Economic Affairs & National Development
A GDP Surprise
The National Accounts Committee (NAC) recently signed off on an annualized projected GDP figure for the current fiscal year of 3.94%, which seems astounding to many. Aside
June 1, 2021
Opinion Articles
Peace and Conflict
Israeli Bombardments & Silence of Global Powers
Israel’s atrocities on the Palestinian population reignited this month as Israeli forces carried out aerial strikes over Gaza for 11 consecutive days. The Israeli forces demonstrated the
May 27, 2021
Defence
Indian Military Modernisation: Response Options for Pakistan Air Force
As a result of developments in advanced technology, rigorous training and the role of leadership at the operational level of war, airpower has now reached a point
May 17, 2021
COVID
COVID-19 Lessons from our Neighbor
In the past two weeks, we have witnessed heartbreaking images which depict the horrible state of COVID-19 in neighboring India. The ongoing pandemic has taken an extremely
May 7, 2021
Domestic Economy
Squeezing the Salaried Class
Pakistan’s salaried class serves the role of a steadied backbone in our otherwise rough-and-tumble economic life. Their salaries are subject to taxation that offers the slimmest modicum
May 7, 2021
National Security
Pakistan-Turkey Strategic Partnership
Alliances and partnerships have always been a core element of states’ strategies both during conflict and for cooperation. As the world order, marked by US hegemony, is
May 7, 2021
Economic Affairs & National Development
Squeezing the Salaried Class
Pakistan’s salaried class serves the role of a steadied backbone in our otherwise rough-and-tumble economic life. Their salaries are subject to taxation that offers the slimmest modicum
May 7, 2021
Diplomacy
Pakistan and India Rapprochement
News reports about backdoor contacts between Pakistan and India have recently emerged and the flexibility in statements by the government officials of the two states also suggest
May 4, 2021
Economy
The Big Bazooka
In the past few years, Pakistan has also faced the brunt of an IMF “bazooka” in a terrible manner. An Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for a paltry
May 3, 2021
Cyber
Is Pakistan’s Cyber Security Strong Enough to Protect the Country?
The authors highlight the vulnerabilities within Pakistan’s cyber-security system. There are cyber laws in place by the government, however, they do not adequately understand the growing sophistication
May 2, 2021
