South Africa hikes troop deployment against looters Jul 16, 2021
The death toll in South Africa’s unrest rose to 117 on Thursday as the country called up its army reserves in a bid to quell looting that has stoked fears…
Slicing Syria
AS I write this, Syrian rebels are in control of half of the ancient and strategically vital city of Aleppo. In a rapid three-day advance that saw government forces melt…
When protests go too far
The recent brutal crackdown on protesters in Islamabad has not only brought the streets of the capital to a standstill but also ignited a larger conversation about the very nature…
On a collision course
A PANICKING administration is desperately trying to prevent raging crowds from storming the capital, breaking through all the barriers on their way. For the past several days, Islamabad has been in…
Catalysing climate action
The 29th annual Conference of the Parties (COP29) concluded with a renewed sense of urgency and a litany of commitments aimed at accelerating global climate efforts. Held in the vibrant…
The scientific revolution’s call to rulers
The scientific and technological revolution that began after World War II has fundamentally reshaped global development. Its effects are evident across economies, societies, and international power dynamics. From pioneering innovations…
In the eyes of the world
PAKISTAN’S rule of law ranking, as indicated by the World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index over the past four years, reflects critical challenges in law enforcement, particularly concerning police…
N Korea involvement in Ukraine raises regional security risks: analysts
The deployment of North Korean troops to help Russia in its war against Ukraine is unlikely to have a significant impact on the fighting on the ground but could affect…
The next frontier in cyber security
The newer quantum computers differ from traditional computers as they operate on qubits, the basic units of information in quantum computing that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. This property…
Speaking out in defence of IMF lending
Following the approval of a $7 billion funding agreement by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board, there is a certain amount of optimism that this bailout takes care of all the…
