Month: April 2024

Pakistan has been grappling with urban challenges, including rising crime rates, environmental degradation, and governance deficiencies. This precarious situation calls for data-driven governance and increased private sector engagement to address these issues and unlock the urban centers' growth potential.

Israel's Iron Dome, a testament to modern defense innovation, stands as a formidable shield against diverse threats targeting its airspace. Developed in response to regional instabilities, its effectiveness underscores its pivotal role in safeguarding lives and infrastructure.

Mohsin Dawar's "Dispatches of Resilience: The Fight for Life in Pakistan" provides a poignant exploration of Pakistan's socio-political landscape, particularly focusing on the challenges faced in Waziristan. Through a series of insightful dispatches, Dawar illuminates the historical context and enduring…

In the very core of Gaza, among the resonant wails of sirens and collapsing buildings, resided a tenderhearted boy by the name of Ahmed. Within the depth of his chest laid dreams akin to delicate glass ornaments, cherished intimately within…

Since the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan has faced numerous economic and financial challenges, resulting in a significant increase in poverty and inflation. According to a 2021 World Bank report, job losses and economic deprivation were widespread, with the GDP contracting by…

Resilient climate governance is a prerequisite for Pakistan to cope with the potential challenges of climate change. But unfortunately, in Pakistan, climate governance is trapped by many surmountable flaws, resulting into the inculcation of ineffective approach to seize the threats.…

It was an ardent but a cautious risk taken by Iran to convey the message to the international community that she is not only vigilant of her territorial security but also, by any mean she will protect that.

The Israeli military's assertion that over a hundred Iranian drones have been launched toward Israel reflects the gravity of the situation. Iran's threat to target any country that facilitates Israeli attacks against Iran further exacerbates tensions and raises the specter…

They aimed to protect the rule of law, civil supremacy and to protest against the alleged massive ragging in the February 8 elections. Achakzi says in his press conference: 'they are against the political role of Army as it is…

The Human Development Report 2023–24 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) places Pakistan in the low human development category. It shows Pakistan has slipped in the global human development index rankings from 161 to 164 out of 192 countries.