Tightening embrace
WITH election politics dictating current US foreign policy moves, Washington’s actions are driving China and Russia much closer in a strengthened strategic partnership. The unintended consequences of American policies were…
Desperate Biden’s peace deal
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden seems to have put his personal credibility on the line by spelling out what he called a comprehensive three-phase Israeli proposal. He said “it is time to…
Towards the end
EUROPE destroyed itself and also the rest of the world as a result of World War II. Since it had colonies all over the world, they were also inadvertently drawn…
Gaza cultural heritage brought to light in Geneva
Archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip are going on display in Geneva, with the Swiss city protecting the heritage of a territory devastated by a year of war. Amphoras, statuettes,…
Women in Punjab
I RECENTLY had the opportunity to attend the Women of the World festival held in Lahore. It was exciting to see Punjab-based female leaders from all spheres — such as…
Sectoral growth patterns in FY2023-24
The latest Pakistan Economic Survey for 2023-24, released in June, contains a comprehensive set of estimates on the multifarious features of the economy of Pakistan. This potentially makes it possible…
Govt has no business being in business
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in a televised speech this Tuesday cleared the air on IMF (International Monetary Fund) delays, saying that assurances of external financing from three friendly countries…
Premier League giants slash spending to live within financial rules
Premier League clubs’ net spend during the transfer window nearly halved as fears of sanctions for breaches of financial sustainability rules resulted in more fiscal discipline. The English top-flight was…
Shameful capitulation
THERE had never been many expectations from the Arab countries to stand up in support of the Palestinian people living under occupation. After all, many of them have made peace…
Afghan refugees & international law
AFGHAN refugees came to Pakistan more than four decades ago and since then Pakistan has played the role of an admirable host in every possible way. However, before further continuing…
