Quest for justice
THERE comes a time in the life of nations when citizens start to feel that the social contract between them and the state is on the verge of collapse. What…
THERE comes a time in the life of nations when citizens start to feel that the social contract between them and the state is on the verge of collapse. What…
The least developed, poorest, and most marginalized – countries and communities – are disproportionately vulnerable to climate-related impacts despite being negligible contributors. The inequitable nature of climate change and its…
In contrast to the usual approach to a budget discourse based on ideas around raising taxes, and expenditure allocations with slight hints of expanding the tax base, and having progressivity,…
The best way to control is to make people mindless. The best way to keep them mindless is to keep them illiterate and unaware. Education is the base of any…
What kind of firewall does the judiciary require? Why is such a firewall imperative? Does the judiciary need protection solely from external influences, or does it also demand a comprehensive…
At the recent UNFPA Asia-Pacific Leadership Conference, I had the honour of moderating a panel discussion on demographic diversity. The panel discussion delved into the complexities of developing new business…
“A free press can be good or bad, but, most certainly, without freedom a press will never be anything but bad” — Albert Camus LAST Saturday, journalist Asad Toor finally…
The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated every year on February 20. The International Labour Organization (ILO) unanimously adopted the ILO Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization…
Pakistan’s ranking on the global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), announced this week by the Berlin-based corruption watchdog, Transparency International, shows that during 2023 the country’s ranking was 133 while the…
VERY November, the people of Gilgit-Baltistan commemorate their freedom and accession to Pakistan. The Pakistani state actively promotes the region as the most beautiful part of the country, highlighting its…