Zahid Maqsood Sheikh

Beyond selective criticism

Economic weakness breeds geopolitical vulnerability

ACROSS recent decades, a striking pattern has emerged: nations facing contestation often experience significant economic and military weakening before major crises or interventions. This is…

Beyond selective criticism

AI lessons from Iran-Israel+US war

IN early 2026, the Iran–Israe+US conflict showed the world that modern wars are no longer fought with missiles and soldiers alone. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is…

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Escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan

THE relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan has long been fraught with territorial disputes and ideological divides. However, recent events have escalated tensions, with Pakistan declaring…

Cpec And Neom A Vision For Tomorrow

CPEC and Neom: A Vision for Tomorrow

Humanity has always been captivated by grand visions and ambitious goals. From the ancient pyramids of Egypt to the towering skyscrapers of New York City,…

Securing Cpec Through Inclusion And Stability

Securing CPEC Through Inclusion and Stability

Pakistan stands at a defining moment where economic ambition and internal stability are tightly bound together. Nowhere is this more evident than in Balochistan, where…

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Over the counter: A growing crisis

ACROSS Pakistan, a silent but dangerous crisis is unfolding. From major cities to small towns and villages, many young people are falling into addiction not…

Securing Cpec Through Inclusion And Stability

Securing CPEC Through Inclusion and Stability

Pakistan stands at a defining moment where economic ambition and internal stability are tightly bound together. Nowhere is this more evident than in Balochistan, where…

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Lahore’s rooftops come alive: Basant is here!

  LAHORE, get ready! Basant is finally coming back, and it’s going to be everything we’ve been waiting for and more. The yellow skies, the…

Zahid Maqsood Sheikh

Nationalism: The key to economic stability

  PAKISTAN’S economy is facing a critical crisis, with a growing trade deficit threatening financial stability. In November 2025, exports fell to $2.42 billion, a…

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From mines to markets

  PAKISTAN is home to a wealth of gemstones, from aquamarine and emeralds to rubies, tourmaline, and topaz. Despite these rich resources, the gemstone sector…

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