A hard state? Misconceived state policies have pushed the country into an abyss. Published 04 Apr, 2025 06:29am Email Your Name*Cancel
A hard state? Misconceived state policies have pushed the country into an abyss. Published 04 Apr, 2025 06:29am Email Your Name*Cancel
From hard to harder Instead of ‘hard state’ turning even harder, citizens deserve a state that goes soft on them in delivering democratic and development aspirations. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:00am
From hard to harder Instead of ‘hard state’ turning even harder, citizens deserve a state that goes soft on them in delivering democratic and development aspirations. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:00am
Losing the plot It was the likes of Ahluwalia who recognised that the economic strategy would have to change, away from "import substitution" towards liberalisation. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:19am
Losing the plot It was the likes of Ahluwalia who recognised that the economic strategy would have to change, away from "import substitution" towards liberalisation. Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:19am
History’s witness Theodore White attended Japan’s formal surrender to Gen MacArthur. Published 03 Apr, 2025 07:28am
History’s witness Theodore White attended Japan’s formal surrender to Gen MacArthur. Published 03 Apr, 2025 07:28am
First line of defence Pakistan’s foreign service has long needed reform to be able to adapt to global changes and leverage opportunities in a more multipolar world. Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:48am
First line of defence Pakistan’s foreign service has long needed reform to be able to adapt to global changes and leverage opportunities in a more multipolar world. Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:48am
The roots of crisis This youth bulge is frequently talked about, but its scale and possible impact remains under-analysed. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:07am
The roots of crisis This youth bulge is frequently talked about, but its scale and possible impact remains under-analysed. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:07am
Neighbourly cooperation Given the presence of militants in the border areas, securing regional cooperation is essential. Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:43am
Neighbourly cooperation Given the presence of militants in the border areas, securing regional cooperation is essential. Published 30 Mar, 2025 06:43am
Mengal march holds promise The state should be grateful for Akhtar Mengal’s activism as it can facilitate a process which can result in peace. Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:13am
Mengal march holds promise The state should be grateful for Akhtar Mengal’s activism as it can facilitate a process which can result in peace. Updated 30 Mar, 2025 09:13am
Coercive approach won’t work Pakistan can choose to adopt policy of rigid enforcement and alienation, or embrace cooperative approach that wins Afghan hearts and minds. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:24am
Coercive approach won’t work Pakistan can choose to adopt policy of rigid enforcement and alienation, or embrace cooperative approach that wins Afghan hearts and minds. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:24am
Targeting visa holders The Trump administration has weaponised the fact that visas can be taken away without any explanation. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:57am
Targeting visa holders The Trump administration has weaponised the fact that visas can be taken away without any explanation. Updated 29 Mar, 2025 08:57am
Societal reckoning A visible missing factor is the active presence of fathers. Published 29 Mar, 2025 07:09am
Societal reckoning A visible missing factor is the active presence of fathers. Published 29 Mar, 2025 07:09am
Labour market issues We have so many young people in Pakistan. But most of them are uneducated and unskilled. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 09:04am
Labour market issues We have so many young people in Pakistan. But most of them are uneducated and unskilled. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 09:04am
Depths of despair The leadership of mainstream political parties must engage constructively with the disillusioned politicians of Balochistan. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 09:05am
Depths of despair The leadership of mainstream political parties must engage constructively with the disillusioned politicians of Balochistan. Updated 28 Mar, 2025 09:05am
New world order Pakistan faces reductions in aid across education, healthcare & infrastructure. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 09:15am
New world order Pakistan faces reductions in aid across education, healthcare & infrastructure. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 09:15am
Fleecing lambs All’s well that ends well. But it’s a good idea nonetheless to find lessons to draw from such episodes. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:53am
Fleecing lambs All’s well that ends well. But it’s a good idea nonetheless to find lessons to draw from such episodes. Updated 27 Mar, 2025 08:53am
A predator state What we are witnessing is an unaccountable state that has lost the trust of its own people. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:03am
A predator state What we are witnessing is an unaccountable state that has lost the trust of its own people. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:03am
Merged areas: livelihood dilemma The wait for the promised funds and development in the former Fata region is still ongoing. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:09am
Merged areas: livelihood dilemma The wait for the promised funds and development in the former Fata region is still ongoing. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:09am
SRH at school If parents choose silence, teenagers will still seek answers. Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:14am
SRH at school If parents choose silence, teenagers will still seek answers. Published 26 Mar, 2025 07:14am
Hard state, soft state What is absolutely required is a Nelson Mandela-like initiative to help heal the country. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:42am
Hard state, soft state What is absolutely required is a Nelson Mandela-like initiative to help heal the country. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:42am
The view from Aurangzeb’s grave The question is who the ideal ruler was, which Aurangzeb was not. Some say it was Akbar, but the Hindu right hates him with often greater zeal. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:37am
The view from Aurangzeb’s grave The question is who the ideal ruler was, which Aurangzeb was not. Some say it was Akbar, but the Hindu right hates him with often greater zeal. Updated 25 Mar, 2025 09:37am
Not banks alone Banks can only lend where risk can be assessed and mitigated. Published 25 Mar, 2025 08:13am
Not banks alone Banks can only lend where risk can be assessed and mitigated. Published 25 Mar, 2025 08:13am
