Pakistan today stands at a critical crossroads where political polarisation has emerged as one of the most serious and persistent obstacles to national prosperity. The country is grappling simultaneously with soaring inflation, a widening fiscal deficit, declining foreign exchange reserves, rising unemployment, and shrinking industrial activity. While these challenges are often discussed in isolation and...
The World Bank’s recent report has delivered a stark warning: in the past three years, 20 million Pakistanis have fallen below the poverty line, while the unemployment rate has surged to 22%. These figures, alarming as they are, only reveal part of a much deeper and more troubling reality. Before analyzing these statistics, it is...
Over the past two years, nearly 150 large textile units in Pakistan have shut down, marking a dramatic contraction in an industry that has historically been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Textiles have long accounted for over 60% of Pakistan’s total exports and employ millions across manufacturing, spinning, weaving, and garment sectors, providing livelihoods in...
Pakistan’s repeated engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises serious questions about the country’s long-term economic direction. While IMF programmes may provide temporary balance-of-payments relief, they often come at the expense of sustainable industrial growth, domestic investment, and economic sovereignty. It is important to recognize that IMF policies are not politically neutral. Despite official...
An official alert has been issued by the Animal Husbandry Commissioner (AHC) Office, Islamabad, to all provincial livestock authorities, referencing the FAO SAT‑1 alert, warning Pakistan about the imminent risk of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) serotype SAT‑1 in the region. Foot-and-Mouth Disease has been one of the most significant infectious threats to livestock worldwide, causing substantial...
Pakistan’s economy is under sustained pressure from weak export growth, a persistent trade deficit, declining foreign exchange reserves and rising external debt obligations. Despite repeated stabilization efforts, the core structural problem remains unchanged: Pakistan exports too little and relies on a narrow range of products. In this situation, expanding exports from underutilized but high-potential sectors...
The Venezuelan episode stands as one of the most instructive examples of modern state failure, where extraordinary natural wealth failed to secure political stability, economic resilience, or national sovereignty. Once among Latin America’s most prosperous countries, Venezuela descended into prolonged crisis due to weak governance, institutional decay, economic mismanagement, and the gradual collapse of its...
The British police are counted among those institutions in the world that are regarded as practical examples of autonomy, professional impartiality, and the rule of law. If today law and justice in Britain are not merely theoretical concepts but a living reality, if citizens feel safe and confident the fundamental reason is the independent, empowered,...
Pakistan today faces not only security challenges but also a profound test of economic endurance and political judgment. Inflation is eroding household incomes, heavy debt servicing has strained public resources, unemployment is rising, and economic growth remains weak. In such circumstances, framing national challenges continuously as a “war” requires serious scrutiny. The war narrative is...
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