Two Americas, one election
The upcoming US presidential election may arguably be one of the most consequential in the country’s history. It is like a referendum on the future of democracy in America, if…
Israel at 75
ABDUL Aziz bin Saud has been extensively quoted from his marathon talks with American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during their meeting in 1945 on board US cruiser Quincy in the…
Israel at 75
ABDUL Aziz bin Saud has been extensively quoted from his marathon talks with American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during their meeting in 1945 on board US cruiser Quincy in the…
Absolute victory
August 30 has a special significance in modern history. Exactly 102 years ago, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, managed to achieve a decisive victory against…
Careful strategy
Recent developments on the global and regional arena require careful attention from our policymakers on how to position Pakistan’s foreign policy and military strategy from a strategic positioning standpoint. These…
Global conflicts, economic uncertainties
2024 emerged as a comparatively optimistic period in contrast to the challenging preceding years marked by Covid-19 pandemic. In its aftermath, global economy faced significant upheavals, with numerous businesses shutting…
Virtual politics
Irrespective of who won or lost, if this election has given one single lesson to the political class all over Pakistan, it is this: you cannot ignore Millennials and Gen…
Rising global economic uncertainties
‘Businesses, governments, and investors were already navigating a foggy global landscape before the tragic events unfolding in the Middle East. …Even in the highly unlikely event that the geopolitical situation…
How to fix the economy
Economic uncertainty in Pakistan has led the country to a social apocalypse. Political challenges have opened up another Pandora’s box, adding more problems for an already oppressed population. A million-dollar…
Fiscal discipline key to reforms
Before Pakistan can embark on the long and tedious journey of structural reforms, fiscal discipline must be embraced wholeheartedly. Fiscal discipline refers to the practice of governments maintaining sound financial…
