The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on December 8, 1985, with the signing of the SAARC Charter by the heads...

A LEGACY OF MISCALCULATION AND NEGLECT Drug abuse is a universal social issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide, including Pakistan. The country struggles with...

Introduction Women are increasingly playing a defining role in designing gender-sensitive policies and promoting women's rights in the global political arena. These female lawmakers are...

For a moment, consider this estimated yet appetising list of deposits and resources. Gold: 5.9 million ounces. Copper: 412 million tons. Coal: 19.5 billion...

I often eulogize and wish to refer to the phrase, ‘Stairway to Heaven’ to the beauty and bounties of Kashmir. The phrase incidentally is...

Ikram Sehgal I will begin by addressing our membership in the World Economic Forum. If you examine the crucible of this forum, you can discern...

Ikram Sehgal I want to start with Pakistan’s location as geography plays an important role in the development process. We cannot choose our neighbours. We...

Dr Amjad Saqib founded Akhuwat in 2001, transitioning from a historical and philosophical discourse to a practical approach to poverty alleviation. Previously serving in...

An Exclusive Interview of Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar 1. What initial goals and aspirations motivated you to enter politics? My motivation to enter politics stemmed from...

"O you who believe! Be careful of (your duty to) Allah and relinquish what remains (due) from Riba (usury), if you are believers. (2:278)...