Category Opinion

Restriction in Sales due to lack of clarity on sales tax

Follow the Constitution

The citizens voluntarily give up some of their liberties in exchange for security, peace and an environment wherein they and the posterity can prosper.Ever since the creation of man he has lived in some sort of organization starting from hunter…

Imran Shauket

Pakistan needs revamped leadership

Imran ShauketI have been fortunate to speak frequently at myriad forums in the last year. The subject that I address most frequently is the future potential of Pakistan, how it can be a leader among the nations of the world,…

Unlocking Regional Prosperity through ECO Cooperation

Unlocking Regional Prosperity through ECO Cooperation

Farzeen Ali Khan Since its inception, Pakistan has been ensnared in a relentless economic crisis, marked by a disturbing upward trajectory in both external and internal debts. Compounding these economic woes is Pakistan’s chronic struggle to foster amicable relationships with…

Challenges Facing Pakistan’s Madaris Amid Financial Reforms

Arsalan Khalid As Pakistan undertakes comprehensive reforms to align with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidelines, Islamic religious schools, known as madaris, face significant challenges. These institutions are integral to Pakistan’s education system and serve as a crucial social safety…

Imran Shauket

Buddhist tourism

Imran ShauketPakistan is working tirelessly to create a vibrant tourism sector. In the next month, two international symposiums are being held to highlight Pakistan’s tourism potential. It is impressive to note that the players focused in the promotion are myriad…

Restriction in Sales due to lack of clarity on sales tax

Education and parental responsibilities for Pakistani families

(Professor Muhammad Sarwar, TI, The University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus) The observations made by Professor Stewart, a distinguished educator who spent fifty years teaching in Rawalpindi, offer valuable guidance for parents and families striving to nurture responsible, independent and capable…

Time for inclusion, not division

Time for inclusion, not division

Imran ShauketOverwhelming majority of Pakistanis are a hospitable, loving, accepting and tolerant people. Pakistan’s flag is one of the few in the world that clearly defines the space for Muslims (green) and the minorities (white). Contrary to this reality and…

Saffronisation of Indian Security Apparatus

Saffronisation of Indian Security Apparatus

Javed Bangash “Saffronisation” is a term that refers to the use of Hindu religion and specifically Hinduism ideas, values, and symbols in the politics and culture of the nation, through education and politics. In   recent years Saffronisation of India’s armed…

US Sanctions - Gone Are The Days

US Sanctions – Gone Are The Days

OMIAMAH KHAN Nations and international organisations have traditionally used sanctions as a pillar of their diplomatic strategies to tackle a variety of geopolitical issues. Penalties are sometimes thought of as punitive measures meant to force targeted nations to comply, but…