Climate Change Governance: Challenges and Way-forward
The issue of climate change is being addressed on an ad hoc basis but it must be taken on a planned and permanent basis in view of the challenging nature of climate change. Â
Afghanistan and Pakistan-TTP negotiations
The social unrest within Afghan society, economic issues, lack of inclusiveness and poor administrative system are some of the major areas of concern for the Taliban regime.
How to address the menace of terrorism in Pakistan
Recently the incidents of terrorism have risen sharply in Pakistan and the situation has turned into an alarming stage. Terrorism has caused a slowdown in economic activities and a panic-like situation in society.
Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia: A game of one-upmanship
Mr. Ronaldo’s transfer, involving the biggest football salary in history, beats Qatar-owned Paris St. Germain’s acquisition in 2017 of Brazilian player Neymar for US$200 million, at the time the world’s most expensive transfer.
Russia-Iran Strategic Relationship: Consequences for the Middle East
As a new era of realignments and transitions in the theatre of global politics dawns upon the world, the revisionist states are certain to cooperate and present a common front to the established order.
Getting it Right: A Post-Qatar Roadmap for Activists
The 2023 FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco in February and the Asian Games later that year in Qatar are not on par with the World Cup in terms of global reach. Nonetheless, they are litmus tests for hosts and activists alike.
FIFA WC 2022 ball and Pakistan’s (dis)connect to global economy
FIFA 2022 World Cup was arguably the best-ever tournament in history with a final match between Argentina and France that culminated the essence of the event; spectacular and special.
Why Western human rights reporting is flawed and untrustworthy
Common political concerns including freedom of expression, assembly, and association; arbitrary imprisonment and abuse; the conduct of security forces; freedom of the press, etc. are frequently covered in these reports.
Pakistan’s Nuclear Program still an eyesore? Part 2
It needs deeper appraisal as to what impelled Biden to raise this issue in his address to the Democratic Congressional Committee when the strained Pak-US relations had just begun to show signs of improvement.
How Pakistan played a vital role in the independence of Morocco
Morocco–Pakistan relations have traditionally been strong and cordial, since their establishment in the 1950s, soon after Pakistan's independence from the United Kingdom.
The GCC-China Summit: A new hope for the Gulf?
Iran was more anxious not because of the summit's timing but because of China's increasing alliance with the GCC countries and the several references to Iran's behavior in their joint communiqué.
Pakistan’s nuclear program still an eyesore? Part 1
The array of surface-to-air and air-to-surface guided missiles include Prithvi, Trishil, Akash, Brahmos and Agni. India has completed the nuclear triad and is continuing to build its nuclear arsenal.