Islamabad’s Modern Transport Revolution — A Milestone for the Nation
After seventy-five long years since the creation of Pakistan, the citizens of Islamabad have finally been blessed with a comfortable, affordable, and…
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Workplace Stress, Role of AI and the changing nature of jobs
The world of work today is undergoing a transformation that is both remarkable and unsettling. Offices, academic institutions and industries are experiencing…
Friendship with Pakistan, Implementation with India
The recent ten-year defence pact between the United States and India marks a new chapter in the strategic landscape of South Asia. Officially framed as a…
Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Failure of Istanbul Talks — Between Diplomacy and Deception
The illusion of agreement
The recent breakdown of peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul has once again highlighted the gap between…
Lahore: The Choking Heart of Pakistan
Once known as the City of Gardens, Lahore has now earned an unfortunate title — the most polluted city in the world. Each winter, the city is wrapped in a…
Israel’s Defiance of the Gaza Accord: A Test for Global Diplomacy
Several weeks after the signing of the Gaza peace accord, the region remains trapped in uncertainty, as Israel’s partial compliance and the delayed deployment…
THE INEVITABLE NEED FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The progress of a nation cannot be assessed merely by the brightness of its highways, the height of its skyscrapers, or the modernity of its transport systems.…
South Asia’s Crossroads: Jobs, AI and the Promise of Reform
South Asia stands at a defining moment. The latest World Bank South Asia Development Update 2025 released in the first week of October, 2025 describes a region…
BNP’s comeback bid: Tarique Zia’s return and Bangladesh’s shifting political landscape
After 16 years of political setbacks under the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is once again preparing for a…
The Height of Ingratitude — Afghanistan in India’s Lap
Nations are known by their history and their character. Some are grateful; others are not. Sadly, Afghanistan continues to display a level of ingratitude that…