The Shehbaz Sharif government will be hard pressed to keep the balance between increasingly belligerent super powers and internal power dynamics between his party and PPP and the army. A…
Religious minorities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, and Shia Muslims, also encounter discrimination and persecution, notably through the country’s blasphemy laws. Advocacy organizations representing Christians and Hindus, as well as…
The recent surge in blasphemy accusations in Pakistan has raised concerns about the potential misuse of these laws for personal gain. Critics argue that the ease of filing such charges…
China’s asymmetric lend-to-own approach leaves little wiggle room to counter its geopolitical agenda. Essentially, Beijing exports its influence by weaponizing debt as a tool of coercion, using extortionist loans with…
Indian PM Modi’s seventh visit to Abu Dhabi signifies a transformative shift in the India-UAE relationship, evolving from voluntary cooperation to mutual indispensability. This unique bond blends cultural celebration and…
Would restoration of wheat subsidy in Gilgit-Baltistan end the headache for Pakistan? With its economy in doldrums Pakistan also has very limited financial elbow room to bribe its way through….
The CPEC project has fuelled the centrifugal tendencies among the people of smaller provinces Balochistan and KPK, whose fears and reservations are rooted in past injustices perpetrated on them. Â A…
The defence deal will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of…
The central bank’s precarious situation, characterised by a record-high interest rate of 22%, demands careful consideration. With interest payments constituting over 90% of government spending, the challenges are manifold …..
Pakistan grapples with a myriad of challenges, encompassing poverty, insecurity, sectarianism, and terrorism. These challenges trace their origins to a deficiency intolerance, limited public awareness, and widespread illiteracy perpetuated by…
