Whither National Action Plan?
The National Action Plan was a hasty reaction to a national emergency that forced a sleeping state to finally shake off its ambivalence to talk or fight. There was a…
China and its National Action Plan
Pakistan’s response to the war on terror hinged around the National Action Plan. After having instituted two points of the plan relating to the military courts and the associated legislation,…
National Action Plan great challenge
On the conclusion of an 11-hour marathon meeting with parliamentary leaders and military officials Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced a 20-point action plan to lead the nation out of the…
Unplanned national inaction
The limits of the will and the capacity of the Pakistani state are fast being exposed, and it isn’t even a full year since the horror of December 16 was…
Profit vs planet
Climate change is a ticking time bomb, wreaking havoc globally. Rapid urbanisation, industrial development and excessive consumerism have put huge pressure on natural resources. Under these circumstances, an important question…
International trade on the line
The trade war has begun, and international trade is currently under threat. International relations are also under strain, primarily due to new tariffs imposed by the US administration on potential…
The national security challenge
The national security paradigm revolves around the security of the state. However, the concept of state security has undergone a significant transformation in the modern era. Economic security has, to…
The climate cost of urban misplanning
“The earth does not belong to man; man belongs to the earth. Whatever he does to the web of life, he does to himself." – Chief Seattle (Native American leader).…
A national dialogue for unity
Attaining national unity remains a distant dream in Pakistan. Politically speaking, the nation is deeply polarized – a situation that urgently needs to be rectified to ensure stability and progress.…
PM aide briefed on PMDC operations, future plans
Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, coordinator to the prime minister on national health services, visited the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) headquarters here and learned about the regulator's operations and…
