk In a significant achievement, a Pakistani school, operated by the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT), secured the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize worth $100,000…
27 April 2024
Global Risks Report 2024
Global Risks Report 2024 Magazine Desk Top five risks for Pakistan1. Economic downturn2. Energy supply shortage3. Extreme weather events4. Inflation5. Misinformation and disinformation In its Global Risks Report 2024, which…
27 April 2024
Leap Year
Leap Year Nayyar Alam Khan The month of February 2024 will have 29 days, instead of 28 days it has each year. This one extra day is because the year…
26 April 2024
A New Water Front
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…
26 April 2024
Politics The idea and what we need
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…
26 April 2024
Pakistan’s National Security Mosaic
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…
26 April 2024
Peregrinations of Pakistan’s Economy
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…
26 April 2024
Performing Poorly on Climate
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…
26 April 2024
National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency
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…
26 April 2024
National Space Policy
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…
23 April 2024
Pakistan-Iran Tensions
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…
23 April 2024
An Unprecedented Wave of Migration
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…
23 April 2024
Socio-economic Significance of Migrant Workers
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…
23 April 2024
Federal Criminal Prosecution Service
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.…
23 April 2024
Indian Supreme Court’s Ruling on IIOJK
Indian Supreme Court's Ruling on IIOJK A travesty of justice that augments Modi's authoritarianism Aftab Abbasi On December 11, 2023, the Indian Supreme Court unanimously upheld the legality of legislation…
20 April 2024
Tensions in the Red Sea
Tensions in the Red Sea Magazine Desk As Israel stands accused of genocide in The Hague, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict spreads to the broader region. On December 11, the United States…
20 April 2024
Vietnam’s Bamboo Diplomacy
Vietnam's Bamboo Diplomacy Waqas Anjum Vietnam, a Communist country located in the heart of the region where the competition between the United States (US) and China is most intense, i.e.…
19 April 2024
India-US Honeymoon
India-US Honeymoon Is it coming to an end? Ayeza fatima After successfully hosting the annual G-20 summit in New Delhi in September 2023, Modi was banking on organizing a leaders'…
19 April 2024
The Expansion of BRICS
The Expansion of BRICS The Future will be decided by Economic Influence Shafqat Javed BRICS, an intergovernmental organization originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has recently got…
19 April 2024
Chinese Ban on Rare Earths
Chinese Ban on Rare Earths Zahida Arshad On December 21, 2023, China launched a revised, shortened version of the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export, whereby it banned…
18 April 2024
US-China War of Technology
US-China War of Technology The Technological Arena in the Next Decade Wajih Sani This article analyses the potential of the US technological platform, the specifics and problems of the current…
18 April 2024
Human Rights in the Age of AI
Human Rights in the Age of AI There is a pressing need for a human rights-based approach Zafrullah Saroya The legendary business magnate Bill Gates wrote recently that the “development…
18 April 2024
Blasphemy, Intolerance and Transgression
Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Magazine Desk Magazine Desk A few days ago, we were confronted with news from Lahore about a courageous female police officer, ASP Syeda Shehar Bano, rescuing…
16 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
Artificial Intelligence and Creativity Magazine Desk Magazine Desk The entry of Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream conversation is difficult to pinpoint, but the introduction of OpenAI's advanced language model, ChatGPT,…
16 April 2024
Limit and manage the use of Social Media
Limit and manage the use of Social Media Magazine Desk Magazine Desk The purpose for which social media applications were created was to promote globalization, ease communication beyond borders and…
4 April 2024
World in Focus
World in Focus Nov-Dec 23 M. Usman Butt Nov. 16: Pakistan was re-elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) for a four-year…
4 April 2024
Confabulating with Abdul Subhan
Confabulating with Abdul Subhan Municipal Officer (Sindh) Magazine Desk “Through their hard work, determination and proper counselling of students till they achieve success, the WTI has changed numerous aspirants' fate.”…
4 April 2024
In Conversation with Malik Usman Shahzaib Awan
In Conversation with Malik Usman Shahzaib Awan 8th in Punjab: PMS 2021-22 The WTI played a crucial role in my success. The lectures delivered by brilliant mentors, provision of extremely…
4 April 2024
In Conversation with Rohit Kumar Guneta (PAS)
In Conversation with Rohit Kumar Guneta (PAS) 78th in Pakistan: 1st in Sindh Urban CSS-2022-23 — The first minority candidate to get allocated on open merit — JWT Editorial Board…
