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Unlocking the opportunities for increased intra-BRICS trade
Unlocking the opportunities for increased intra-BRICS trade
When Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa, he remarked that “South Africa cannot be seen to be an island of prosperity in a sea ...
Shaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan
Shaping justice — tracing the evolution of rape laws in Pakistan
Rape, an abhorrent crime that flagrantly violates the fundamental rights of survivors, inflicts deep and lasting physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. Within Pakistan
The path forward
The path forward
The transition to a knowledge economy represents a paramount challenge and opportunity for nations around the world. In the case of Pakistan, this transition is ...
Elite capture is the main reason for Pakistan’s failing
Elite capture is the main reason for Pakistan’s failing
The dire warning by the World Bank that Pakistan is on the edge of a precipice with the country facing its worst and longest economic ...
Election challenges amid public despair
Even though the Election Commission of Pakistan has yet to announce a date for general elections, it has taken an important step toward it. Last ...
Palestine at war
FIFTY years since the last Arab-Israeli war, hostilities have once again broken out in Palestine. Hamas, the Palestinian group which rules Gaza, launched a Saturday ...
The price of delay
The price of delay
Now that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has made it clear that elections cannot be held in 90 days, as stipulated by the Constitution, ...
Strengthening diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia in a changing world
Strengthening diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia in a changing world
On the occasion of German Unity Day, I find myself reflecting on the significance of this day, particularly in the context of our diplomatic relations ...
Beware the resource curse
Beware the resource curse
Pakistani policymakers hold great hopes for the extraction of mineral resources to transform the economy, aiming to break free from the IMF and the shackles ...