Indus River indeed an ‘ever-flowing’ river
To divert or stop the waters of the “Sarnash”, the name of the Indus in Hindu mythology means the “ever flowing” will not be easy. The Hindu gods were more knowledgeable…
Development challenges
DURING the watershed events of early May, Pakistan has once again proved what it is capable of. The repercussions amount to redefining the balance of power in the region and…
A saffron-clad sly old devil
The animal kingdom will most likely protest and take a serious offence if they were to be compared with the deceitful and conceited human species. Smaller the mind greater the…
Leveraging the hope renewal
Doomed. Lost cause. Over and gone. Done and dusted. Hopeless. This was the state of sentiments in the country till 10th of May 2025. Business confidence had nosedived. Consumer confidence…
The forever war
DURING President Donald Trump’s recent three-nation visit to the Middle East reports in the international media suggested he had sidelined Israel in decisions taken there or just ahead of his trip. For…
A future for every girl
She should be in a classroom, not a marriage contract. She should be carrying schoolbooks, not wedding bangles. And yet, in Pakistan, girls are pulled from their childhoods and thrust…
AI & human development
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is reshaping societies, economies, and governance. But as the UNDP 2025 Human Development Report, Whose Tech? Our Choices, reminds us, this transformation is deeply human. UN Secretary…
Evolving power dynamics
Pakistan’s northern and northwestern borders are once again witnessing evolving power dynamics that have both regional and global strategic implications. The new power game alignments are increasingly shaped by a…
Pakistan’s tax system: an overtaxing Leviathan or a wake-up call for reform?
With the federal and provincial budgets due next month, public and business sentiment is once again shadowed by fiscal apprehension. Recently, media reports suggested that the IMF projects Pakistan’s revenue…
Poverty alleviation in Pakistan
Poverty alleviation refers to the efforts, strategies, and policies aimed at reducing or eliminating poverty. It involves improving the living standards, access to basic needs, and economic opportunities for people…
