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 mazeÂ
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...