PTM Jirga – analysis … Inam Ul Haque
Last week we discussed the factual aspects of PTM Jirga organised in Jamrud, Khyber District from 11-13 October with the government’s support. The salient demands and recommendation of the Jirga … Read More
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Chief Justices Through History Criteria from Religion, Empires, and Modern States… by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Throughout history, the role of the Chief Justice or head of a judiciary has been central to ensuring justice in societies. Various civilizations, religious traditions, and governments have established distinct … Read More
Modi’s defeat in Kashmir … Asif Durrani
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the election results announced in the Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on 9th October as reflective of “the people’s belief in democracy”. As regards the … Read More
Working towards a better future …Talat Masood
The questions that are often posed by many in Pakistan are: what are the major policy changes that the government and institutions should introduce in order to place the country … Read More
Under the sea …Rafia Zakaria
WHEN people think of unexplored frontiers these days, they tend to think of other planets and the universe at large. Space exploration, including successful missions to Mars, have led many … Read More
A Pyrrhic victory …Zahid Hussain
IT was the darkest night of the country’s parliamentary history. The spectacle of two opposition lawmakers from Balochistan — one on a wheelchair and the other, a female member, wrapped in a … Read More
From conflict to cooperation …Aisha Khan
AS we approach the 29th Conference of Parties to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the most important discussions will pivot around enhancing the Nationally Determined Contributions and the New Collective … Read More
Emerging technologies for innovation … Atta-ur-Rahman
With a population of over 240 million, more than 60 per cent of which is under the age of 30, Pakistan is at a crucial moment in its developmental journey. … Read More
A false start? …Farhan Bokhari
As Pakistan’s rulers claim victory for overseeing stability on multiple fronts, the country is in danger of witnessing just a false start. This week’s passage of the controversial 26th Amendment … Read More
26th Amendment: the good, bad and ugly …Jahanzeb Sukhera
After months of political drama, the Constitution (twenty-sixth Amendment) Act 2024 has received the president’s assent, officially amending Pakistan’s constitution. This amendment recalibrates the balance of power between the three … Read More