Clash with cash
If the state wants a cashless economy, it must first show it can enforce a rulebook that applies equally to all
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If the state wants a cashless economy, it must first show it can enforce a rulebook that applies equally to all
State must decide to either take real action to protect children or openly admit that it has lost this war
Pakistan must tread carefully. It would be a mistake to take this statement as a policy change until it translates into ground-level action.
As the military secures the land, civilian leadership must strive to win the hearts and minds of the people
Policymakers must end their obsession with debt targets and realize that painful reforms are the only way to ensure real economic recovery
Washington must move beyond superficial responses and get the issues between Pakistan and India resolved
Pakistan must now convert its military readiness into diplomatic capital
Pakistan has made its case with facts, defended its skies with valor, and buried its dead with dignity
Given geopolitical tensions and ever-looming threat of external shocks, SBP cannot afford to lower its guard
India’s blame tactics post-Pahalgam attack are backfiring
With New Delhi dragging its feet on peace, Islamabad has no choice but to stay alert
Every step India takes is a step away from dialogue and, by extension, sanity
Delhi must see that there is still emotional restraint in Islamabad
New Delhi must end provocation and accept regional dialogue
It has been the Modi government’s modus operandi to treat Pakistan as a punching bag whenever BJP’s popularity shakes
Tragedy in Pahalgam deserves justice, not just for the victims, but for the truth
Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of mercy, tolerance, and Islamophilia
Stripping farmers of their negotiating power and handing over control to exploiters and profiteers is beyond the pale
Authorities must focus on regulating crypto instead of endorsing it or giving it a free pass
$9.6 trillion have been wiped out from major stock exchanges worldwide
Islamabad must engage Washington directly to negotiate wherever possible instead of waiting for any signal or sympathy
Credibility in economic management is a strategic asset, and losing it would be costly
Banning past study material is the worst possible approach the authorities could come up with
Line between criticism and subversion must be recognized no matter how blurred it is
Not much attention has been paid to increasing Pakistan’s critically low water storage capacity