Editorial Summary
The article Balochistan cauldron: unravelling the enigma by Dr. Syed Akhtar Ali Shah addresses the persistent unrest in Balochistan, caused by militant activities and the political efforts of the Mili Yakhjahati Counci
In the article Baffling US Role: Middle East on Fire, the author critiques the United States’ contradictory stance in the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis, particularly in Gaza. Despite supporting a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine,
In the article IMF raises alarm over banks’ heavy reliance on govt, the author discusses the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) concerns regarding Pakistan’s banking sector and its deep ties to the government and the central bank
The editorial “Climate diplomacy” discusses the urgent need for Pakistan and India to collaborate on addressing climate change, particularly to combat air pollution and smog in the region
The article “Fast-tracking progress on SDGs: learning from global models” by Dr. Shahid Hussain Kamboyo addresses Pakistan’s slow progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ranking 137th out of 167 countries on the SDG Index
The article “Palestine & Kashmir: Struggle for Justice” by Omay Aimen brings to light the parallel struggles of the people of Palestine and Kashmir, who have endured state-backed oppression for decades
The article “SCO Summit: Pakistan’s Leadership Opportunity” discusses Pakistan’s role as the host of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on October 15-16.
The article, “Pak-Malaysia Ties Beyond the Horizon,” discusses the growing strategic and diplomatic relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia, highlighted by the recent visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Islamabad. Both countries are strengthening their ties across sectors like trade, energy, security, and defense
The 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in Islamabad on October 15-16, 2024. The SCO aims to discuss new global security arrangements, economic reforms, and global connectivity, especially for the Global South
The article highlights the growing impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, particularly children. It emphasizes that increased carbon levels and greenhouse gases have raised global temperatures, leading to severe health risks