Category: 8. Editorial
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Propaganda against Bangladesh
After the July Revolution and the formation of the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh has become a target of internal and external propaganda campaigns that threaten its stability, security, and national image. Following the events of 5th August, coinciding with… Continue Reading
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Islamabad’s Ecosystem
The Capital Development Authority’s decision to launch a campaign to remove mulberry trees in the federal capital and replace them with thousands of native plants is a welcome move that will come as a relief to many allergy-prone citizens. Mulberry trees produce large quantities of pollen,… Continue Reading
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Enough is Enough
At the time of writing, Pakistan’s security forces are conducting a rigorous and high-intensity operation against terrorists of the Balochistan Liberation Army, who attacked a train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar and took several dozen hostages. While the valiant efforts of the security… Continue Reading
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Heart of Empire
The fight for justice for the Palestinian people and the struggle against the barbaric genocide committed by the Israeli government have taken a new turn at the very heart of the US empire. Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and a permanent legal resident of the United States, has been… Continue Reading
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Financial Conditions Matter More
Despite the somewhat easing of policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan’s economy and especially the industry continues to be on a sliding slope, sparking a debate about whether in the context of Pakistan, monetary policy is as restrictive as conventional measures suggest…. Continue Reading
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Tariffs Won’t Make a Country Great Again
The excessive and aggressive tariff policies targeting China, the EU, Canada, Mexico and other countries, reimposed by the U.S. administration, have heightened trade tensions and unraveled the global economic order. While framed as a strategy to address the alleged trade imbalances, bring back… Continue Reading
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Tomorrow’s Leaders in Crisis
Children, regarded as the future leaders of any nation, face dire conditions in Pakistan. Disturbing statistics reveal that 26.2 million school-aged children are out of school. Over 3 million are engaged in child labour, 1.2 million beg on the streets, and 12 million suffer from malnutrition…. Continue Reading
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Our National Animal is Not a Trophy
Hunting the Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal, is not an act of bravery—it is a disgrace. Recently, foreign hunters from Russia and the United States killed Markhors under the guise of a “trophy hunting programme,” paying a staggering $71,000 for the privilege. The government… Continue Reading
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The Curse of Drug Addiction
Ignoring the rising drug addiction among our youth, particularly in Pakistan’s middle class, is nothing short of denial. The recent wave of brutal murders linked to drug abuse highlights the urgent need for action. The state’s failure to prosecute criminals and dismantle the drug… Continue Reading