APS and after
For a parent, the loss of a child remains a searing wound that just will not heal. And when a parent is one of many whose progeny’s lives were snuffed…
Kurram’s path to peace
Kurram, a district nestled at the strategic crossroads of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and key tribal territories, has been embroiled in land disputes and tribal conflicts for decades. The roots of these…
What do the experts say?
As the year nears its end, Islamabad’s leading institutions host their annual dialogues, bringing together top-tier experts to analyse critical global and regional developments. This year, experts described the evolving…
Education reforms
EDUCATIONAL reforms in the country have, from the start, struggled with issues of inequality, access, quality, and relevance. Major challenges have included insufficient public spending on education, low literacy rates,…
Kurram carnage
VIOLENCE in Kurram has spiked in frequency and magnitude recently. Fresh clashes erupted on Nov 21, when passenger vehicles were ambushed near Mandori. Forty-four persons lost their lives, including women and children. In revenge…
A new role for men
Pakistan, a great nation brimming with resources, talent, and a vibrant history of inspiring leaders who created a great country, deserves a higher standing on the global stage. However, its…
Countering terror — beyond labels
During the past few weeks, terrorists affiliated with the TTP), Al-Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) have been referred to by Pakistani authorities as Khawarij. This term,…
Writing on the wall
The word ‘history’ is primarily associated with past connotations. However, in marked contrast, history is a constantly evolving phenomenon and stays as relevant in the present-day world as it was…
Investors reload rate hike bets in Japan
Investors are betting a slide in the yen will force a hawkish shift at the Bank of Japan and are shorting bonds, buying bank shares and bracing for rates to…
Trump victory to reverberate through global economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the race to become the next US president will, if confirmed, have economic consequences for the rest of the world that are likely to be deep…
