Baloch quagmire
OF all the sense and nonsense spoken about the Balochistan situation, two statements stand out: Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s truth about the 4,000 miles of roads in the province, and…
Balochistan’s undying dream
WHOEVER wishes to understand Balochistan’s political travails, and the aspirations and frustrations of its long-suffering people, should read the history of their political awakening and the formation of their first…
Unlocking women’s potential
IN a recent piece, we highlighted the role that women can play in boosting Pakistan’s productivity, and the sociocultural, safety and financial barriers that stop them from joining the workforce.…
Balochistan’s challenge
Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by area, with a population of only 12.34 million. As a result, while the annual budgets of the other three provinces are in…
Balochistan’s ‘game of thrones’
As an avid reader of fiction, I often wonder if even some of those who sit at the high table in the citadel of power read books and have learnt…
Unlock the sky
The aerospace industry represents the pinnacle of innovation, driving both technological advancement and economic growth. As artificial intelligence (AI) and information and communications technology (ICT) continue to evolve, Pakistan finds…
Balochistan conundrum
IT was a well-coordinated wave of terrorist attacks across the troubled province that shook the country. The militants not only targeted security installations but also massacred bus passengers after checking their identity.…
Trouble in Balochistan
EVENTS in Balochistan have been extremely disturbing of late. The past few days alone have brought tensions in the troubled region to a head. The brute force used by the…
Balochistan students protest increase in MDCAT fee
The Balochistan Students Alliance on Thursday staged a protest against the increase in Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) fee. A large number of students gathered in front of the…
