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Author: Haya Sehgal

Blackout in Pakistan

Blackout in Pakistan

The turmoil in the country which has ensued after the arrest of IK is the start of another dark chapter in the history of Pakistan. After showing him and the nation dreams of emancipation from the clutches of an authoritarian network, this is the final play making apparent who will.

The Ukraine Crisis is Everybody’s Crisis

The Ukraine Crisis is Everybody’s Crisis

The Ukraine crisis is everybody’s crisis. It is also everybody’s conversation that must take place. The brutalities faced by the Ukrainians are heart breaking and the resilience in their struggle for freedom must be hailed. It is very much Pakistan’s concern as the country now submits defeat to an energy.

Technocratic Government in Pakistan, the Answer?

Technocratic Government in Pakistan, the Answer?

“When an established system of governance fails to perform and produce results, alternative systems of governance are often thought of.” However, not as often this is done in Pakistan. Historically, Pakistan has explored Presidential, Parliamentary systems and military dictatorships; would a technocratic system of government serve as an alternative solution.

Pakistan in a Fragmented World

Pakistan in a Fragmented World

“The hope is that by reaffirming and strengthening foundations of cooperation, the next page in history can turn toward cooperation and security rather than conflict and strife.” – Borge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The World Economic forum theme this year is ‘Cooperation in a Fragmented world’..

Pakistan on the Cusp of Security Concerns

Pakistan on the Cusp of Security Concerns

Pakistan now sits on a cusp of several security concerns. The political upheaval has caused a domino effect which has set into motion too many factors (and people) to control. If amongst this chaos, bad statements and angering old allies have not made the year any less exciting; in came.

A Woman for Climate Justice: Sherry Rehman

A Woman for Climate Justice: Sherry Rehman

Recently, we saw Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman emerge as a strong proponent for climate justice. The UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, saw her as a vocal advocate standing for Pakistan. Calling other countries to rethink their lifestyles, highlighting the vulnerable position of Pakistan and its.

Pakistan’s Militant Taliban Uprising

Pakistan’s Militant Taliban Uprising

Once again Pakistan seems to find itself in a severe quandary having to lie in bed with the most facetious of all villains – the Taliban. Commonly under the banner of Islamic Jihadist terrorist groups, they have siphoned themselves into many different sub-tribes. Amidst the chaos, post 9/11, there was.

The Longest March to the Elections

The Longest March to the Elections

PTI will most probably win the elections in 2023 as already predicted. Khan’s recent U-turn on the conspiracy spiel comes as no surprise. The backtracking statements, perhaps means a venture into a more stable outlook for the party’s political future. If they come back into power, the real question is:.

Fatima Jinnah Feminist Leader

Fatima Jinnah Feminist Leader

“Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste death but once.” Heartfelt words from the play Caesar, written by Shakespeare and repeated by Fatima Jinnah on the eve of her loss after the 1965 Presidential elections of Pakistan. The “Mother of the Nation” as she was dubbed,.

No extremism for Pakistan

No extremism for Pakistan

SOME worrying conversations from people here have seen words such as  that the Taliban ‘may not be that bad’ and are looking towards ‘change’. As a woman living here, my only reply is, why would I agree? Or perhaps they were trying to test me to see my answer. Here.