Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Prof Mukhtar Ahmad emphasised the importance of modernising accreditation frameworks and aligning them with international best practices. “To ensure quality education, we must continuously…
Renowned Pakistan-American economist Atif Mian stirred up a debate on Wednesday last by putting up a Twitter poll about the challenges of corruption and incompetence being faced by developing countries…
“Great judges succeed most when they are praised not so much for the legal soundness of their work, but for the sit-up-and-take-notice boldness of their interventions”. — Allan Hutchinson, author “ASIF,…
The newest entrant in the lexicon of war, Hybrid warfare, has spread to almost all parts of the world today. While it is a challenge for the military and the…
The International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated annually on January 26 to highlight the importance of clean energy in mitigating climate change and encouraging countries to transition to sustainable…
The IMF review mission is expected to arrive by the end of February to conduct the first semi-annual review of the ongoing programme. While the programme remains largely on track,…
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and Riphah International University have announced a joint effort to organize a major conference aimed at strengthening the link between industry and academia. This conference…
President-elect Donald Trump’s new Treasury chief needs to hit the ground running once he takes office, tasked with rolling out his boss’s economic vision and grappling with the country’s debt…
Why has Pakistan struggled to achieve sustainable long-term economic growth despite its vast potential? Development Challenges of Pakistan by Jamil Nasir delves into this critical question, blending thorough research with…
The year 2025 starts with many carry-forward challenges from last year’s and further add to new challenges in the years ahead. The plight of the poor of the country has…
