The Migration of Talent and the Destiny of a Nation
The true wealth of a nation is measured neither exclusively by the abundance of its natural resources, nor by the magnitude of its foreign-exchange reserves, the volume of its industrial…
France: The Crisis of Economic Inequality
To apprehend the deeper disquiet of a society, it is not invariably sufficient to examine the deliberations of its governing chambers, the proceedings of its legislatures, or the indices by…
Aftab Sherpao: A Bridge to Reconciliation in KP
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stands at a critical crossroads. Decades of terrorism, political instability, displacement and economic deprivation have left deep scars on the province and its people. Despite enormous sacrifices, lasting…
Capital Punishment and the Questions of Diplomacy
A State’s commitment to the rule of law is tested not simply by its willingness to punish those found guilty of an offence, but by the fairness and transparency with…
The Silent Healer
The art and science of medicine have, in our own age, attained extraordinary powers in the prevention and treatment of human disease. Through the refinement of pharmaceutical compounds, the advancement…
A mental health policy must reach the exam hall
On 1 October, Pakistan launched a new National Mental Health Policy (2026–2035). Nine days later, World Mental Health Day took as its theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”.…
A System That Teaches Students to Pass, Not to Think
Pakistan has a young population with huge potential which has the potential to transform into entrepreneurs, researchers, skilled professionals and innovators capable of contributing to the country’s economic and social…
Untap the Desert: Transforming Tharparkar’s Water Infrastructure and Economy
Tharparkar, a 20,000-square-kilometer desert district in southeastern Sindh, presents an acute human paradox: home to 1.65 million people, 7.8 million livestock, and billions of tons of coal powering Pakistan’s grid,…
The United States’ Growing Engagement in Central Asia: A New Chapter in Global Geopolitics
In international politics, some of the most important developments take place far from the world’s major conflict zones. Central Asia is one such region. For years, it received relatively little…
France’s Protests: When Public Frustration Becomes a National Warning
France has long been regarded as a country where citizens are willing to take to the streets to defend their rights and challenge government policies. From the historic protests of…