Editorial Summary

In the tangled web of global trade, Pakistan stands at a crossroads, caught between the hammer of US tariffs and the anvil of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

The article looks into the critical issue of the vast arsenal the United States left behind in Afghanistan after its abrupt withdrawal in August 2021.

In the wake of escalating economic tensions between China and the United States, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) emerges as a symbol of global cooperation and development amidst rising protectionism.

The situation in Balochistan has taken a grim turn, exposing the state’s consistent failure to respond with empathy and foresight. Highways remain blocked, Quetta is nearly locked down, and protesters led by Akhtar Mengal are met not with dialogue but with brute force.

In a searing reflection on Pakistan’s current trajectory, the writer presents a grim yet honest diagnosis of the nation’s existential crisis.

Once again, Afghanistan is the battleground of global power politics, where old rivalries are being repackaged under the guise of humanitarian efforts and diplomatic engagement.

The recent opinion piece by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in The Nation provides a compelling critique of the United States’ imposition of “reciprocal tariffs,” ranging from 10% to 50% on all trading partners

The influx of family vlogging on social media platforms has become a troubling phenomenon in Pakistan, reflecting a broader trend of intellectual stagnation and moral decay among the youth.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s aggressive economic stance, the imposition of so-called reciprocal tariffs has rattled the very foundations of global trade.

The debate around whether Pakistan should be a ‘hard’ state or a competent one touches the very core of our national dysfunction. Despite having the full arsenal of coercive tools, the state has failed to ensure long-term stability, peace, and financial resilience.