“In trans-border relations, there are no permanent friends or permanent enemies or even permanent borders. There are only permanent interests and everything should be done to secure these interests.” Indian Machiavelli Kautilya Loudly following the lines of ancient Indian polymath Kautilya, India tends to dominate with its hostile aggressive policies in South Asia. Living in […]
Author: Yusra Mushtaq
Russia engages Asian and African countries for visa-free travel
Russia engages Asian and African countries for visa-free travel. Russia‘s Foreign Ministry, spearheaded by spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has embarked on negotiations aimed at establishing visa-free travel agreements with several nations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The recent announcement underscores Russia‘s efforts to broaden the scope of mutual visa-free arrangements, emphasizing the potential benefits […]
Empowering Pakistan: The past, present and future of Feminism in a complex society
The goal of feminism is to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the sexes through a variety of sociopolitical movements and ideas. According to feminism, women are treated unfairly in societies that value the viewpoint of males more than their own. Fighting gender stereotypes and enhancing women’s access to professional, […]
Face the present: Weaving a life and experiences together
Many people, on their deathbeds, express a deep regret: they never truly lived. But for me, time isn’t a vault for regrets; it’s a treasure chest overflowing with experiences. Here’s the secret: I don’t wait for life to happen, I actively hug it. It is too short to be wasted uselessly. I strive to leave […]
MenToo: A call for gender equality
In the ongoing discourse surrounding gender equality, it is crucial to shed light on a topic often overshadowed by discussions about women’s rights – the often-neglected realm of men’s rights. While women’s issues have rightfully gained attention, the struggles faced by men have been downplayed or overlooked. This article aims to delve into the various […]
Has China won?
Has China won? The short answer is no, or not yet. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking in a book club on a similar topic arranged by the Punjab University Readers Society (PURS). The well-known book Has China Won? The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy influenced the title of the talk, written […]
Pakistan’s most expensive election
Pakistan is about to have its twelfth general election on February 8th, which would be notable not just for the democratic process but also for its exorbitant cost. With the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) allotting a budget of 48 billion rupees, this election has drawn notice for being the most expensive in the country’s […]
New elections, old political dynasties
For many generations, Pakistan’s influential political families have strengthened their influence across all government tiers. A look at the historical roots of these political dynasties is evident of their prominence tracing back to the colonial British rule, way before partition of the sub-continent. At present, dozens of national and provincial constituencies are witnessing a contest […]