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‘If Kashmir is challenge to peace, economy is battle for Pakistan’s survival’
Pakistan can fight its Jammu and Kashmir case meaningfully if it strengthens its economy because economic uplift of its people would win wider international support for its peace and security stance, a prominent entrepreneur argues. “Pakistan...August 29, 2019 1212 1 -
Russian diplomacy on Kashmir pleases Pakistanis, puzzles Indians
India, which allied itself with the Soviet Union during Cold War era, used Moscow to veto a number of resolutions in the UN Security Council aimed at resolving the Kashmir dispute. In fact, the Soviet Union...August 17, 2019 807 0 -
Trump applauds arrest of suspected mastermind behind 2008 Mumbai bombings
President Donald Trump has applauded Pakistani authorities’ arrest of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed — chief of the banned Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) – of being mastermind of 2008 Mumbai bombings that also killed several Americans. Both the United...July 17, 2019 712 0 -
How I questioned the dictator whose atrocious actions still haunt Pakistan
Can you debate with a dictator in public on his home turf? Imagine someone challenging Saddam Hussein or Gaddafi without becoming breakfast for the pet crocodiles the next morning. The debater would have to have their...July 5, 2019 1486 1 -
‘Pakistan needs to reorient Board of Investment to attract foreign companies’
The Imran Khan Government’s intent to enhance Pakistan’s ease of doing business ranking is a step in the right direction but Islamabad needs a radical reorientation in facilitating foreign investment, a Pakistani-American investor says. “First of...July 1, 2019 1034 0 -
Akhuwat – Touching millions of lives with interest-free microfinance
In a society beset with gross socioeconomic inequalities, it might sound incredible but an organization in Pakistan is working effectively to pull the downtrodden out of poverty without putting a premium on its microfinance loans. Or,...June 21, 2019 1710 0 -
Quality IT education can quickly expand Pakistani digital exports
Pakistan needs to encourage its information technology sector to maximize exports to international markets including the United States and overcome the twin challenges of trade and current account deficits, a technology investor says. “There has been...June 21, 2019 859 0 -
Who will be Pakistan’s next finance minister?
In the midst of negotiating a bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan’s government suddenly finds itself is in search of a new finance minister after Asad Umar’s exit. Umar, a former CEO of Engro...April 18, 2019 806 0 -
Why growth in a high-debt scenario depends on people-focused policies
The public debt around the world has been at the highest level in recent years while growth is screeching to just tepid levels in many countries. The scenario is not limited to any one part of...April 14, 2019 1024 0 -
Pakistan welcomes Sikh pilgrims with open arms at the start of Vaisakhi festival
Pakistan is welcoming thousands of Sikh pilgrims from neighboring India as thee community turns to its spiritual center for Vaisakhi New Year celebrations. Millions of Sikhs all over the world respect Pakistan as the holy land...April 13, 2019 1001 0
