International law & foreign policy
The recently released Chilcot Report of the Iraq Inquiry has created quite a stir in international law and politics. Crucially, its bruising fallout for the UK and US also offers…
Pakistan’s policy problem
Despite possessing numerous tangible and intangible resources, a rich culture, and abundant natural and man-made assets, Pakistan has been drawn into a state in which it is unable to pursue…
Europe’s Israel policy
More than 457,000 European citizens have signed a petition calling for the full suspension of the European Union’s partnership agreement with Israel within the initiative’s first month. Launched on January…
‘RLNG: Supply glut or policy failure?’: KE’s response
It is important to clarify certain points and provide factual context to the assertions made. The article’s assertions are factually incorrect. K-Electric (KE) does not contract directly with international RLNG…
PMDC vows to address students’ concerns over admission policy
Taking notice of reports and acknowledging the stress and uncertainty faced by students, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has vowed to address the concerns of students over 2025-26…
Flawed deportation policy
PAKISTAN had set Sept 1, 2025, as the deadline for Afghan migrants to return to Afghanistan. This is the culmination of the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan that started in November 2023. Even those…
Pakistan’s Afghan policy
For decades, Afghanistan has remained a theatre of competing ambitions, interventions, and tragedies. Yet amid the churn of global powers, Pakistan stands out for its distinct approach, history and resilience.…
Industrial policy redefined
FOR decades, Pakistan has suffered from de-industrialisation, clinging to a dated model of picking winners through tariff protections and subsidies. This strategy has not only failed to deliver growth; it…
Prohibition: a policy of fear, not facts
Tobacco has been used across societies for generations, yet it is only with modern research that its risks and alternatives have come into sharper focus. Modern research has established that…
Industrial policy a relic
AS a response to sluggish growth, a well-trodden and worn-out narrative regarding the need for an industrial policy is again making the rounds in official circles. It is being proclaimed as the…
