Just two years ago, Pakistan’s economy teetered on the brink of collapse. Inflation neared 40 percent, the country faced a near-default on its sovereign debt, and foreign reserves fell below $7 billion. Today, the narrative is changing. Backed by a $7 billion stabilization deal with the International Monetary Fund and a sweeping set of domestic […]
Claims that Pakistan is on the verge of breaking into five separate regions misrepresent the political and structural realities within the country. While separatist sentiments exist in areas such as Balochistan, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and parts of Punjab, these movements remain fragmented, limited in popular support, and constrained by a strong centralized state apparatus. The […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi often speaks of strength, unity, and national pride. Yet his policies have left India more divided at home and more isolated abroad. The recent military operation following the April 22 Pahalgam attack, named Operation Sindoor, was not a triumph. It was a political and strategic failure that cost over 100 lives. […]
Pakistan was the wealthiest country in South Asia in 1973. Today, it is the poorest, with per capita income lagging far behind neighboring India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The dramatic decline over five decades is attributed to unchecked population growth and decades of poor economic policy, according to a new report from the Atlantic Council. […]
Pakistan is allocating 2,000 megawatts of electricity to support bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers, marking a major shift in economic and energy policy aimed at attracting foreign investment and modernizing the country’s digital infrastructure. The initiative, led by the Pakistan Crypto Council under the Ministry of Finance, is part of a broader government […]
In the aftermath of Pakistan’s most serious military standoff with India in decades, the country has elevated Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, the highest military designation in the nation’s armed forces. While such recognition for defending national sovereignty is understandable, it also underscores a deeper problem Pakistan has yet […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to launch Operation Sindoor in retaliation for a deadly terror attack in Kashmir was intended as a show of strength and deterrence. But a closer examination of the regional fallout and strategic responses suggests the operation may have backfired, ultimately strengthening Pakistan’s internal cohesion, reinforcing its military’s strategic calculus, […]
Remittance inflows are playing a growing role in driving innovation and productivity in South Asia, according to a study examining their long-term economic impact. The report, titled Unveiling the Impact of Remittances on Productive Efficiencies, highlights how financial transfers from abroad are fueling more than just household consumption. They are increasingly linked to national economic […]
By any measure, war is a catastrophe. But for two nations where the average citizen earns less than $3,000 a year — India’s per capita income stands at $2,610, and Pakistan’s at $1,568 (World Bank, 2024 figures) — a full-scale military conflict is not just tragic, it is reckless self-harm. The 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, ignited […]
In a world where diplomacy is often mired in delay and indecision, former President Donald Trump has once again demonstrated his ability to intervene effectively in global crises, this time playing a key role in brokering a cease-fire between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan. Announced Saturday, the cease-fire followed four days of escalating drone strikes […]
