Regional Connectivity: Vital Element of Economic and National Security
While Pakistan's national security is inextricably linked to its military preparedness, it has other dimensions that relate more to its economic health than keeping it secure in the traditional defense context. In order to further broaden its economic prospects, Pakistan needs to look towards its neighbours and promote connectivity.
Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020: The Hidden Treasure
Pakistan is one of the 192 countries that has put a pavilion in Dubai Expo, and several Pakistani companies, including major financial institutions like HBL and exporting associations like APTMA, are part of this Pavilion.
Pakistan’s smart motorways strength for regional connectivity
Motorways, starting from 1990s, have played a fundamental role in ensuring equitable economic development by connecting different parts of the country through dependable all-weather road links.
The why and how of the dollar appreciation against the rupee
Economist at AKD Securities explains what's driving the recent PKR currency devaluation and how recent government and SBP actions should help to stabilize it
Electronic Voting Machines: Politicians, NGOs, TV Anchors & ECP
While the issue of EVM has been discussed endlessly on all TV talk shows and political debates, they added little value to the general populace's understanding. Much of this has been because instead of inviting experts to explain EVMs, anchors have encouraged politicians to spread baseless opinions.
Pharma Export Summit and Awards: Chairman Tauqeer Ul Haq’s Address
Chairman, Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Association (PPMA), speaking at the Pharma Export Seminar & Awards 2021, addresses the challenges industry faces and outlines its export potential.
Pakistan’s Pharma: An Industry Set to Rise
As Pakistan strives for regional connectivity with Central Asia, country's pharma industry ventures to discover new export markets and demands a modern regulatory structure to support its initiatives.
Should we be talking with TTP? Gen. Tariq Khan
Gen. Tariq Khan, Ex-Head of Pakistan's Central Command who fought against the TTP questions the wisdom of Imran Khan government in opening talks with TTP
Pakistan’s counter lawfare against US Senate Bill must start now!
Bill in US Senate is offensive, but the response of Pakistan’s Foreign Office is weak argues Hassan Aslam Shad, an international law expert. Regardless of whether the Bill becomes law, Pakistan's Foreign Office and the NSA must send a solid point-by-point rebuttal to the Bill.
CTTI: Capitalizing on Pakistan’s Youth Quotient
While investment in youth is a promising and rewarding one for the economic and social progress of the nation, unfortunately, in Pakistan, such investment is limited, despite 60 percent of its population being below the age of 30. We look at the role one training institute set up by by the FWO with Japanese cooperation, Construction Technology Training Institute (CTTI), plays to help youth employment through prioritizing vocational skills.
Repeating history in Afghanistan
Former CIA station chief in Pakistan argues that fall of Kabul was inevitable because US and NATO misjudged strength of Taliban movement, imposed a system that was alien to locals and did not take regional players into confidence for a sustainable political model.
What the world does not want to understand about Taliban & Afghanistan – Moeed Pirzada
It was not a reclusive Mullah Omar, but Spanish- origin American philosopher, George Santayana, who had warned the world: "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."