The CPEC
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) began amidst much fanfare in 2015 subsequent to the visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping to Islamabad, a vital component of the One…
The dangers of polarization
The recent climate change induced flood calamity has affected the whole country one way or the other. The resilient and rapid response exhibited by the government, the Pakistan Army and…
Continuity of policies
In my previous column, I had highlighted that the recent visits of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to the United States were very…
Climate-smart initiatives
It’s a bit strange to be thinking about climate smart potatoes when climate action and climate smart agriculture are the buzzwords of the day. Educating the higher authorities about the…
Radical isolation
A recent military parade in Pyongyang showcased the country’s intercontinental ballistic missile. Kim Jong Un used the opportunity of the spectacle to promise that he would push the country’s nuclear…
What does the PTI want?
Pakistan is currently facing a very serious situation, with rains and floods having led to widespread destruction. The already crisis-ridden economy is under further pressure as a result. Due to…
Global heat
Climate change and global warming, which is the largest part of the ‘change’ aspect, is suddenly getting the kind of special treatment that’s reserved for national tragedies. A special commission…
Limits and new frontiers of Hindutva
In a TV debate on the controversy surrounding the Varanasi-based Gyanvapi Mosque and Kashi Vishwanath Temple on May 27, Nupur Sharma, a central spokesperson of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party…
Addressing endemic abuse
A number of international organizations have faced high-profile allegations of sexual abuse perpetrated by staff members and contractors in several instances during emergency-crisis response activities. In a 2018 report on…
Distance learning
The Covid pandemic led to the closure of schools, colleges and universities across the world during the last two years. It also brought into focus the importance of high-quality open…
