Qazi Jamshed Siddiqui

Jobless rate rising

PAKISTAN’S latest employment statistics give pause to our policymakers. With the jobless rate rising to 7.8 percent, the economy is failing to provide work for…

Begging in big cities

  BEGGING is big business in the metropolitan cities like Lahore and Karachi. According to a report, there are more than 130,000 beggars in Karachi…

Merciless traffic accidents

DEATHS in traffic accidents have become a grave concern, with motorcycle riders—who account for 57% of the victims—being the most vulnerable. This is evident daily…

University education

Education is universally recognized as the cornerstone of a nation’s progress. It serves as the engine of innovation, economic development and social transformation. Countries that…

Reinvigorate Pakistan

PAKISTAN stands at a pivotal moment in its history, grappling with a multitude of economic, political and social challenges. These issues are deeply interconnected, creating…

Indian hoax democracy

INDIA’S elections for its parliament began on 19 April. India’s elections are widely regarded as the world’s largest democratic exercise. The results, which are expected…

Retributive politics

THE beauty of democracy is its ability to embrace conflicting opinions, make adjustments for all participating parties, and work together for the betterment of the…

India — a Hindutva republic

  AS Modi gears up for potential victory in upcoming Lok Sabha elections, concerns mount that India could declare itself a Hindutva Republic. The observation…

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