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Investing in the youth

OVER the last decade, media and political discourse have increasingly focused on youth. The so-called youth bulge has been heralded as a potential demographic dividend — a transformative force for…

Climate council

Pakistan successfully conducted the SCO, accelerating its efforts for regional connectivity and cooperation. Many important issues were highlighted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his speech at the summit. The…

Price of peace

PAKISTAN is not alone in confronting armed opposition. Many nations grapple with persistent violence, often resorting to force over peace negotiations. This hesitation stems from the fear of concessions, neglecting…

Better democracy

PAKISTAN’S electoral history is a tale of evolving political consciousness, as evidenced by voter turnout oscillations. The dismally low 44 per cent turnout in 2008, a manifestation of public scepticism,…

A silent struggle

On one side of the world, millions of people are fighting to survive, to live another day, to celebrate life. In stark contrast, there are those who voluntarily deprive themselves…

Health and the NSP

THE best definition of policy is that it helps one avoid becoming a hostage to events. A compass that continues to provide a direction transcending individuals and circumstances. This doesn’t…

Iron brothers

THE Chinese like to call Pakistan an ‘iron brother’. This is a glowing tribute to a neighbour that has stood with them through thick and thin. Pakistanis also hold China…

Ungoverned areas

THE war against terrorism has put ungoverned and weakly governed spaces into the limelight, and governance in such areas is being debated. Globally, various options, including kinetic, administrative, and constitutional…

Lessons from a timeless friendship

As we celebrate China’s National Day today, it is a moment to reflect on the time-tested and steadfast friendship between Pakistan and China. For over seven decades, our nations have…

Pakistan of 2047

WHAT will Pakistan look like in 2047, a century after it achieved independence? Given its unstable politics, weak economy and fragile law and order, and the rapidly evolving global and…