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Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, yet the sector shows persistent signs of stagnation. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2022–23, agriculture contributed 19.4% to GDP and employed ~37.4% of the labor force, making it the largest source of livelihood for rural communities . Broadly, it supports two-thirds of the population either directly or
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Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, yet it remains dangerously underprepared for a major earthquake.
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Despite being the fifth most populous country in the world, Pakistan remains strikingly absent from the global cultural conversation. Its image abroad is often reduced to narratives centered around political instability, security concerns, or economic challenges, rather than the richness of its history, creativity, or identity.
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Agricultural Overhaul: Pakistan’s Food System Is Far Behind
Agriculture remains the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, yet the sector shows persistent signs of stagnation. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2022–23, agriculture contributed 19.4% to GDP and employed ~37.4% of the labor force,…
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On the Faultline: Pakistan Must Act Before the Next Earthquake Strikes
Pakistan is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, yet it remains dangerously underprepared for a major earthquake.
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Pakistan’s Soft Power, Image and Prestige
Despite being the fifth most populous country in the world, Pakistan remains strikingly absent from the global cultural conversation. Its image abroad is often reduced to narratives centered around political instability, security concerns, or…
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A Lack of Water Infrastructure: Why Pakistan Must Build Below Before It Builds Above
Pakistan’s development is throttled by a broken water infrastructure system. With less than 40% of households receiving piped water and growing reliance on unsafe sources, the nation faces a crisis of public health, governance,…
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Vigilance at Sea: Addressing Pakistan’s Naval Vulnerabilities in the Wake of the 2025 Conflict
The 2025 conflict exposed Pakistan’s naval vulnerabilities compared to India’s fleet. To counter this, Pakistan should invest in VLS-equipped destroyers, asymmetric tactics like drone warfare and swarm attacks, and strengthen shipbuilding with China. This…
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Lost Greatness: How Pakistan Abandoned a 1,000-Year Legacy
Pakistan today stands at a crossroads, caught between borrowed institutions and an unclaimed inheritance. In its pursuit of modernity, the country continues to rely on the structural remains of British colonialism.
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Pakistan’s First Line of Defense Begins in Laboratories, in Mines, on Farms, and in Factories
True national security does not begin on the battlefield. It begins long before conflict erupts, in the strength and resilience of a nation’s economy. It begins with the ability to feed one’s population, fuel…
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A Nation in Smog: Pakistan’s Multi-Faceted Emergency
In recent years, pollution in Pakistan has reached levels so extreme that the air itself has become a public health hazard.
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The Case for High Speed Rail in Pakistan
Pakistan, with its vast population, rapidly urbanizing cities, and growing industrial hubs, is primed for a national transformation in how people and goods move.
