Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Regional dynamics and Pak-Afghan relations

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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…

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