Geography

Pakistan’s water security begins far beyond its dams, barrages and canals. From glacier-fed rivers in Gilgit-Baltistan to hydropower infrastructure in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, mountain ecosystems and communities play a vital role in sustaining the Indus Basin. This article explores the need for stronger headwaters protection, climate intelligence, early-warning systems and shared responsibility between upstream and downstream regions.

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Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC) reported a strong first quarter for FY2026-27, with profit after tax rising 53% to Rs58.5 billion. The company also announced its highest-ever first-quarter dividend of Rs5 per share, alongside increased revenue, higher production and a significant contribution to Pakistan’s economy and energy security

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan remain strained over security concerns, militant activity and competing political interests. Despite mediation efforts by Qatar, Türkiye, China and Russia, both countries have struggled to reach a lasting understanding. This article examines the role of international diplomacy, regional security and the challenges of building a stable relationship between the two neighbours.

The growing number of people living alone is transforming household structures across the world. Driven by delayed marriage, changing gender roles, urbanisation and longer life expectancy, solo living is reshaping housing markets, consumer behaviour and social relationships. This article examines the economic and social impact of this trend, including its gradual emergence in Pakistan.

As global powers compete for Africa’s critical minerals, markets and strategic partnerships, the continent faces an opportunity to reshape its economic future. This article examines how industrialisation, regional integration through AfCFTA, infrastructure investment and strategic diplomacy can help African countries move beyond resource extraction towards economic sovereignty and lasting prosperity.

The imposition of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has raised important questions about federal intervention, provincial autonomy and constitutional safeguards. This article examines Articles 232 and 234, the legacy of the 18th Amendment, the 1994 precedent and the role of Parliament and the judiciary in ensuring that extraordinary powers remain within constitutional limits.