Editorial Summary
The editorial discusses the passing of the 26th Amendment by the Senate, which involves a new constitutional package introduced by the ruling coalition. The bill, though a diluted version of earlier drafts,
The article, written by Maleeha Lodhi, examines Bob Woodward’s latest book War, which provides an insider’s account of American foreign policy, particularly focusing on how Presidents Biden and Trump handled international crises like the wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The article “A new dawn in Pak-China coop” by Gulab Umid discusses the recent visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan, marking a revitalized phase in the Pak-China partnership.
The article “Civil Service Reforms: Breaking the Cycle of Failure,” published on October 20, 2024, by Dr. Imtiaz Bhatti, discusses the persistent failure of civil service reforms in Pakistan
The article “Human Rights Review” highlights Pakistan’s fragile state regarding human rights. The United Nations Human Rights Committee, during its periodic assessment, has expressed grave concerns about rising violations in Pakistan
The article “How to Avoid Wars: Path to Global Peace, Cooperation” by Hameed Shaheen Alvi outlines comprehensive strategies to prevent wars and foster global harmony. The author stresses that wars,
The article Afghan Pakistan Dilemma by Brig Tariq Khalil highlights the complex relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan, particularly focusing on terrorism and refugee issues. It outlines how Pakistan has supported Afghanistan during times of war
The upcoming COP29 climate summit, set to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, is crucial for addressing climate finance, adaptation efforts, and mitigation actions amidst rising geopolitical and economic crises
The 24th IMF program for Pakistan has been approved, but it falls into the same traps as its predecessors, focusing primarily on achieving a primary surplus through superficial accounting without addressing the country’s deep-seated economic issues
The article examines the deepening diplomatic and military cooperation between Pakistan and Russia, brought to the forefront during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Islamabad