Salvation lies in ending conflict
It is a bitter fact that neighbours cannot be changed and altering geographical contiguity is next to impossible. That said, throughout history neighbouring states have continued to wage senseless wars…
Disclosure principles of ‘beneficial ownership’
It is common practice across the globe that anonymous shell companies are formed to hold funds or conduct financial transactions to disguise money trail of wealth accumulated through illegal activities.…
Shock, awe and ICC warrants
It must be a coincidence that ICC (International Criminal Court) issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin, for war crimes in Ukraine, just two days before the 20th anniversary…
DigitAll for climate
The theme for UN International Women’s Day 2023 was ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’. This year’s International Women’s Day highlighted the gender gap in technological advancement, which creates…
A season of discontent
In almost one year since the removal of the Imran Khan government through a much-confessed conspiracy, involving both internal and external actors, the country has been subjected to a spate…
Why are men scared of women?
As has happened before, several attempts were made to prevent this year’s Aurat March from going ahead on March 8 – International Women’s Day. The day is observed across the…
FATF: upcoming challenges
The first meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after Pakistan’s exit from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring (commonly known as the Grey List) was held from…
Countering illicit financial flows
The illicit movement of funds is a global challenge, threatening domestic and international financial systems. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) has recently highlighted that the total…
Our politicians’ dilemma
The recent move by President Arif Alvi to announce the date for provincial elections has plunged the country into a new political crisis. This action has triggered a debate about…
Legacy of impunity
In crisis-ridden Pakistan, there is often a premium on telling the truth. In some cases, speaking truth to power can have fatal consequences. Imagine the impact on journalists who play…
