Rashid Ahmed Mughal

COVID-19: The mystery unfolds

THE COVID-19 origin mystery continues to unfold through significant legal developments, shifting perspectives from former high-ranking health officials and ongoing scientific investigations. Years after the…

A nation under strain: Governance, economy & political instability

  COUNTRIES with bad governance, corrupt rulers and weak economies often face deep poverty, social unrest and mass migration. Without major reforms, these nations risk…

Wealth and happiness correlation

  STUDIES show that for most people, happiness increases steadily as income rises and can even accelerate at higher earnings. For a small cohort of…

Social contract concept falling apart

THE social contract is the unwritten agreement between citizens and governments. It defines what people expect from public institutions and the obligations they owe in…

Happiness and luxury nexus

  AVOIDING a life of pleasure and luxury involves shifting your focus toward a minimalist, purpose-driven lifestyle. Philosophies like Stoicism and Epicureanism emphasize that chasing…

War in ME triggers fresh migration challenge

  Fresh wave of escalation of hostilities between Iran and America has compounded the loss of innocent lives in Iran and Lebanon and multiplied the…

Pakistan’s widening wealth divide

WEALTH inequality and poverty in Pakistan have reached historic highs, with the national poverty rate climbing to roughly 28.9% and income inequality hitting a 27-year…

Craving for peace in a world of turmoil

COUNTRIES don’t go to war. The leaders of countries go. They marshal their reasons, stir up the public, dehumanize the enemy and send out their…

Is Pakistan drowning in debt?

PAKISTAN’S economy faces critical challenges including high public debt, inflation, fiscal deficits, structural inefficiencies and political instability. Pakistan’s external debt has reached over $125–130 billion,…

Global economy — challenges ahead

WORLD Economic Forum – gathering of top leaders, business men and economists at Davos in their recommendations in January 2026 cautioned about the current health…

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