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Pakistan’s Cockroach Moment
Political movements often begin with symbols. In recent weeks, India has witnessed the emergence of the "cockroach" as a metaphor for a generation that feels invisible, unwanted and dismissed by those in power. The symbolism is simple:…
Iran–U.S. conflict: Rising from Ashes of War in Search of Peace
War has never been confined to the battlefield. Its consequences ripple across borders, disrupting economies, reshaping diplomacy, influencing global politics, and leaving lasting scars on the lives of ordinary people.
The military…
Pakistan’s CPEC imported coal plants: Costly policy failure
*Core Problem*
Built as base-load assets, the fleet operated at only ∼22.9% utilization in FY 2024-25. Consumers still bear massive capacity payments, dollar-indexed returns, and imported-fuel exposure.
*Plant-wise Utilization FY…
A state losing grip
For years, Pakistan’s crises have been explained through a familiar list: terrorism, political instability, foreign conspiracies, or economic shocks. But these explanations miss the deeper and more uncomfortable truth. Pakistan is not…
The South caucasus enter a new era with Azerbaijan’s JF-17 Block III fleet
Azerbaijan’s acquisition of up to 40 JF-17 Block III multirole fighters is far more than a military modernisation program. It represents a geopolitical development with implications extending beyond the South Caucasus, reflecting the…
EU visa ! Unending ordeal for Pakistanis
For thousands of Pakistanis hoping to travel to Europe for education, business, tourism, or family visits, the biggest hurdle is no longer obtaining a visa—it is simply getting a visa appointment.
Across the country, applicants for…
Hybrid system ! Beneficial for whom ?
Wherever one goes in Pakistan today—a family gathering, a wedding, a funeral, or even an informal meeting with friends—the conversation inevitably turns to one question: Will the country's economic situation improve? It is a question driven…
Pakistan’s pension time bomb
Pakistan’s fiscal debates follow a familiar script. Tax collection is too low. The IMF programme is fragile. Debt is rising. Exports are weak. These problems are real. But one of the most consequential threats to the country’s financial…
Pakistan airspace ban pushes Air India in limbo
The continued closure of Pakistani airspace to Indian carriers has emerged as one of the most significant financial challenges facing Air India, severely undermining the airline's profitability and complicating its ambitious transformation…
” Bacteria HQ ” !! Shifa International
I happened to visit Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad on 25th June 2026 at around 8:30 pm to inquire about my school junior, Shah Faisal Khan, who was admitted to the A4 block.
Since I was on my bicycle, I wanted to leave my…
