Faiza Zafar

The tragedy of turning green Islamabad into a black forest
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 6, 2026
World Environment Day, observed on 5 June each year, highlights the urgent need for environmental protection and collective action. In this context, Islamabad—once celebrated for…

CPEC’s Role in Reducing Brain Drain
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 3, 2026
The concept of brain drain has undergone a profound transformation over the decades. First introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, the term was used to…

75 Years of Pak-China Relationship
- By Faiza Zafar
- May 27, 2026
Over the past 75 years, Pakistan and China have cultivated one of the world’s most enduring strategic partnerships, founded on mutual trust, political solidarity and…

The EU business forum in Islamabad
- By Faiza Zafar
- May 7, 2026
The European Union (EU) is Pakistan’s largest export destination, accounting for roughly 28% of the country’s total exports—equivalent to around $9 billion annually in recent…

Ceasefire extension
- By Faiza Zafar
- April 25, 2026
THE current US-Iran war intensified in early April 2026, following direct and indirect confrontations involving the US, Iran and allied actors. A temporary ceasefire was…







