Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

THE Shanghai Five, which China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan founded in 1996 to resolve border issues and security concerns, served as the model for…

POVERTY extends beyond limited financial resources and an inability to meet basic needs; it also includes restricted access to social services, assets, and political representation.…

DUE to their differing perspectives on national interests, Pakistan and India, two major countries in South Asia, have been marked by persistent uncertainty and ambiguity…

IN the rugged terrains of South Asia, where the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan intersect with the ancient Silk Road, a story of strained relations…

PAKISTAN has seen its temperature rise by an estimated 0.57°C over time, marking a notable increase. This warming trend has been most pronounced during the…

PAKISTAN owes its creation to the leadership and vision of Quaid-i-Azam who by ‘Unity, Faith and Discipline’, converted Muslim nation into a dynamic force that…

MY late professor Iqbal Tajik once likened diplomacy to a strategic chess game, where nations play power games based on careful calculations. His insightful definition,…

WORDS play a critical role in shaping our understanding of information. Whether it is misinformation, fake news, disinformation or conspiracy theories, each term reflects different…

IN the fiscal year 2024-25, the Government of Pakistan faces a daunting task of addressing numerous socio-economic challenges that have significantly impacted the lives of…

A serious dilemma that is threatening the nation, society, and economy all at once in Pakistan is the growing threat of vigilante violence motivated by…