Girls build nations
A nation that denies education to its daughters denies itself progress, prosperity and peace. Yet across Pakistan — and particularly in Balochistan — millions...
Facts over followers
Journalism has been a respected profession because it informs the public and keeps society aware and accountable. In Pakistan, many students study media and...
Cuts never end
THE growing frequency of side-road cutting and refilling in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area in Karachi for gas pipelines, waterworks, and telecommunications reveals...
Excess power wasted
Pakistan is producing excess electricity which is adding to the prevailing financial crisis in the country, as the government has had to pay for...
Balochistan deserves gas
It is a bitter irony that Sui gas — discovered, extracted and supplied from the soil of Balochistan — continues to illuminate kitchens and...
Shariah finance blocked
The current tax regimen of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) related to Islamic leasing has created a serious roadblock in the way of Shariah-compliant...
Who owns data
AS humanity stands at the peak of the greatest technological revolution in history, an invisible but intense competition is unfolding — not only on...
Wheat for all
Food, shelter and clothing are fundamental necessities of human beings. Currently, flour prices in Sindh have been rising due to delayed government action on...
End gender abuse
It is often said that the civility of a nation is judged by how it treats its women. By this measure, Pakistan presents a...
Bigger, not better
The economic comparison between Pakistan and India is usually presented through simplified narratives, headline figures and powerful propaganda in which India is portrayed as...
A dirty transition
The environmental and human cost of mineral extraction is becoming clearer and more alarming by the day. Ghana is a case in point where...
Unraveling global order
AT the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney uttered a truth many leaders tend to avoid: the rules-based international order...
Tensions over Venezuela
The relations between the United States and Venezuela have never been of friend-ship and trust. Venezuela, an oil-rich nation of 29 million, has always...
Dying for justice
I write not in anger, but in anguish. After serving the federal government for over 25 years, I never imagined that at the age...
Patriotism through knowledge
The national emblem of Pakistan is a familiar sight for everyone, yet its deeper meaning remains largely overlooked. Beyond its visual identity, the emblem...