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Why and for whom?

THE Supreme Court’s decision to allocate reserved seats to the treasury benches is being seen as the latest step towards stifling space for opposition politics and expanding the governing and legislative remit of the…

Who runs the Global South?

Global bureaucracies, shrinking sovereignty and the future of the Global South: As the Bretton Woods system celebrates its 80th anniversary, the architecture of international development stands bloated and overstretched. Institutions…

Who threatens global peace?

On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a risky air campaign deep inside Iran. Israeli jets struck key nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan. The attacks killed two…

Who will guard the universities?

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has been doing a great job highlighting issues related to the violation of fundamental rights across the country. It also holds conferences, consultations,…

Who will guard the universities?

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has been doing a great job highlighting issues related to the violation of fundamental rights across the country. It also holds conferences, consultations,…

Who is winning the war?

WE are celebrating our victory. And with good reason. Our mature and befitting response to the unprovoked aggression on non-military targets by India has made us proud. India too is…

So, who won?

The question that naturally arises after the military denouement of the tense standoff between India and Pakistan is: who won? The answer lies in comparing aims. According to the doyen…

WHO, PM&DC join hands to strengthen collaboration

In a major step towards strengthening Pakistan’s healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) agreed on Monday to collaborate closely to align…

Cotton yield: is quality seed the whole story?

A frequently asked question in the agricultural sector is: Why have we not yet succeeded in producing high-quality cotton seeds? While this may seem like a simple and straightforward inquiry,…

Who bears the cost?

THERE is growing acknowledgment of macroeconomic stabilisation in recent months. Inflation is down, the current account has posted surpluses for four consecutive months on the back of rising remittances, foreign exchange reserves are growing, and export growth, while…