The writer is an Islamabad-based journalist, researcher and media trainer. A former Daniel Pearl/AFPP fellow, he shared in The LA Times’ 2016 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news. He tweets @AounSahi
Benazir Hunarmand Programme could break the cycle of poverty by enabling income-support beneficiaries to land regular employment
Central Asia can choose between remaining fragmented and building a more connected and prosperous future
Pakistan must undertake comprehensive reforms aimed at protecting the rights of its migrant workers
Most media outlets in the country have not been very keen to cover accounts of forced labour
China blames the West for launching an aggressive propaganda campaign since the intensification of the US-China competition
A crucial conference is held in Uzbekistan to discuss proposals on enhancing connections between South and Central Asia
Is the world on the cusp of another epoch of unending hostility?
Potential impact of the ruling that resulted in a closure of the Malam Jabba ski resorts is huge
The constitution of Pakistan ensures the wellbeing and security of the poor, the marginalised, women and minorities as a basic human right
Ambassador Nong Rong holds forth on the past, present, and future of Pakistan-China relations
Amidst a delayed tourist season, Swat police’s overreaction on a viral video brings back haunting memories of Taliban days
Federal government continues its efforts for repatriation of Nawaz Sharif from UK
An interview with Judea Pearl
Different people have different stories about the Afghan Basti that was bulldozed under the orders of the court. But bulldozed it was and the...
No foolproof and high-tech security system is in place
The risk of accidents in trains is far less than in road travel
The agriculture sector will have to adapt to the changing climate patterns fast
Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry suggests Pakistan should build climate change resilient infrastructures
Lack of clarity on funding for higher education has pitched centre against provinces
Has Zardari’s outburst against the establishment alienated him from politics in the country?