Public experience with policy implementation in Pakistan shows that most initiatives, no matter how well-intentioned, quickly run into weak execution, administrative gaps, and backdoor distortions that undermine their objectives. Since independence, it has been extremely difficult to implement government policies effectively, particularly when large numbers of citizens are involved. Influential and affluent segments of society...
A quiet yet potentially historic geopolitical shift may be unfolding in our region. As trust in traditional intermediaries appears to erode, Iran is increasingly seen as placing confidence in Pakistan as a credible facilitator for backchannel engagement with the United States. In this context, Islamabad could emerge as a discreet and effective venue for dialogue....
Pakistan’s oil dependency is both structural and unavoidable. The country consumes approximately 18–20 million tons of petroleum products annually, equivalent to 130–150 million barrels, with 80–85% met through imports. This makes petroleum the single most sensitive component of the external account. Over recent years, the oil import bill has fluctuated sharply: $10–11 billion in FY2021,...
Geneva, (Younas khan) – Pakistan has expressed deep concern over alleged grave human rights violations against Palestinians during an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Speaking on behalf of Pakistan at the mission in Geneva, diplomat Abbas Sarwar Qureshi highlighted the findings presented in the Special Rapporteur’s...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice March 23, 2026 The voice of thirty-three respected international human rights organizations—ranging from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the International Federation for Human Rights and the World Organisation Against Torture—should have resonated loudly across global capitals. Their joint call on March 19, 2026, urging...
In recent months, a striking and deeply concerning claim has repeatedly appeared in media discourse suggesting that Pakistan is accumulating around $40,000 of debt every minute, Media report. While this figure is not an official statistic, it reflects a broader fiscal reality derived from Pakistan’s rising debt trajectory. According to recent fiscal estimates, Pakistan’s total...
EXPO Centre Lahore | January 24–26, 2026 The SME Expo 2026, organized by SMEDA in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Production, has powerfully highlighted the central role Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play in Pakistan’s economic future. With over 174 micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs showcasing products and innovations, the Expo demonstrated how...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice March 18, 2026 Maryland, USA.— What began as a warm and gracious Iftaar dinner hosted by Mr. Asif Khan and Mrs. Afshan Asif at their residence in Maryland evolved into a thoughtful and engaging discussion on the situation in Kashmir, bringing together prominent members of the...
Eid ul Fitr comes this year at a moment when the global landscape is deeply unsettled, marked by escalating conflicts, shifting alliances, and growing humanitarian crises. From the ongoing tensions involving major powers such as Iran, Israel, and the United States to the broader ripple effects on global stability, energy markets, and regional security, the...
Dr. Ghulam Nabi FaiChairmanWorld Forum for Peace & Justice March 17, 2026 When the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) opened its thirtieth session in Geneva on March 9, 2026 (will continue until March 19, 2026), it did so under a powerful and urgent slogan: “Victims First. Immediate Action.” The theme could not have...
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