4 April 2024
Discovery of Copper Coins at Mohenjo Daro
Discovery of Copper Coins at Mohenjo Daro Zohaib Ahmed A team of experts, led by Director of Archaeology Mohenjodaro, Dr Syed Shakir Shah, and comprising archaeological conservator Ghulam Shabir Joyo,…
4 April 2024
Brand Speaks for Itself
Brand Speaks for Itself Actions instead of words. Results instead of hype. Sajjad Akhtar “What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell…
3 April 2024
The Titanic of Life
The Titanic of Life An allegory to find the right type of people around us Ayeza fatima You all know that RMS Titanic, the Belfast-built luxury steamership which was the…
3 April 2024
Fraudulent Loan Apps
Fraudulent Loan Apps The menace of digital lending Wajiha Zaman Multiple quick-loan apps, available for download on Google Play Store, claim to offer people in Pakistan easy loans at low…
3 April 2024
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Aftab Abbasi If the community of states had a common religion, then that could have been the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is…
3 April 2024
The Loss and Damage Fund
The Loss and Damage Fund Muhammad Ahsan Ramzan On Nov. 30, COP 28 – the 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) –…
3 April 2024
Some Do’s and Don’ts for CSS 2024 Aspirants
Some Do's and Don'ts for CSS 2024 Aspirants Muhammad Asim Jasra The written examination for CSS 2024 is getting closer, and the level of nervousness among aspirants is also increasing.…
3 April 2024
Cultivating Clean Air
Cultivating Clean Air Biorefineries as a sustainable solution to Pakistan's smog crisis Prof. Dr. Muhammad Suleman Tahir Pakistan's lush agricultural landscapes, celebrated for their productivity, are now grappling with a…
3 April 2024
Feminist Climate Justice
Feminist Climate Justice There's no greater feminist cause than the climate fight Nadia Hussain The climate crisis may be a collective problem, but its impacts do not fall equally. Women…
3 April 2024
Urban Development and Sustainable Water Management
Urban Development and Sustainable Water Management How Pakistan Can Reduce the Climate Change Risks through Zakir Ullah Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges faced by human…
2 April 2024
Voices of Resilience
Voices of Resilience Marium Mangi “You are no different from Nazis who stood in my way when I cared for Jews in the Second World War,” said a volunteer, who…
2 April 2024
Is the World Moving towards A Hot War?
Is the World Moving towards A Hot War? An analysis of the new cold war between USA and China-Russia Ushna Tahir The hyperbolic risks pointed out by…
2 April 2024
Effective Revision Techniques for CSS Exam
Effective Revision Techniques for CSS Exam Team WTI After attending months of coaching classes and doing self-preparation for many months, aspirants all across Pakistan are about to take an exam…
2 April 2024
Pakistani Women Have the same Chances as Men
Essay Pakistani Women Have the same Chances as Men Asim Raza Since women constitute half of the world's population, without their active participation in all spheres of life, the dream…
1 April 2024
CPEC 2.0
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…
1 April 2024
Mental Health Crisis
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…
1 April 2024
Climate-Smart Agriculture in Pakistan
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…
1 April 2024
Pakistan’s Climate Odyssey
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…
28 March 2024
Pakistan’s National Security
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…
28 March 2024
Elections 2024
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…
28 March 2024
Crisis of Higher Education in Pakistan
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…
28 March 2024
Implementing TP Regulations
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…
28 March 2024
Incorporating Gender Perspective into the Enforcement of Trafficking in Persons
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…
28 March 2024
Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19 Pandemic Lessons and future strategies for local, national and global spheres Dr. Muhammad Afzal Khan and Dr. Waseem Ahmad The Covid-19 pandemic, a seismic event of our time, upended…
21 March 2024
Tourism and Globalization
Tourism and Globalization Aarifa Nadeem Tourism is arguably the world's largest industry and it continues to record tremendous annual growth rates. For nine consecutive years before the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
21 March 2024
Can Technology Solve the Global Climate Crisis?
Can Technology Solve the Global Climate Crisis? Dr. Khurshid Rizvi This year, the world received a series of warning shots. July was the hottest month ever recorded and heat records…
21 March 2024
COP 28 UAE
COP 28 UAE A win for multilateralism and climate diplomacy? Aftab H. Wahla Climate change is no longer a distant phenomenon; it is just around the corner and is fast…
20 March 2024
The Occupation Water
The Occupation Water How Israel uses water as a weapon of war Wajih Sani "Every hour that passes with Israel preventing the provision of safe drinking water in the Gaza…
13 March 2024
AI vs Human Labour
AI vs Human Labour The largest displacement of human labour looms large Muhammad Bilal Butt At the recently concluded world's first AI safety Summit, which was held at the Bletchley…
13 March 2024