If you remember the period of the Cold War, you will think democracy is sacrosanct. A political ideology that was worth fighting for. Democracy has played a pivotal role throughout the evolution of civilizations typically the transformation of power structures of empires, monarchies, and the notion of self-determination. The fundamental elements of democracy including democratic […]
Author: Hamna Ghias Sheikh
The writer has been covering politics, lifestyle and finance since 2023.
COP27: Who would donate to the “loss and damage” fund?
After decades of opposition from wealthy countries that produce the majority of the world’s emissions, the UN climate conference decided on Sunday to create a “loss and damage” fund to aid poorer countries being devastated by climate consequences. No COP before brought forward this initiative. COP27 in that regard has achieved a milestone that will […]
What will Pakistan gain from being taken off the FATF “grey list”?
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 […]
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 […]