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Foreign policy choices

DESPITE the high quality of its diplomats, Pakistan’s diplomacy has fallen on hard times. The country has long been in a state of crisis. And a troubled domestic front undermines…

Our Afghan policy

“BOTH [the US and Pakistan] are on the same page that there’s no military solution in Afghanistan and we are working hard to bring peace to the country,” said Prime…

Making sense of US-China tensions

After going through much upheaval in recent years, are US-China relations finally set to stabilize? Recent developments inspire hope. The two countries have been engaged in quiet diplomacy led by…

Policy games we play

WHY do governments fail to do what they say they want to do? Any student of public policy will testify that policy is not what they say they will do…

What’s the deal with our solar policy?

In the intricate dance between policy formulation and economic stability, the narrative of local investors and consumers emerges as a poignant tale of uncertainty and disillusionment. The saga surrounding net…

Making solar accessible

The roots of Pakistan’s energy-sector challenges can be traced back to the power policy initiated by the government in 1994 and supported by subsequent administrations. This policy, while designed to…