Ambitious Reforms in Pakistan: The Need of the Hour
Due to the ongoing IMF Program, there is no fiscal space available to the government, making it difficult to increase public investment. Taxes remain high, and the country finds itself in a long-term Balance of Payment crisis.
Veni, Vidi, Vici – I came, I saw, I Conquered -Lt Gen (Retd) Tariq Khan
It’s a matter of national importance that matters be identified so as to begin the process of reforms that this country needs so badly. In fact, the new government, when it arrives, may like to establish a reforms committee for the purpose.
The silent revolution of Imran Khan
Sunday’s vote was also seen as a bellwether for national elections that must be held by October next year, although Khan has campaigned across the country for an earlier poll since being dismissed.
Pakistan’s current predicament and the Ayub Khan syndrome
Only that leadership can attain the popularity required to be lauded by the people even as the country faces immense economical hardship which will essentially come as we try to build Pakistan anew according to Iqbal’s vision instead of the Unionist Party's vision.
A double-edged sword: Mr. Biden’s pilgrimage to Jeddah
Mr. Bin Salman and other regional leaders will have welcomed Mr. Biden’s reassurance that the United States, with tens of thousands of troops in the region, would not abandon the Middle East and allow Iran to become a nuclear power.
Dowry system: A social evil in Pakistani society
Dowries are a centuries-old tradition in South Asia where the Pakistani bride's parents give cash, jewelry, or clothes to the groom's family as part of the marriage. There are laws that limit dowries in the deeply religious, conservative country of some 220 million.
Dynamics of US-China rivalry in Middle East
Beijing has for years been chipping away at the pillars of the U.S.-led global order—subverting its foundational institutions, international norms, and liberal ideals—but Chinese President Xi Jinping had not offered a comprehensive vision of how a China-led replacement might work.
How solar panels help conserve energy?
It is highly practical to generate electricity for many uses by using solar panels. Off-grid living would have to be the logical choice. Off-grid living entails residing somewhere that is not connected to the main electric utility grid.
The next frontier against China
Issues like Climate Change and vague statements about human rights abuses are sprinkled atop to supplement the regional-themed propaganda aimed at tarnishing China's image to delegitimize its standing in the world.
Afghan Refugees: Waiting for durable solutions
One key challenge remains the identification of areas to reach consensus rather than confrontation. As protracted crises will make life miserable for the Afghan people, sending shockwaves in the region and affecting peace & stability.
Is Indonesia’s “Civil Islam” a model for the Muslim world?
Islam is compatible with democracy and religious pluralism, as the recent cultural and political reformations in Indonesia have proved. Will other Muslim-majority nations take notice? And will Civil Islam help young Muslims stay Muslim?
Transforming youth skills for the future
World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on the 15 of July every year. Skill is the unified force of experience, intellect and passion in their operation, J. Ruskin. The youth populace will boost by more than 78 million between 2021 and 2030.