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Hassan Baig
Hassan Baig

  • December 20, 2025

    Pakistan: a strong state?

    People stand outside the Parliament house during a budget session in...

  • November 29, 2025

    Elite capture hinders growth

    The image is a cartoon illustration depicting a clandestine exchange of...

  • November 11, 2025

    The minerals that move the world

    US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands at...

  • October 22, 2025

    The rare earth cold war

    US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick holds a chart as US President...

  • October 09, 2025

    Crypto-mapping for digital assets

    A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this...

  • September 22, 2025

    The start of a new world

    Participants pose for a group photo at the Jinnah Convention Centre for...

  • September 02, 2025

    Path to reconciliation

    The Parliament House in Islamabad. — X@NAofPakistan/FileResilience...

  • August 22, 2025

    Battling climate change

    People stranded as floods wipe away roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on...

  • August 08, 2025

    A bridge, not a battleground

    US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs, in...

  • July 17, 2025

    We need a climate plan

    Representational image shows a person holding a little plant. —...

  • July 17, 2025

    We need a climate plan

    Climate disasters are occurring worldwide and severely impacting human lives

  • June 26, 2025

    New order – or disorder?

    What has gone wrong with the world? There is chaos everywhere –...

  • June 26, 2025

    New order – or disorder?

    What has gone wrong with the world? There is chaos everywhere – from...

  • June 03, 2025

    South Asia needs a peace deal

    In its aftermath, United Nations was established, envisioned as more effective organisation

  • April 26, 2025

    The climate crisis is now

    It served as a stark reminder that climate change can destroy anything if it is not taken seriously

  • April 14, 2025

    What are we doing with 250 million people?

    Amajor demographic transformation has taken place in Pakistan. The country is now ranked the fifth most populous in the world, with nearly 250 million people -- a staggering challenge by any measure.

  • April 03, 2025

    International trade on the line

    Barriers and hurdles created by Trump's tariff policy have potential to disrupt smooth supply chain of trade and commerce worldwide

  • March 15, 2025

    The national security challenge

    Economic security has, to some extent, taken precedence over military strength in ensuring stability of state

  • March 06, 2025

    End of the American century?

    New wave of tariffs is shaping and reshaping international trade relations and alignments

  • February 21, 2025

    A national dialogue for unity

    Impact of these reforms is evident not only in public discourse but also in letters and grievances

  • February 03, 2025

    A brand new world?

    Trump has opportunity to assume a leadership role in guiding the world toward a brighter future for all

  • January 21, 2025

    A call for global unity

    Responsibility falls on Global North to address issues facing Global South before it collapses entirely

  • January 08, 2025

    New year, new resolutions

    Role of UN in peacekeeping must also be strengthened to ensure stability in region

  • December 23, 2024

    Unpacking IT challenges

    Few years ago, Pakistan ranked as fourth-largest freelancer market globally, with potential to become number one

  • December 11, 2024

    Trump and Pakistan: new, old, same?

    Islamabad's strategic importance in US foreign policy has always been volatile, rising and falling with shifting global priorities

  • December 03, 2024

    A climate crossroads in Baku

    Mechanisms of COP must be strengthened to ensure effective implementation of decisions made at these conferences

  • November 18, 2024

    Zooming in on China

    Outperforming nations willing to struggle to achieve their national goals are progressing well

  • October 24, 2024

    Each one to teach one

    With a literacy rate of 62.8 per cent, Pakistan ranks as the second lowest in South Asia

  • October 16, 2024

    The fight against poverty

    Still, the dream of eradicating poverty or extreme poverty remains unrealised

  • September 27, 2024

    Can we lead the climate charge?

    Year 2024 was the hottest on record, signalling the onset of new catastrophic trends in the coming years

  • September 17, 2024

    The bitter IMF pill

    Despite efforts, Pakistan continues to struggle with financial instability and has not succeeded in resolving challenges

  • September 05, 2024

    Connect the region

    Regional connectivity is vital for promoting trade and commerce, which, in turn, drives economic growth

  • August 29, 2024

    Fault lines in economic security

    Political instability is the first fault line disturbing economic security

  • August 21, 2024

    The constitution is important

    Throughout our history, there have been incidents and accidents regarding constitutional violations

  • August 09, 2024

    How to right-size the government

    Privatization, public-private partnerships , and nationalization are all part of rightsizing of government

  • July 24, 2024

    The problem with power

    This sector has never been in such bad shape as it is today

  • July 15, 2024

    Colonial wars are back

    Multinational companies and tech giants are the new colonial powers shaping the world

  • July 04, 2024

    Southern Punjab needs attention

    With its semi- or quasi-provincial status, it is poised to play an active and dynamic role in political economy of Pakistan

  • June 25, 2024

    Revenue at the expense of growth

    GDP growth takes care of revenues through enhanced earnings, which are subject to taxes by further expanding tax base

  • June 09, 2024

    Who’s afraid of Sophia?

    Artificial Intelligence words are seen written along with a robotic...

  • May 10, 2024

    Pakistan’s best option

    Most favourable concept developed so far revolves around public-private partnerships

  • April 03, 2024

    How to avert default

    This file photo taken on January 26, 2022, shows the seal for the...

  • March 05, 2024

    A bumpy road ahead

    A policy framework is immediately needed to address myriad issues plaguing this country – from economy and politics to social fragmentation and polarization

  • February 03, 2024

    The rise of AI

    AI technology can boost human efficiency in almost all sectors of the economy right from industry to investment and climate change

  • January 16, 2024

    Where is our middle class?

    There are other factors too that have led to gradual diminishing of middle class

  • December 17, 2023

    The enemy is poverty

    While world leaders are busy fighting wars, no one is paying attention to...

  • November 21, 2023

    The world in corridors

    China's President Xi Jinping speaks during the opening ceremony of the...

  • October 08, 2023

    How to fix the economy

    Women buy grocery at a wholesale market in Lahore's Akbari Market. —...

  • September 21, 2023

    The world of mercenaries

    Mercenary entrepreneurship is thriving across the world partly due to...

  • September 07, 2023

    Let’s hold elections

    History teaches us that no country can ever grow or develop without...