Zahid Maqsood Sheikh

Empowering young talent
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- June 2, 2026
FRESH graduates in Pakistan face a persistent paradox. Companies claim to hire them to develop raw talent, yet they often disqualify candidates who fit…

Security beyond battlefield
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- May 23, 2026
THE world is entering a more dangerous phase, where conflict in one region no longer remains confined to one battlefield or border. Its effects…

Pak-Afghan water dispute after India
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- May 20, 2026
PAKISTAN’S relationship with Afghanistan has long been shaped by border tensions, security concerns and mistrust. Now, another serious issue is beginning to emerge: water. What…

8-0: The new benchmark
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- May 15, 2026
IN a country where football has long struggled for attention and stability, Pakistan’s women’s national team has quietly produced a result that may redefine the…

China’s Manufacturing Success: Lessons for Pakistan’s Industrial Future
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- May 13, 2026
China’s transformation from a predominantly agrarian economy to the world’s manufacturing powerhouse in just a few decades stands as one of the most extraordinary economic…

Bridging the gap: How education reform can boost Pakistan’s SMEs
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- May 12, 2026
PAKISTAN’S Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a cornerstone of the country’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and around 35% of export value. These…

Punjab’s HIV crisis demands urgent, compassionate action
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- April 19, 2026
IN a quiet corner of a clinic in Punjab, a mother sits with her young son, holding his hand as she struggles to make…

Pakistan’s global role: Internal weaknesses
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- April 14, 2026
PAKISTAN, with over 220 million people, has immense potential. With a GDP of over $300 billion, rich natural resources and a growing defense industry, Pakistan…

Cricket of Pakistan, by its people, for its pride
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- April 8, 2026
Pakistan’s cricketing style has always stood apart from other top nations, especially when it comes to batting philosophy. While modern cricket increasingly prioritizes aggressive stroke…

The governance issue in Pakistan
- By Zahid Maqsood Sheikh
- April 3, 2026
THE heart of the issue faced by many developing nations, particularly in the subcontinent, lies in governance. Pakistan, endowed with vast resources and a strategic…







