The writer is a freelance columnist based at Islamabad. He can be reached at alauddinmasood@gmail.com
Dispute over the Reko Diq mines may prove to be a blow to the impoverished economy
Given conducive environment, the physically challenged persons can perform great feats and earn laurels for the country
Corruption and lack of clarity mar the execution of mega development projects
The road to prosperity will remain a distant dream unless the government reduces its unproductive expenses
There’s an urgent need in Pakistan to build a national consensus on water conservation and hydropower projects
Events that led to President General Yahya’s hurried exit on December 17, 1971
Drug production and trafficking will never end unless ‘real politics’ of the mighty nations comes to an end
Despite an elaborate justice and enforcement system in place, the elimination of ancient abhorrent practice Ghag remains a far cry in KP
Our inability to exploit rich resources perpetuates poverty
Lack of qualitative data and clarity is a stumbling block in exploiting true potential of the CPEC projects
While both Pakistan and China will be its major beneficiaries, the CPEC is expected to transform communication, economic and cultural landscape in...
At about 20.5 million, the present housing stock is inadequate to meet the constantly growing requirement
For want of commitment, Pakistan’s tea plantation has reduced from 1,750 acres to around 300 acres
As public sector entities have often remained economically unviable, prudence demands their fair privatisation
As the planet earth is facing a growing threat of climate change, the world needs to tackle the emerging situation on a war footing
Zero-rating for the major export industries aims at increasing country’s exports
Taliban’s new leader Haibatullah’s intransigence hints at a long battle in Afghanistan
To form modern democratic institutions, there is an urgent need to end political parties’ dependence on a few wealthy families
Cigarette smuggling causes colossal loss, fuels black economy
As the PML-N leadership tries to wriggle out of the financial scam, opponents brace for a political change
