A Motorbike Ride to Saudi Arabia
Pakistani biker and vlogger, Abrar Hassan, rode his bike for 50 days to reach Medina – a feat that surely exhibits his daring spirit.
The Millennium Education
The Millennium Education (TME) is an extension of the Roots School System founded in 1988 by Mrs. Riffat Mushtaq. These new generation millennium schools and colleges have been founded by her son Dr. Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq (TI). Being one of the best education systems in Pakistan, the Millennium Education focuses on high-quality education, responsibility, and citizenship in a supportive environment – tailored for the international community.
Oware Technologies in Pakistan: Revolutionizing the Supply Chain Industry
Pakistan seems to be modernising its economy with smart solutions. Oware Technologies is a supply chain tech startup that is revamping the outdated logistics industry with its multifaceted digital approach.
India’s Saudi Policy: Bridge to the Future
P.R. Kumaraswamy and Md. Muddassir Quamar’s book, India’s Saudi Policy: Bridge to the Future, explores New Delhi’s approach and policies toward Riyadh and how they have had a significant impact in reshaping bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia.
AI Usage and Its Scope in Pakistan
In a world moving towards artificial intelligence (AI), Pakistan is lagging behind. Several businesses, companies, and brands – including Nike – all across the world have incorporated AI in their operations. Though Pakistan is making progress in the realm of AI, the author, Zainish Abbas, suggests that the state needs to introduce AI systems in its medicine and journalism fields as well.
Pakistan Returns to the Asian Tour
Pakistan makes a return to the Asian Tour after a four-year-long hiatus. The CNS-Pakistan Golf Championship has been added to the Asian Tour with an extraordinary cash prize of US$500,000.
The Instability in Pakistan & Afghanistan: How the US & India Benefit the Most
Since the Taliban takeover, the situation in Afghanistan has continued to deteriorate to the point where the country is not only facing a humanitarian crisis but also an insurgency in the shape of the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP). Moreover, Afghanistan’s neighbor – Pakistan – has experienced an increase in terrorist attacks perpetrated by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Amid the political crisis in Pakistan, these attacks have soured Pak-Afghan relations. The author, Sarmad Ishfaq, notes that the continued instability in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and their strained relations, are benefitting India and the United States the most.
Pakistan Exports its First SUV!
Pakistan has recently exported its locally produced model of the Changan Oshan X7, driving the local auto industry and export growth of the country.
Taleemabad & Telenor Pakistan – Bringing Digital Education to All
Taleemabad will be collaborating with Telenor Pakistan to introduce digital learning to 6 public schools at the pilot stage. If this digital model is proven successful, the collaboration will be extended to over 400 schools in Islamabad.
Carrefour’s 11 Billion Investment in Pakistan
Carrefour, a French multinational retail corporation, has firmly established itself in Pakistan, drumming up investments and hence boosting the economy. It has recently made an investment of PKR 1 billion with DHA Lahore for the establishment of two stores.
The Olive Planting Revolution in Pakistan
Pakistan, with its thousands of acres of cultivable land, has set on a path to fully avail its olive production potential. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami project has played a crucial role in Pakistan’s olive revolution, aiding the state in becoming a member of the International Olive Council (IOC). Though its olive production is low at the moment, Pakistan aims to cultivate 16,000 tons of olives by 2027.
Making a Case for Sustainable Urbanization in Pakistan
Urbanization creates a huge impact on technological innovation and economic growth. However, it can be both an opportunity and a challenge. The author, Kashaf Imran, recommends coordination with municipal governments and the incentivizing of investments.
United with Imran Khan
After removing Imran Khan – the former Pakistani prime minister – from power, Pakistan’s new government has adopted the very policies the PTI leader stood against. The author, Mir Adnan Aziz, notes that Pakistan has once again fallen into the hands of politicians dancing to America’s tune. He asserts that in their insatiable greed for power, these corrupt politicians have overthrown the one person who attempted to break free from the chains that bound Islamabad to Washington.
The Critical Security Issues of Pakistan: Terrorism, Blasphemy & Sectarian Violence
Despite several years of relative calm and stability, the spectre of terrorism is rearing its head in Pakistan again. With dozens killed and several more wounded in just the past few months, many fear that Pakistan is going down a dark path back to its past, a past riddled with too many bullet holes. The Declaration of the United States’ War on Terror in the aftermath of the 9/11 bombings has resulted in untold carnage and death, most particularly in the countries of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
48th Session of the OIC: The Islamabad Declaration & the Organization’s Failures
Since its establishment in 1969, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has tried to portray itself as a strong international actor promoting peace, cooperation, solidarity, and harmony between Muslim states. In March 2022, the OIC member states gathered in Pakistan for the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers and adopted the Islamabad Declaration. The author, Summaiyya Qureshi, argues that despite the numerous resolutions passed by the OIC over the years, the organization has been largely ineffective. She traces the causes of the OIC’s failure and describes, some of the resolutions incorporated in the Islamabad Declaration.
The Highs and Lows of Pak-US Relations: From the Cold War to Now
The relations between Pakistan and the United States have always been based upon national interests and America’s dominant power position. While analyzing the history of this relationship, Aamina Binte Khurram argues that since the 1950s, the US has done its best to influence Pakistan’s foreign and domestic policies and pressurized the state to do its bidding in the South Asian region. The United States has leveraged Pakistan’s weaker position, and coerced Pakistani leaders on many occasions. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the Pakistan-US relationship has been marred with periods of hostility whenever the interests of the two states have diverged.
Student Unions in Pakistan: The Neglected Past
Accusing student unions to be a source of violence is a misconception in Pakistan. Without tracing the roots of violence, it has been declared that student activism can be detrimental to the academic atmosphere of universities, as a result, students have completely disengaged themselves from politics. The author, Zara Ahmed, rediscovers the past of student unions, their role in society and politics, and how student activism turned into reactionary politics.