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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Pakistan’s political saga and an inside job

Adding to the mounting tension, Independence Day witnessed an unexpected surge of PTI supporters taking to the streets, brandishing PTI flags in a powerful display of solidarity with Imran Khan.

Why I will not celebrate Independence Day

Independence should focus on true freedom—escaping poverty, malnutrition, unemployment and other issues that persist in both nations.

Seattle Outlaws Caste Discrimination

Merely banning deeply ingrained cultural practices, such as caste discrimination, through legislation, often falls short in eradicating them.

Learned Helplessness of a Nation & Learned Optimism of a Leader

Khan's Learned Optimism stands as a transformative force, with our Collective Helplessness being the sole contender to outweigh it.

Pakistan in the Age of Climate Adaptation

Pakistan emits less than 1 percent of global greenhouse gases and is one of those countries standing at ground zero of the climate crisis. The recent super floods of 2022 displaced 33 million people in Pakistan with a cumulative economic loss of $30 billion.

Pakistan’s Energy Security and Geopolitical Challenges

This analysis delves into the intricate interplay between international politics, energy security, and Pakistan's strategic choices, shedding light on the evolving landscape of the nation's sovereignty.

Restoring Pakistan’s Democracy: Learning from the Past and Shaping the Future

By learning from history and focusing on a future that prioritizes people over politics, Pakistan can forge a new path towards a more responsive and responsible governance.

76th Independence Day: A dream of an egalitarian state

Dr. Ikramul Haq discusses the evolution of Pakistan's identity, the role of religion in politics, the Objectives Resolution of 1949, the tension between Islamic principles and democratic governance, and the views of various scholars and thinkers on these matters.

The Axis Offensive in North Africa: Gazala and El Alamein – Part II

Montgomery's plan of battle at El Alamein designated his main thrust to take place in the north, between the Ruweisat Ridge and the Mediterranean coast, while diversionary attacks were to fall further south.

Ensuring Transparency in Pakistan’s Sovereign Wealth Funds

The economics of sovereign wealth funds is a specialized subject with many benefits and many drawbacks. But in a nontransparent system like Pakistan, the drawbacks far outweigh the benefits.

Is Kashmir Issue Really an International Conflict?

5th August is observed as Youm-e-Istehsal in Pakistan to protest India's revoking of Kashmir's special status, while the complex Kashmir conflict remains a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.

US-Saudi Relations: Human Rights Dilemmas

The detention of five relatives of a US resident by Saudi Arabia in relation to a long-standing commercial dispute has once again brought to light the persistent issue of human rights violations in the kingdom.