Abdul Basit Khan

Pakistan’s population crisis: From denial to national action
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- July 11, 2026
World Population Day PAKISTAN’S rapidly growing population is no longer merely a demographic concern; it has become one of the country’s most pressing governance and…

Violence against women: A challenge to justice & human dignity
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- July 1, 2026
GENDER-based violence (GBV) remains one of the gravest human rights challenges facing societies across the world. It affects women regardless of nationality, religion, education…

Healing from a distance: Telemedicine for rural healthcare
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- June 24, 2026
RURAL areas of Pakistan are home to nearly two-thirds of the country’s population and hold immense potential for national development. Life in villages differs…

Budget 2026-27: Stability without prosperity
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- June 18, 2026
THERE was widespread speculation and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget 2026-27, as there was little hope of meaningful concessions or relief for the salaried and…

Beyond GDP: Why Pak continues to lag in human development
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- June 10, 2026
PAKISTAN’S ranking at 168 out of 193 countries in the latest Human Development Index (HDI) report should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers. While…

Taxing the untaxed: Real test of budget 2026-27
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- June 3, 2026
AS Pakistan moves closer to the announcement of the Federal Budget 2026-27, speculation has intensified regarding the government’s taxation strategy. The central question is whether…

From loans to investment: New economic vision for Pakistan
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- May 27, 2026
PAKISTAN’S economic future largely depends upon its ability to attract sustainable foreign investment. Foreign investment is often described as the lifeblood of economic growth…

Empowering Pakistan’s villages for a prosperous future
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- May 20, 2026
PAKISTAN’S villages remain the backbone of the country’s agriculture, labour force and cultural identity, yet millions living in rural areas continue to face poverty, hunger,…

Pakistan’s fragile stability amid regional turmoil
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- May 14, 2026
THE recent approval of nearly $1.3 billion along with additional support under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) has temporarily strengthened confidence in Pakistan’s…

UAE’s exit from OPEC: Strategic implications
- By Abdul Basit Khan
- May 6, 2026
THE recent decision of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to witness the exit of the United Arab Emirates marks a significant geopolitical and…







