Some reflections on Pakistan’s economy
This is a high time in the political sphere of the country, where every week is witnessing a convoluted discourse; ranging from political and judicial activism, hectic political activities by…
Oil and gas outlook – II
In the part-I of this article, we discussed the long-term future of oil due to the projected emergence of Electrical Vehicles and a very significant elimination of fuel vehicles in…
Doing business report and beyond — III
Individual aspects of the Index for 2019 highlight, among other things, that within rule of law, all three factors - property rights (with score 41.5, where all scores are graded…
Responsible nuclear behaviour and Kashmir
‘In the nuclear world, the true enemy is war itself’, warned a nuclear submarine’s second-in-command to his gung-ho captain, who was eager to pre-empt a nuclear war with Russia. This…
After the exit
Yet another historic turn is about to take place in Afghanistan. The Afghan Taliban are set to declare their victory in 18 years of war as the US is about…
Simmering and rising tensions
The recent near collision between a Russian destroyer and the American guided missile cruiser, USS Chancellorsville, this past Friday in the Philippine Sea should be a cause of concern for…
Voting and loathing
On March 6, just two months before South Africa’s elections, African National Congress (ANC) politician and current premier of Gauteng province, David Makhura, declared: “I think some specific crimes [are…
Breaking the cycle of atrocities
Like numerous policy implications of the so-called war on terror, one particular implication has been to equate the struggle for independence and the right to self-determination of the people in…
Selfiestan
In a latest tragic incident, a 20-year-old Indian student died while taking a selfie during a trip in Western Australia. Last week, Ankit was with a group of students visiting…
The quest for water security
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar’s appeal for donations and participation in fund-raising events in the UK to build dams and increase the country’s water-storage capacity has revitalised the debate about the…
