Dialogue is the only way out of current political crisis
There is a growing consensus of opinion in the country that the only way out ...
The D-Chowk debacle and after
The D-Chowk dharna has unfurled the ugly face of Pakistan politics. The PTI’s much hyped ...
Rich nations reluctant to provide finance to tackle climate challenge
The issue of climate finance has now taken centre stage in the debate on climate ...
Smog– a growing menace
For the past few years during the months of November and December Lahore, in particular, and ...
Pakistan’s human development challenges
It is well known that Pakistan has always fared poorly as compared with other countries ...
Media under siege
For some time the media has been facing tremendous pressure from the authorities all around ...
26th Constitutional Amendment: Judicial independence at risk
Amidst a storm of controversy the 26th Constitutional Amendment has been approved by both houses ...
Marginalized groups, repressive laws, and the struggle for justice
Pakistan is faced with many human rights issues. Especially, the country’s marginalised groups, women, minorities, ...
Education: a sorry state of affairs
Over the years educational standards in Pakistan have fallen steeply. The major reason is the ...
Water: an existential crisis in the making
As the struggle for political power continues unabated, there is little realisation in the higher ...