Kamala Harris walks political tightrope in US border role
US vice presidents always yearn for a chance to share the spotlight, but when Kamala Harris got put in charge of the Mexico border mess, she might have been forgiven…
Pakistan’s role: Political dynamics of South China Sea maritime claims
Littoral states in South China Sea have historically been vying for maritime's claims on multiple islands located in the ocean in order to gain fresh resources in terms of energy,…
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…
Political dialogue is indispensable
Communication and negotiation are indispensable pillars of politics, serving as a bridge between conflicting ideologies and facilitating solutions that ensure governance, stability, and progress. History is replete with examples where…
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…
It’s all about political stability
Perturbed by the ongoing political uncertainty, the trade and industry leaders met and expressed concerns that the rising political uncertainty, deteriorating security situation and high cost of doing business are forcing…
Political turmoil & reset for unity
As one of nine nuclear-armed states of the world, Pakistan plays a significant role in regional geopolitics. However, consistently plagued by political instability, it has been facing multiple challenges on…
Reimagining SCO’s role in region
The Shanghai Coopera- tion Organisation (SCO) is scheduled to hold its upcoming meeting in Pakistan. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a mosaic of cultures, economics, and aspirations that goes…
Bridging the gap: PSC’s role in a changing Pakistan
Articles 240, 241, and 242 of Pakistan’s Constitution lay the groundwork for the civil service appointment process, specifically through the establishment of the Public Service Commission (PSC) as a constitutional…
Political merry-go-round
THERE has been far too much discussion on May 9 in the past week, making the issue as repetitive as our talk show discussions. But then, I do claim to write on…
