Pakistan is aping Sri Lanka in borrowings. With Quadrupling Government Borrowings Pakistan’s Economy Continues to Struggle… writes Sakariya Kareem With almost half of its population living below the poverty line…
The protests have now been four weeks old and there is no sign of abatement. In fact, frustration and anger is propelling even more people to join the swelling protests…
India is celebrating 75th Republic Day on Friday. The country has changed in the last few decades. The Poverty Headcount Ratio in India has witnessed a commendable decline from 29.2%…
As China aggressively positions itself on the global stage, the State Secrets Law amendments have far-reaching consequences for international relations. The intensified emphasis on information control and opacity poses a…
The army and the Punjabi political parties have not learnt any lessons from the past, including the separation of East Pakistan, to find a constructive way to engage with the…
The Myanmar situation, where China has positioned itself as a mediator, has become a focal point for Western nations evaluating China’s motivations. The fear is that China might leverage its…
Pakistan’s inability to heed China’s advice on boosting exports has plunged the nation into an economic quagmire. The failure to increase exports as a means to finance debt and investment-related…
Balochistan’s relentless struggle is a saga of paradox between neglect and the pursuit of justice … writes Dr Sanchita Bhattacharya. Despite being the largest province of Pakistan, Balochistan finds itself…
Frustration grows in Gilgit-Baltistan over chronic food, power crises and exploitive governance … writes Dr Sakariya Kareem. Protests are being held by political parties, civil society, and the public in…
Blasphemy has become a terror for minorities across Pakistan, a weapon in the hands of extremist groups like Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), promoted by the state. The state often becomes the…
