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Pakistan’s nuclear program has remained India-centric, driven by parity or by surpassing its neighbor. Built largely on illicitly acquired technology and later tainted by one of history’s largest nuclear proliferation networks, its legacy continues to raise serious security concerns. While Islamabad recently criticized India’s Fast Breeder Reactor, it is Pakistan’s own offensive posture, proliferation legacy, … Read more

As the West’s global dominance declines and China’s increases, the balance of power is shifting. The debate over Western dominance — whether it spanned 200 or 500 years — is an important part of examining this shift. China’s rapid rebound today not only challenges the notion of Western inevitability but also redefines the future of … Read more

The US’ 250th anniversary offered Americans a chance to reflect on the enduring tension between liberty for all — as outlined in the Declaration of Independence — and liberty for some. From slavery to the present day, the nation has struggled between these competing ideals. Until we end this competition and extend liberty to everyone, … Read more

Democracy convenes every four or five years; markets convene every second. That asymmetry, more than any radical platform, explains why centrist governments defend the status quo as though defending democracy itself. German Chancellor Merz’s 13% approval rating leads us to wonder who actually rules between elections. Most of us in the Western world agree with … Read more

ince the release of Nayab in 2024 and following its international recognition along with Lux Style Awards for Best Actress and Best Film Director this year,  I’ve been asked a question again and again, in passing conversations, at screenings, even in the most unexpected places: “When and where can we watch Nayab? We’ve heard very good things about … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The European Union on Thursday noted “issues” in Pakistan’s compliance with its commitments under the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) and cautioned that Islamabad would have to address those shortcomings to qualify under the revised GSP framework. The caution came in the European Commission’s latest report on the implementation of the GSP over the 2023-2025 … Read more

Yango Pakistan Country Head Miral Sharif and Yango Ride Head of B2B Ivan Kaplunovich discuss the evolving landscape of corporate mobility in Pakistan. Together, they share insights on how businesses are rethinking employee transportation, the growing role of technology and data in mobility management and Yango’s vision for helping organisations streamline operations through smarter transportation … Read more

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has introduced a new Transport Monetisation Policy allowing judicial officers across Punjab’s district judiciary to purchase their officially allotted vehicles at depreciated prices. According to a notification issued by the LHC registrar, the policy was approved by Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum in pursuance of the decisions … Read more

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday warned that the adverse impact of fresh tensions in the Middle East, triggered by the recent US-Iran attacks, could hit the country’s economy again. The prime minister made these remarks while presiding over a meeting to review the impact of regional tensions on Pakistan’s economy and reports on austerity and … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday reserved its ruling on a thorny jurisdictional dispute over whether it retains the authority to hear bail applications in pending National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals, or if such pleas must be transferred to the newly established Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) under the 27th Amendment of the Constitution. Headed by Justice … Read more