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Repercussions of ‘mini-budget’

Author Yuval Noah Harari in his book ‘Homo Deus’ writes, “Many thinkers and prophets concluded that famine, plague, and war must be an integral part of God’s cosmic plan or…

Out of breath

PICTURE yourself residing in a lavish mansion, boasting a multiple-digit price tag, in the heart of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhood. Despite the opulence, the very essence of life for…

Suicide decriminalisation

IN August, a 16-year-old girl from Rahim Yar Khan died by suicide. After battling with depression, and fearing criticism from her family, she took her life after locking herself in…

Solar disruptions

PAKISTAN is not usually an early mover on global climate concerns. But at least from one perspective, that is exactly what is happening as rich Pakistanis defect from a fossil-fuel…

Helping pandemic-hit developing countries

To help developing countries grappling with the Covid-19 crisis, official donors increased foreign aid to an all-time high of $161.2 billion in 2020, up 3.5% in real terms from 2019,…

Is climate finance in jeopardy?

In her book, ‘The Social Contract’, philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau emphasised the interconnectedness of individual actions within a collective. This philosophy resonates globally when addressing shared challenges such as climate change.…

How 2000-2025 shaped Pakistan

As the sun set on December 31, I wondered what the new year would bring for Pakistan. Being a social scientist and heading a firm that measures the pulse of…

Suicidal behaviour

CHILDREN constitute around 45 per cent of the Pakistani population, with 22.7pc adolescents from 10 to 19 years. Along with their educational, safety and physical health needs, there is also…

The Syrian impact

THE triumph of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)-led resistance in Syria has further disturbed the geopolitical equilibrium in the Middle East and beyond. For Pakistan, this development should mean not only modifications…

Prerequisites for better border security

Pakistan faces a multifaceted challenge in addressing the pervasive issue of security of its borders, including but not restricted to smuggling having significant repercussions for the country’s economic stability and…