Mahnoor Sheikh

Time to reassess prioritiesFor centuries, countries have preferred increasing military power, thinking this is what adds to their security and sovereignty. The year 2020, however, is an eye-op

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Mere talk and no action is not helpingAlmost six months into power and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government seems to be struggling with one crisis or another. Economic turbulence asi

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Very active indeed Since Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken office, much can be seen happening on our foreign front. With visits around the world, mainly Arab countries, China and Turkey, PM<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/09/pm-imrans-diplomacy/" title="Read more" >...</a>

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And a look ahead The year 2018 saw much political upheaval in Pakistan. A sitting prime minister was disqualified, jailed and a new government was installed. Along with the transition in government,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2019/01/03/2018-a-year-of-accountability-drive-and-judicial-activism/" title="Read more" >...</a>

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‘Think clear, write simple’ is the key Taking a break from hardcore political stuff, I decided to write on something that is of concern to many young people here in Pakistan. Almost<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/19/css-pressure/" title="Read more" >...</a>

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Leaf out of IK’s book? It’s not just our Prime Minister Imran Khan who is known for taking U-turns on key issues. US President Donald Trump, it seems, is also following in<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/07/trumps-u-turn/" title="Read more" >...</a>

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A ray of hope, or not? The Indian and Pakistani governments’ decision to develop Kartarpur border corridor to facilitate Sikh pilgrims is a welcome move as it can help bridge the gap<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/12/02/kartarpur-corridor/" title="Read more" >...</a>

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Foreign policy dynamics have changed in the age of social media Pakistan and the United States are at it again – a war of words featuring allegations and counter allegations. This blame<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/20/trump-vs-imran-a-case-of-two-populists/" title="Read more" >...</a>

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Sensationalising a non-issueNot often do we see people debating over books in Pakistan but past few weeks have seen the country’s obsession with books. First it was the The Spy Chronicles, w

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Sailing through storms on the foreign frontThe Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has finally managed to complete its five-year democratic term, marking a history in the country.

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Beyond symbolismMarch 8 as International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated across the globe to pay homage to the great women who have left their mark on world history and to call for the empow

Time to get our priorities right Pakistan – despite being an agricultural state – has little to offer to the agriculture sector. Although agriculture accounts for half of the employed labour force<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2017/10/29/economic-crisis-and-abandoned-agriculture-sector/" title="Read more" >...</a>