Before the recent destruction, the 2022 floods in Pakistan were the most devastating in living memory. This was reflected in these grim numbers from the World Bank. GDP hit of around 2.2%, 8 million people displaced, around 9 million pushed below the poverty line, 33 million affectees, 1730 dead, direct loss of $14.9B and economic…
Viz a viz NFC Award of Pakistan Every five years, on 20 October, the world marks World Statistics Day (“WSD”), a global observance designated by the United Nations Statistical Commission and promoted by the United Nations Statistics Division, to highlight the importance of statistics – reliable data – for societies, economies and decision-making. The first…
There is nothing more valuable than human life. Everyone holds on to existence and does everything they can to preserve it; yet some, driven by choice and conviction, willingly sacrifice their lives for the sake of Allah and in defense of their homeland. Such individuals are martyrs, and their sacrifice deserves the utmost honor in…
The Global Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Predicting War Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract frontier in conflict studies as it is now being deployed in real forecasting systems that promise to anticipate hotspots before violence breaks out. Tools like VIEWS (Violence & Impacts Early-Warning System) issue monthly forecasts across the globe, integrating data…
How Online Gaming Endangers Our Children (This Article Is Reproduced with The Courtesy and Thanks to “Friday Times”) A young girl’s online gaming chat turns dangerous, exposing the grave risks of cyberbullying and predators, and urging parents to safeguard their children The nightmare which befell a very close friend started with a formal sweet message…
Barbara Tuchman, an American historian of repute (1912 – 1989), congruously said, “War is the unfolding of miscalculations.” That proves true as strife-torn Afghanistan musters the courage to take on a neighbouring nuclear power, Pakistan, with the sixth largest army in the world. The genesis of its going over the brink are shrouded in mystery…
Overview The ITCN Asia 2025 Edition served as Pakistan’s premier technology and innovation exhibition bringing together diverse participants, including government representatives, corporate leaders, global investors, and tech entrepreneurs. Held at the Karachi Expo Centre from September 23 to 25, 2025, the event provided a vibrant platform for showcasing advancements in fintech, telecom, AI, and emerging…
Pakistan’s Untapped Strategic Resource Abstract Rare earth elements (REEs) have emerged as strategic enablers of 21st-century technologies, underpinning renewable energy, advanced electronics, and defense systems. While China dominates the global extraction and refining industry, the United States is seeking to diversify supply chains through partnerships with alternative producers. Pakistan, endowed with significant yet untapped mineral…
The military history of Lahore has long been overlooked, often eclipsed by the city’s more vibrant cultural and literary reputation. Even in the present day, old Lahore is remembered more as a cultural, archaeological, and architectural amusement than as a former engine of war and defence. Few South Asian cities embody as long and layered…
The Saudi-Pakistan Security Partnership On September 17, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Defence Mutual Agreement (SDMA). This development sent shockwaves across the globe as the agreement stipulates that “any aggression on either country shall be considered an aggression against both.” For decades, Riyadh has relied on Washington for security guarantees in exchange for…
