China tensions rising, US revives WWII-era Pacific airfield
In the middle of the Pacific ocean, an abandoned US airfield once key to dropping the nuclear bomb on Japan — and nearly lost to history amid encroaching forest —…
Unjustified stigma
PAKISTAN is grappling with the stigma surrounding mental health. A social fabric steeped in tradition often finds itself at odds with the critical need for progressive mental healthcare solutions. This…
‘Crisis resilient urban futures: The future of Asian and Pacific cities 2023’
Cities have always been dynamic hubs of culture, education, economic growth and opportunity, and most importantly, centres of social interaction attracting residents and visitors alike. It is no surprise then…
IFIs at a crossroads
In October, as the world’s attention turns toward Morocco for the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it is an historic moment to…
The meaning of sacrifice
The ‘chehlum’ of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his devoted companions was observed on Thursday (Sep 7) where thousands of people participated in the processions held in different parts of the…
No significant investment can be attracted without meaningful reforms
IMF’s (International Monetary Fund’s) SBA (Stand-By Arrangement) was a surprise for almost everyone, including some at the IMF itself. It is indeed a big relief for the nation. It has…
No clear winner in US-China contest in the Pacific?
The United States opened international aid offices in the Pacific Islands this week, bolstering support for the strategic region and pitting it more forcefully against China, which has been providing…
The ultimate sacrifice
What is the significance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala almost 1400 years ago? What is the relevance in the present times of the unthinkable tragedy that befell…
Disqualification clarity
In the first instance the Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif as a member of the National Assembly, and thus as the prime minister. The Supreme Court declared that by having…
Trump faces difficult odds in classified documents case
Donald Trump faces a formidable task defending against charges that he illegally kept top-secret documents upon leaving the White House in 2021, according to legal experts, who said neither the…
