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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
An American war with Iran could reshape global power politics by stretching US military resources, increasing Europe's energy vulnerability and creating strategic opportunities for China and Russia. This article examines...
The US-Iran war is reshaping Gulf security, energy markets and regional geopolitics. This article examines the Strait of Hormuz crisis, pressure on GCC economies, capital flight, the revival of Iran-GCC...
