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Friday, January 10, 2025

Evolution of state institutions in India and Pakistan

The formal British rule in India is under- stood to have commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when the Nawab of Bengal surrendered his dominions to the British East India Company.

The Irrelevant Prime Ministers of Pakistan

The movement for Pakistan was spearheaded by our brethren in the Eastern Wing. After their revolt against the establishment, they went their own way and carved out their own progressive democratic state.

Institutional stagnation in Pakistan

Pakistani society could not be liberated from social taboos and limitations. The perception of independence was more theoretical and physical. The people of Pakistan are yet dependent on psychologically and practically.

Nuclear Fusion: A Greener Future?

The plasma in nuclear fusion is kept at high temperatures and when temperatures drop, the system immediately stops which means that the nuclear fusion reactions are safer.

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.  

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.