In Pakistan, the term ‘ruling elite’ is nearly synonymous with impunity in words and actions. Our elite do not pay taxes but blatantly flaunt their wealth to appear kind-hearted....
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The New Militants
CRSS Research Associate Dr. Farhan Zahid outlines the rise of a new kind of militant in Pakistan, and the causes and effects of splintering terror groups. THE Peshawar school...
Bureau launches investigation into US strikes in Afghanistan as drone war continues in Yemen
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism has launched an investigation into the US drone strike program in Afghanistan. The monthly report also tallies the strikes in Pakistan,...
China to start first Silk Road deals next month: report
Beijing: China will formally kick off its much publicized Silk Road project next month by signing first pacts with Pakistan and Kazakhstan while its ambitious $1.5 billion...
Good intentions
Islamabad must build on the unusual goodwill in Kabul to prove it is sincere in cooperating against terrorism. Our governments – past or present – possess a remarkable propensity...
Pakistan government push may help combat on regional extremism
The ongoing War on Terror, militancy, operation Zarb-e-Azb, and now sectarian terrorist attacks; it seems as if Pakistan's terrorism woes are still far from over. In the past...
In the right direction
As of now, Pakistan-Afghan relations are currently undergoing an unprecedented transformation, manifest in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s latest phone call to Prime Minister...
The 21st Amendment Act: A Matter of Serious Concern for Islamist Parties in Pakistan
On January 5, 2015 the Pakistan Parliament in a joint session of both Houses (Senate and National Assembly) passed 21st Amendment to the constitution of Pakistan, establishing...
Pakistan raising special force to protect Chinese experts
The government is secretly raising a high-profile force comprising some 1,000 personnel with the help of Pakistan Army to provide fool-proof security cover to the Chinese experts...
Chinese conglomerate SUMEC connects Pakistan’s first megawatt-level PV plant to the Grid
The 1.25 MW PV plant covers 16,000 m2, and the abundant sunshine in the area will produce 1,745,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of solar power annually, SUMEC emphasizes. Solar power...
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