Season of political challenges
PRIME MINISTER Imran Khan was compelled to seek a vote of confidence from the National Assembly following the defeat of his finance minister in the Senate election. He has now secured this…
2025: Economic challenges meeting political crossroads
2024 was a year of economic stabilization for Pakistan. Inflation plummeted, the exchange rate showed marginal improvement, and interest rates were nearly halved. However, employment creation and economic growth remained…
Real challenges and the political game
The formation of a new coalition government is unlikely to end the country’s political turmoil, but it does create an opening to address the many challenges currently faced by Pakistan.…
Development challenges
DURING the watershed events of early May, Pakistan has once again proved what it is capable of. The repercussions amount to redefining the balance of power in the region and…
Organised crime challenges
ORGANISED crime in Pakistan is deeply entrenched. Pakistan’s strategic location, coupled with socioeconomic vulnerabilities, porous borders and weak institutional oversight, makes it both a source and transit hub for multiple…
Terror challenges
The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), ranks Pakistan as the second most terrorism-affected country in the world. This two-place jump on…
Hybrid warfare: emerging challenges for police
The newest entrant in the lexicon of war, Hybrid warfare, has spread to almost all parts of the world today. While it is a challenge for the military and the…
The NDC challenges
The International Day of Clean Energy is celebrated annually on January 26 to highlight the importance of clean energy in mitigating climate change and encouraging countries to transition to sustainable…
IMF review: challenges, and uncertainties
The IMF review mission is expected to arrive by the end of February to conduct the first semi-annual review of the ongoing programme. While the programme remains largely on track,…
Political turmoil shakes South Korea’s economy
After South Korea’s president and his replacement were both deposed over a failed bid to impose martial law, deepening political turmoil is threatening the country’s currency and shaking confidence in…
