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Delegation without dilution: Smarter procurement through structured authority
During my tenure at the central bank of Pakistan, I witnessed firsthand how micromanagement can cripple operational…
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China's Women Diplomats: The Silent Architects Of United Nation
After the years of devastation and blood shedding the Second World War ended in 1945. The time when globally, giant…
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Japanese Aggression against China: A Fascist War and a Disaster for Humanity
The twentieth century remains deeply scarred by wars of conquest that shook the very foundations of humanity. Among…
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SCO Summit 2025: Pakistan's rising role in regional stability
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrived in Tianjin, China, on August 30, 2025, to represent Pakistan at the 25th Summit…
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A Triumph of Global Cooperation Over Tyranny
The world in the mid-20th century was a cauldron of devastation, where the flames of fascism scorched nations, claimed…
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A multi-currency global financial architecture is sine qua non for a just multipolar world order
The global financial order, long dominated by the US dollar, is undergoing a slow yet decisive shift. The greenback's…
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Munawar Naqvi : A guiding light
Sometimes, words abandon you. Sometimes, you can write a book about a person, yet you cannot find a single line when…
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Ali's letter to Malik al-Ashtar and the future of civil service reform
Civil service reform is once again making headlines in Islamabad. The government has floated new proposals, mostly…
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Dams in Pakistan and its neighbours
Pakistan is currently grappling with a severe water crisis of storage, largely attributed to decades of insufficient…
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Jacobabad's thirst for safe water: A story of ongoing water crisis
Human survival depends on water. It is a basic necessity that supports ecosystems, economies, livelihoods, and health…
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Study in Pakistan: A growing destination for international students
Pakistan has long been recognized as a land of rich history, cultural diversity, and intellectual traditions. Over the…
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Pakistan embarks on blue economy growth with first international ferry service
Initiative led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry grants licence to UK-based…
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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization: Its past, present, and future
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a pivotal multilateral institution in the Eurasian geopolitical…
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Jhelum in fury: Nature's warning to humanity
The Jhelum Valley stands as a living symbol of life and joy in Kashmir. Yet, when it rages, it becomes more than just a…
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Female education in South Waziristan
Education forms the backbone of an empowered and progressive society. It educates people with information and skills…
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East Asia and Beijing's silent offensive
China has been the largest trading partner of ASEAN for more than a decade now. This is not simply an economic…
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Implications of NFC Awards
The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award refers to the inter-governmental distribution of federal tax revenue among…
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Greater Israel plan unacceptable - Pakistan's clear stance at OIC meeting
Addressing the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic…