Superpowers laid low?

AT PENPOINT It was perhaps a reminder of the fleeting nature of human power to see the world’s two superpowers, the USA and...

From military support to diplomacy

As the transition of power in Washington looms, the Biden Administration is set to leave President-elect Donald Trump with an unresolved question...

The hidden cost of inefficiency

The old system of documentation verification in Pakistan has long been a source of frustration for citizens, creating unnecessary barriers that serve...

Indian loose talk

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Indian Chief of Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi have both used Indian Veterans’ Day celebrations to...

Unifying learning systems

Education, the bedrock of any society, is at stake in Pakistan. Divisions within our educational framework — Cambridge, public and madrassa systems...

Process gaps

On Dec 21, I went to the Clifton driver’s licence branch in Karachi to get my driver’s licence renewed. It turned out...

What Trump 2 means for the Rohingya crisis?

The world saw a terrible genocide and ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, in Asia, in 2017, the year...

Intra-Elite conflict

In 1776, the Constitution of the United States of America was adopted, and subsequently, a series of amendments were created, culminating in...

Beyond the classroom—peeking into the EdTech maze 

Education in Pakistan’s remote regions faces immense difficulties, from lacking foundation to restricted access to quality teaching resources. Regardless of these hurdles,...

Rising car sales

The 60 percent increase in car sales in December, measured year-on-year, should not disguise the fact that there was a decline from...

Diplomatic tightrope

With Donald Trump just days away from leading the United States again, it is important for Pakistan to assess his foreign policy...

Unjust charges

The Sindh Excise and Taxation Department has recently ordered the replacement of all the existing number plates of private and commercial vehicles...

Carter’s funeral and Trump’s return

WASHINGTON WATCH This past week, Washington DC was witness to a stark study in contrasts: The solemn dignity involved in the nation’s farewell...

Redefining luxury and affordability

A recent report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) underscores a pivotal issue in the global electric vehicle (EV) market: affordability. While...

Khan’s civil disobedience

In the context of Pakistan, Imran Khan, the cricketer-turned-politician who emerged with promises of change, justice, and anti-corruption reforms, has faced significant...