Digital dilemma: building a firewall against growth
In today’s world, internet connectivity is as essential as electricity or running water. Remarkably, it remains one of the few services in Pakistan that is still relatively affordable, even as…
Syria fuel crisis slows down life in Damascus
Syrian student Ziad al-Ezz can no longer get to university as severe fuel shortages cripple the capital Damascus, pushing residents to seek alternatives for heating and shuttering businesses. With the…
Bad reception: Arrest adds to Huawei’s global woes
The arrest of a top Huawei executive in Canada is the latest in a series of setbacks that have disrupted the Chinese telecom behemoth's global expansion amid a US-led effort…
Minister seeks report on online teaching issues to present to cabinet
Minister for Federal Education Shafgat Mehmood on Wednesday directed the concerned authorities to complete consultations with the provinces and other stakeholders on online learningissues and their resolution. At a meeting…
Issues of legality of plaint under US Civil Procedures Law
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not require a plaint to set out in detail the facts upon which the plaintiff bases him claim. To the contrary, all that…
Is privatisation the missing link?
In a notable development, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued 20-year supplier licenses to seven state-owned power utility companies, collectively known as distribution companies (DISCOs). This decision…
AI’s transformative impact
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century, influencing nearly every aspect of human life. From healthcare to transportation, and from education…
The fragile balance of US-China trade
After decades of facilitating and even encouraging China’s rise, the dramatic shift by the US to a policy of containment could gather pace when Donald Trump takes over on January…
How Pakistan’s VPN ban undermines rights
Over the past year, Pakistan has teetered on the edge of digital oppression, and the proposed ban on ‘unregistered’ VPNs could be the tipping point toward becoming a fully mass-surveilled…
Emerging technologies for innovation
With a population of over 240 million, more than 60 per cent of which is under the age of 30, Pakistan is at a crucial moment in its developmental journey.…
