Stop debating Presidential System! Do this instead
As Pakistan enters its diamond jubilee year, it must debate how to make its democracy work for the people. For if it serves the people, it will serve the country. Pakistan needs a structural overhaul.
Pakistan in 2022, National Security Challenges
Finally, January marks the beginning of 2022 and reminds us of our existing challenges, and continuing struggle to modernize economy, role of technology and skill development, population pressures, woman empowerment, and myriad issues related to all these.
Population Time Bomb: Can it be avoided?
Pakistan's population is on its current trajectory is set to increase by another 5-6 million within the next 12 months. Former World Bank Advisor and development expert expresses his shock over the policymakers' blatant disregard for the ticking time bomb facing the country.
A Tech Revolution Brews in Pakistan
To become a competitive geoeconomic state as envisioned by the National Security Policy, Pakistan has to have a strategic vision about technology-led growth, which will only be made possible by cultivating a knowledge ecosystem in the country.
New Vision for Economic Transformation; Rethinking Resource Allocation and Productive Structures
Javed Hassan, Chair of the independent think tank, Economic Advisory Group (EAG), presents a vision for the economic transformation of Pakistan at the beginning of 2022
NLC kicks off wheat transportation to Afghanistan
NLC will transport a total of 50,000 tonnes of wheat through four border crossing points along the Pak-Afghan border. In this connection, the first consignment of 1800 tonnes of wheat was handed over to Afghan Minister for National Disaster Management.
Zameen.com is Poised to Set New Standards for Information-Driven Property Markets
Zameen.com, Pakistan’s leading property portal – at the beginning of 2022 - continues to redefine the nature of property development, marketing, and sales across Pakistan.
Police, State and Society: Challenges And Opportunities in Pakistan
Pakistan's policing challenges, in the first quarter of 21st century, are acute as the country's population, governance structures, security considerations, geography, colonial past, and politics directly affect the policing system in the country.
Businesses Stepping Up to act on Climate Change
Nestlé Pakistan was one of the companies that set a precedent in Pakistan - a developing country that is the most vulnerable country to climate change. Under its roadmap, the company has pledged to reduce its emissions by 20 percent by 2025; by 2030, they will halve their emissions and become a Net Zero company by 2050.
She Loves Tech; Empowering Women in Pakistan
Getting Women into STEM areas is a challenge worldwide, but particularly for Pakistan where only around 20 percent women are in labour force.
Human Factor and Gender Parity: Prerequisites for Economic Growth
The new year brings an opportunity and dire need for the country to acknowledge the crucial role of women in its productive sectors if the country is to catch up to its regional neighbors. Pakistan ranks as the third worst country in global rankings for gender equality.
Where Men and Mountains Meet
Pakistan Television (PTV) kick started the new year by releasing an interesting, informative and well-made documentary on the Karakoram Highway (KKH) titled, “Where Men and Mountains Meet” on 1st January 2022.