Debt is death for a nation as it results in internal bleeding. Important members of the current regime use terms like the country is on 'Ventilators' or in 'ICU' indicating that the disease is terminal which in fact it is not.

The population explosion of Pakistan poses another grave threat to its sustainability as it is leading to poorer labor and a higher number of mouths to feed. The production of goods cannot keep up with consumption.

The global livestock industry's impact is enormous, accounting for around 14 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. However, a large producer of livestock realizes their environmental responsibilities.

Forty-one percent of young Gulf Arabs, including Saudis, said religion was the most important element of their identity, with nationality, family and/or tribe, Arab heritage, and gender lagging far behind.

Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in the United States on a five-day trip in yet another sign of stepped-up efforts by both the sides to improve their fraught and difficult relations.

Change in power equation brings about security dilemma for weaker states, so they will embark on a policy of armament to beef up their national security or bandwagon with other big powers to even up the power configuration.

In ancient Greece, the Sophists were considered orators, public speakers, and mouths for hire. They were known for giving the spin to their speech – a skill that came to be known as rhetoric.

As soon as the files came began circulating on Pakistani social media, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb played down the matter, saying the files have nothing incriminating or illegal in them.

Out of the almost 80 billion USD, the Indian Army was chosen to be allocated 56 percent, amounting to around 45 billion USD. The army has more than 1.2 million active troops and such an allocation of funds seems realistic.

Effective waste management measures can be a compelling tool for Pakistan in meeting its international environmental obligations and achieving the SDGs, thereby positively contributing to environmental and climate security.

Patriarchy, sexism and misogyny entailing the 'Boys will be boys' attitude is a kind of deep conditioning that is rooted in our South Asian culture. Women are increasingly falling prey to toxic masculinity.

In the midst of all the noise, productivity and creativity become impossible to reach. Solitude is the most suitable solution to increase productivity and stimulate creativity.