Rizwan Ahmad

Opinion

The article argues Pakistan’s soldiers are often reduced to political debate, while their sacrifices—martyrdom, injuries, and lasting family grief—deserve lasting national remembrance and respect.

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While headlines focus on challenges, Pakistan’s resilience, young population, rising tech sector, entrepreneurial drive, and strategic location point to a stronger future—built on people and innovation.

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Pakistan’s economic crises repeat when consumption outpaces production. The article argues for long-term prosperity through expanding productive capacity, boosting productivity, and strengthening manufacturing to create jobs and exports.

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The piece challenges the idea that lowering tariffs alone drives growth. It argues Pakistan needs financing, stable policy, technology, and infrastructure so domestic industry can compete fairly and sustain jobs and exports.

Arshad Sharif’s untimely death cost Pakistan a fearless voice. The article warns that grief fades into silence, spreading fear and weakening journalism’s mission.

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The article argues Pakistan’s push for trade liberalization cannot deliver export growth without a coherent industrial vision, stable institutions, and stronger production capacity.

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Punjab, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, introduced a Virtual Women Police Station and women-focused e-taxi service to help women report harassment safely and access justice.

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Pakistan’s challenge isn’t a lack of policy ideas, but inconsistent execution. The article argues for policy continuity, outcome-based accountability, clearer roles, and steady follow-through to bridge the gap between intent and results.

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Punjab’s governance reform is gaining visibility through more field engagement, but lasting credibility depends on consistent systems, stronger service delivery, and reforms in healthcare and education.

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Despite laws, child labour continues across Pakistan as poverty pushes families to send children into hazardous work instead of school. Experts urge action through education and better economic support.

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Punjab’s delayed local government elections leave citizens without direct channels to fix everyday problems like water cuts, streetlights and drains. The result: slower governance and weaker accountability.