From President Harry Truman to President Trump’s second administration, the White House too often exaggerated or ignored the real degrees of danger posed by perceived major threats of the time. The former Soviet Union was a textbook case. After World War II, in which the Soviet Union had been critical to destroying Hitler and the […]
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Gold slips in Pakistan as global prices ease
Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Friday, following losses in the international market. The price per tola dropped by Rs900 during the day. It settled at Rs454,862 in the local market. Similarly, the price of 10-gram gold also recorded a decrease. It fell by Rs772 to reach Rs389,970. The rates were shared by the All-Pakistan […]
Decline of Confrontational Politics
In recent times, the political drama unfolding around the Adiala incident has captured widespread attention, but not for reasons that inspire confidence or admiration. What has transpired is yet another episode in a series of orchestrated attempts by the PTI leadership, particularly under Aleema Khan’s influence, to provoke confrontation and challenge the authority of the […]
Demographic Decline, Ageing Populations and the Future of Growth
Whenever I speak to policymakers or business leaders today, I notice an uncomfortable silence when the topic of demographics comes up. Not because it is abstract, but because it is terrifyingly real. For decades, we assumed the world would remain young, productive, and constantly expanding. But today, the world’s demographic engine-the very foundation on which […]
A 9,300% decline against US dollar since 1947
When Pakistan gained its independence in 1947, the exchange rate in 1 United States Dollar (USD) to Pakistan rupee (PKR) was Rs 3. Today, as of 17th September 2025, the rate of USD to PKR is Rs.282 per dollar. Couple of Rupees during the first decade of independence had the purchasing power of hundreds of […]
Balochistan’s Duki sees over 50% mining decline due to safety concerns
Mining activity in Duki, Balochistan, has dropped by over 50%, according to a report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). The decline is attributed to security risks and the closure of several mines, leaving workers in precarious conditions. Security issues, including a militant attack in October 2024 that killed 21 miners, have intensified […]