Pakistan’s rising poverty reflects inflation, unemployment, declining household incomes, weak human capital and structural policy gaps. Explore its causes, consequences, government responses and the way forward for sustainable poverty reduction.Read More

Pakistan’s journey towards the Sustainable Development Goals reflects both progress and persistent challenges. Explore the country’s SDG performance, implementation gaps, institutional efforts and path towards achieving the 2030 Agenda.Read More

Pakistan’s poverty rate is rising again amid inflation, unemployment, declining real incomes and structural weaknesses. This analysis examines the causes, consequences, government initiatives and policy solutions to Pakistan’s growing poverty and development dilemma.Read More

The debate over new provinces in Pakistan raises critical questions about governance, representation, ethnic identity, resource distribution and federalism. This article examines the historical demands for new provinces, constitutional requirements under Article 239, key administrative and economic challenges, and whether stronger local governments under Article 140-A could provide a more effective alternative.Read More

Operation Absolute Resolve and the capture of Nicolás Maduro raise critical questions about U.S. intervention in Venezuela. Was the operation driven by narco-terrorism and democracy, or did oil, regional dominance and great-power rivalry shape Washington’s strategy?Read More

The shift from “America First” to “America’s First” captures a deeper transformation in U.S. power rhetoric—from prioritizing national interests toward a more transactional and possessive approach to alliances, trade, security and global influence.Read More

The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, WHO and UNFPA reflects a broader shift from multilateral cooperation toward an America First, state-centric foreign policy. This article examines its implications for climate governance, global health, international institutions and the future of the liberal international order.Read More

Pakistan–US relations are witnessing renewed convergence in counterterrorism, trade, critical minerals and defence cooperation. Yet structural constraints involving China, India and great-power competition raise a crucial question: is the latest rapprochement a durable partnership or another phase of strategic pragmatism?Read More

Yemen has become a battlefield for regional power, shaped by state fragmentation, Houthi influence, proxy warfare and competing Saudi and Emirati ambitions. The article examines the historical conflict, Saudi-UAE rivalry, the Southern Transitional Council and Yemen’s strategic geography.Read More

The US–Israel–Iran conflict presents Pakistan with serious security, economic and diplomatic challenges while creating an opportunity to revive its role as a middle-power mediator. The article examines Pakistan’s strategic choices, regional vulnerabilities and potential role in promoting dialogue and stability.Read More