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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…