The weak institutions of Pakistan
The appointments there are mostly political and devoid of merit hence leading to dangerous compromises by employees while performing duty against the true spirit of their respective jobs.Â
How Bangladesh can ensure a free and fair election using EVMs?
Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is currently an important topic of discussion in the political arena of Bangladesh. Some reputed experts of Bangladesh are opining that it is almost impossible to manipulate EVMs.
Cipher and foreign conspiracy: Diplomatic threat or a hoax?
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation into several leaked audio conversations purportedly between former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his aides, dubbing them a risk to national security.
Floods are seasonal but debts are perennial!
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.
Non-traditional security threats to Pakistan
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.
How technology and environment are interrelated
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.
Saudi crown prince shifts into high gear on multiple fronts
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.
Analyzing the COAS visit to the US
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.
Russia-China alliance and the global balance of power
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.
Media’s share in Pakistan’s up for grab power-matrix
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.
The chronicles of audio leaks in Pakistan
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.
Analyzing India’s 76 billion USD Defence Budget
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.