The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has finally removed Pakistan from its grey list following its most recent conference, which took place in October. Does the question arise what will Pakistan gain from being taken off the FATF “grey list”? Since 2008, Pakistan was listed on the FATF’s “grey list,” which indicated that the body […]
Author: Hamna Ghias Sheikh
The writer has been covering politics, lifestyle and finance since 2023.
Is feminism uprising in Iran?
Another popular uprising is underway in Iran, and this time women are in the lead. It is incredibly inspiring and confusing at the same time for seeing women without veils marching in front. They have overcome fear and have challenged one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran which is the mandatory […]
Will Pakistan ever have Quaid-e- Azam again?
On the account of the death anniversary of the father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah, it will be not wrong to say that no one can ever compete with a leader like him. He not only won a separate homeland for Muslims living on the subcontinent but also identified the issues facing […]
Mesmerizing Beauty of Lulusar Lake
The lake is considered the main source of the River Kunhar which flows through the entire Kaghan Valley
International Summer Workshop: Opportunity for future leaders
Regional connectivity plays a pivotal role in terms of bringing stability to society. It brings with it peace and the notion of long-term development as well. In the light of this scenario, Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) Pakistan in collaboration with National Dialogue Forum (NDF) organized International Summer Workshop (ISW) on the importance of regional connectivity, […]
Pakistan’s economic struggle in last 75 Years
Its been 75 years since the birth of Pakistan. When the country gained independence in 1947, the patriots claimed that the country have gained more land as compared to France and more population than Germany. In its initial days, sustaining the economy was a daunting task. Being an agrarian society still, the country had to […]
Foreign Policy of Emotions Amidst 75 years of Independence
Over the last two decades, the world has witnessed an inclination towards the role of emotions in shaping the foreign policy of global states. It’s been 75 years since the advent of Pakistan. The last few years have been marked by an amalgamation of challenges and prospects. With respect to the foreign policy of Pakistan, […]
Taiwan: A bone of contention between China and the US
The changing geopolitical scenario of the world is signifying another world war. The emerging competition between the states of the world for economic superiority has paved the way for more conflict rather than cooperation between the states. The year 2022 has witnessed a series of events including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a hike in […]