Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Regional dynamics and Pak-Afghan relations
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- January 3, 2024
THE relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is marked by historical, cultural and geopolitical complexities. The two neighbouring countries share a porous border, a common Pashtun…

Education for all: The broken promise
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- December 27, 2023
LITERACY is crucial in reducing social inequality and providing equal access to opportunities and education. It promotes equality, authority and a welcoming environment, ensuring no…

From Jinnah to Quaid-i-Azam
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- December 26, 2023
THE dynamic personality of Quaid-i-Azam was a combination of the characteristics of the eminent leaders of the world. He had the acumen of Ata Turk,…

Population dynamics and climate change
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- December 13, 2023
THE UN World Population Prospects Revision shows the world’s population is 8 billion, with 6.6 billion (82%) in less developed regions. By 2050, it is…

Moving from the margins
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- December 7, 2023
THE global population is ageing rapidly, with a sizable share of the older population residing in developing countries. Pakistan is one of only 15 countries…

Social media, weapon with a global outreach
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- October 23, 2023
IN the most generic sense, social media refers to a collection of engaging online applications that facilitate the creation, curation, and sharing of content…

Democracy, elections and people’s participation
- By Dr Zafar Khan Safdar
- October 10, 2023
ELECTIONS, people’s participation and democracy are interwoven threads that form the fabric of modern governance. Elections give people the power to choose their leaders, while…