Rethinking charity in Pakistan
Pakistanis take immense pride in being among the most charitable people in the world. Whether it’s distributing food, giving money to those in need or supporting religious institutions, our culture…
Revisiting the NSP
“Policies are developed so that we don’t become hostage of events.” — Anonymous PAKISTAN’s first and comprehensive National Security Policy has assumed marked importance in the wake of skirmishes between India and…
Wait for it
EID-ul-Azha is a re-enactment of the moment when Abraham surrendered to God’s command and prepared to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail. Over time, the other lineal descendants of Abraham —…
Just do it
After a lot of hue and cry and announcements of new laws no improvements seem to have taken place in the tragic saga of traffic deaths in Karachi. Every day…
Relics of a decrepit system
The demons of darkness have continued to hang over this unfortunate land for a painfully long time now. Depending on the kind of person one is, this has left behind…
A risky race without a rulebook
The spectacular collapse of FTX – once the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange – in late 2022 sent shockwaves through global finance. Overnight, billions vanished. Celsius, Voyager, Terra-Luna followed suit. These…
Prosperity and malnutrition
As Pakistan modernises, a silent crisis is unfolding on our dining tables, reflecting our aspirations and vulnerabilities. Given rising incomes and changing lifestyles, millions of Pakistanis are transforming their food…
Cost-to-capability
Pakistan spends $11,590 per active-duty soldier per year – a figure derived by dividing the country’s total defence budget by the size of its active military personnel. By comparison, Iran…
CAREC connectivity
Pakistan’s strategic location, at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, has long been described as a natural gateway for regional trade. However, being well-placed on the map has not…
It is time to raise better sons
In Pakistan, we have witnessed several episodes of violence, harassment, repression and even murder of several women across the various layers of our economic strata. From the affluent Noor Mukaddam…
