The Jamaat’s journey
The Jamaat-e-Islami, which used to be a mainstream religious political party of the 1970s, has gradually faded into political obscurity due to wrong policies. Once a formidable political group with…
The environmental journey
PAKISTAN’s policy since inception has been to fast-track economic growth, even if it entails deterioration of the natural environment. Our policymakers seem to have internalised a myth: the country has…
Tough Oscar journey for ‘Joyland’
WHILE American culture wars have been dominating global news cycles, a quieter but no less significant one has been simmering in Pakistan, where a movie called Joyland, Pakistan’s official submission…
IMU’s journey
THE withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has changed the dynamics of terrorism and counterterrorism (CT) in Afghanistan and its neighbourhood: while the operational capabilities of Al Qaeda appear weakened,…
Then vs now: our 77-year journey
As Pakistan celebrates its 77th anniversary today, it is natural to reflect on its journey of development and growth since gaining independence in 1947. Looking back at its accomplishments and…
Change the political chessboard
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey, grappling with a deepening political crisis that threatens to undermine the very fabric of its society. At the heart of…
Journey of economic revival
On April 19, 2022, I faced the most challenging day of my life when I took on the role of federal minister for planning, development & special initiatives. I was…
Pakistan’s journey since Independence
Pakistan celebrated its 76th independence day amidst nationwide fanfare, coinciding with a change of government in Islamabad and a discernible vulnerability surrounding the country’s economy, fiscal sustainability and social disparity. This…
Pakistan’s climate journey in 16 months: Part – I
A small anecdote sums up the cognitive confusion and lack of social or political investment about the environment and climate change in high places in Pakistan. When I took over…
Political toll on women
With the ongoing political developments, constitutional crisis, and judicial intervention, ever wonder how severely this impacts the women of Pakistan? Certainly, the former federal minister for human rights does not…
