Opinion

Power, privacy and governance

In today’s Pakistan, data has quietly become one of the most powerful instruments of governance. From identity cards and voter…

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Shining gold, nervous economy

The remarkable surge in gold prices over the past two years is no longer just a financial headline; it has…

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Pakistan’s path to exit the IMF

Pakistan’s repeated return to the IMF is not the result of bad luck, external conspiracies or temporary global shocks. It…

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The fine print of corruption

Corruption in Pakistan is frequently framed as a moral or criminal aberration, but its most damaging effects are structural and…

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From perception to performance

Pakistan stands today at a decisive psychological and economic crossroads. After years of macroeconomic stress, political turbulence, and repeated stabilisation…

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Pakistan at the Board of Peace

When US President Donald Trump announced the formation of the Board of Peace (BoP) in January 2026, it immediately triggered…

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Bangladesh first: Dhaka’s message to Islamabad and Delhi

While discussing Bangladesh’s political situation with Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Indian journalists in Dhaka, I was struck by how neatly history…

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Good Luck, BNP

Defying seventeen months of propaganda that “there will be no election,” the national election has finally been held in Bangladesh.…

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Challenges and rights of people in Kashmir

Life in Kashmir has been affected by various challenges that make daily living difficult for many families. People face restrictions…

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Uneven playing field

Pakistan’s decision to compete in the T20 World Cup while declining to play a scheduled February 15 match against India…

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