The evolving landscape of Pakistan-Iran relations
With Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi wrapping up his three-day visit to Pakistan, now is a perfect opportunity to explore the rich tapestry...
Swiss decision not to ratify the TPNW
The Swiss government remains steadfast in its refusal to ratify and sign the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (TPNW). It believes it...
Regaining the lost grounds
Generally speaking, general elections as and when these are held, are regarded important and discussed before the people go to the polls...
The greatest show on earth?
AT PENPOINT
India started its polls on 19 April and will complete them on June 1, thus once again trashing the ideal of...
Bridging the gender gap
It is a persistent challenge to ensure gender equality in Pakistan. While there has been some positive development in this respect, yet...
Wakhan Corridor: Vital for CPEC and BRIÂ
An important development that went unnoticed by the Pakistan media radar was the construction of a 50-km stretch of the Silk Road,...
In praise of shendi and shalima
Shendi (not to be confused with shandy) is the event that combines baraat (the ‘real’ shaadi) with mehndi. In other words, add dances to...
Regional instability and the path to peace
The recent attack in Noshki, Balochistan, has once again cast a spotlight on the tumultuous security situation in Pakistan’s largest province. This...
Mental stress in girls from teenage to adulthood
As a girl, I am a keen observer of people's behaviour with girls while living in the same society, in fact living in...
Do They Have Any Idea Where They’re Going?
One Sunday afternoon, my father-in-law was on the Long Island Expressway driving the family to an event. With surprisingly little traffic on...
Fighting the Kuki-Chin Armed Movement
The Bangladesh government has garnered significant experience in countering insurgency activities in the Chattagram Hill Tracts (CHT). Through operations like "Operation Dabanal,"...
Iran’s pragmatic approach to the Afghan Taliban
Iran's relationship with the Afghan Taliban is characterized by complexity and caution, as the two are not traditional allies. Tehran's approach to...
Seedlings of change: Primary education as the root of social transformation
Education is crucial for global growth and prosperity, empowering people and promoting social and economic advancement. Pakistan faces a poverty cycle due...
From quantum leaps to incremental gains: Examining the deceleration of scientific progress
The past two centuries marked an era of transformative changes in human history. It was characterised by extraordinary advancements and innovations that...
The future of population explosion
The population explosion was once not a big threat even considered a blessing for a society or state when the people were...