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Issues in governance

IT is a settled principle of responsible governance that in times of the greatest crisis — external aggression or an epidemic — the national authority must proceed in light of…

Issues Of Overdevelopment

Issues of overdevelopment

Urbanistan in Pakistan has been moving at a swift pace, albeit in a rudderless fashion. The Planning Commission estimates that half of our population shall be living in cities by…

Crime control

KARACHI’S senior police leadership was recently reshuffled following concerns about rising street crimes. The move comes in a bid to compel Sindh’s security administration to control this pattern of offending. Street crime…

Is this a democracy in decline?

The US is in crisis – not one but many. In case you are wondering, Trump did not create these crises; they were already there. He merely exploited them to…

It’s vaccine time

Adequate nutritional status and immune function are paramount for health and wellness. Micronutrient deficiencies are a form of malnutrition and a major health problem worldwide, which is also a contributing…

Building trust

THERE is no doubt that climate change is one of humanity’s most complex challenges and needs to be urgently tackled. But is the world faltering in forging a cohesive response?…

Remembering a comrade

Recent instances and developments on the political and social fronts have led to a stark reminder of the loss of someone we all knew as a friend and veteran journalist.…

December blues

WINTER blues get severe for us in December as it brings back painful memories that linger, nay fester without closure. So close to the New Year one does not want…

Deep divides

PARTY. Policy. Leader. The UK election has raised interesting questions about what drives voters. Is it political parties, to which many have a long-standing allegiance? Is it policies and the…