The writer is a freelance columnist based at Islamabad. He can be reached at alauddinmasood@gmail.com
Pakistan plans to begin research on cannabis following the federal cabinet’s approval, aiming to secure 4 percent of the global market
Public diplomacy can defuse tense situation and promote social cohesion
The government move to give overseas Pakistanis the opportunity to participate in the country’s political system is fraught with risks
Why does the Muslim world lack the capacity to produce and disseminate knowledge?
It is time that both India and Pakistan work out a joint strategy to claim undivided India’s legitimate earnings that were stolen by Britain...
The effects of 1972 nationalisation that pushed the country to an agrarian slum
To avert the looming danger posed by water scarcity, Pakistan needs to act fast and construct mega water reservoirs wherever feasible
Austerity measures can lead to recession, unemployment and decrease in State revenues if not accompanied by efforts to boost exports
More dams become necessary as the scarcity of water stems the sustained growth of agriculture and industry
The government needs to harness the potential of expatriates for speedier development
High level visits and expanding trade ties between Pakistan and Russia bode well for durable peace and stability in the region in the post-cold war...
Alarming rise in drug addiction calls for innovative and rational measures to protect youth
Speedier economic growth hinges on development of rural areas
Every penny spent from the state exchequer on politicians’ projection should be duly accounted for
If we continue to face the image problem for an indefinite period, it can adversely affect our economic growth
While enabling the overseas Pakistanis to exercise their right to vote, we need to make foolproof arrangements for blocking election of dual...
Senate has taken the lead in initiating many firsts in the country, in-camera briefing by COAS being the latest
Why people come out on roads to protest against the system?
National prosperity will remain a distant dream unless the leaders adopt an austere lifestyle and cut all unproductive expenses
Islam and the evolution of art to communicate
