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With militaries upgraded, risks multiply in conflict

India and Pakistan have significantly upgraded their military capabilities since the nuclear-armed neighbours clashed in 2019, posing increased risks of escalation even in a limited conflict, former military officers and…

High-risk strategy

Since his ouster from power in April 2022, former prime minister Imran Khan adopted a high-risk strategy to regain power and outmaneuver his political opponents. His main objective was to…

Trump age and weight add to Covid risks

As a 74-year-old obese man, Donald Trump has several known risk factors after contracting Covid-19, but experts say it is difficult to predict how the American president will be affected…

Policy and risk mitigation

To promote appropriate preventive behavior and stem the rise of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that policymakers better understand how individuals assess and manage health…

Risky voting

LAST month, the Supreme Court allowed overseas Pakistanis to vote, using available internet voting software called i-Vote (developed by Nadra) in the upcoming by-polls. An internet voting task force (IVTF)…

Democratic System At Risk

Democratic system at risk

Elected civilian governments in Pakistan have mostly owed their fall less to the opposition parties’ doings and more to their own death wish. Hopes that our politicians had learnt enough…

China’s Reputation At Risk

China’s reputation at risk

The people of Pakistan view China as their best friend. This friendship has stood the test of time and emerged stronger through many challenges. However, experience shows that bad decisions…