A Messy Mess
Spearhead Opinion – 24.06.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
The Pakistan Cricket Team, after a dismal start to the World Cup, won their game against South...
The Afghan Peace Talks: 6th Round
Spearhead Opinion – 24.05.2019
By Hira A. Shafi
Senior Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
In early May 2019, Zalmay Khalilzad met with co-founder of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani...
Unceremonious Exit
Spearhead Opinion – 19.04.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
Eight months into power and the PTI-led government, under increasing pressure for its perceived underperformance, has decided...
Divergent Perspectives
Spearhead Opinion – 19.03.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
The recent World Bank report ‘Pakistan @ 100 – Sharing the Future 2047’ should be an eye-opener...
Of Perks and Privileges
Spearhead Opinion – 15.03.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
Through a swift unanimous agreement, the Punjab Parliamentarians pushed through the now controversial Bill for increasing their...
Servants of Servants
Spearhead Opinion – 07.03.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
During the period 2013-2018 as an elected member of the National Assembly, the Chairman of the Pakistan...
Riasat of Madina
Spearhead Opinion – 19.02.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
The Saudi Crown Prince, aka MBS, made his much awaited visit to Pakistan amidst much fanfare by...
Winds of Change
Spearhead Analysis – 11.02.2019
The much awaited winds of change are finally being felt and the march to naya (new) Pakistan has begun. A Finance Bill...
Trump: Taking lessons from Nixon
Spearhead Opinion – 08.02.2019
By Syed Murtaza Zaidi
Research Analyst, Spearhead Research
The recent US government shutdown is now officially the longest in the country’s history, having lasted over...
The Big Squeeze
Spearhead Opinion – 08.02.2019
By Farrukh Karamat
Senior Research Coordinator, Spearhead Research
The Federal Government is expected to pay around Rs.3.6 Trillion on account of defence spending and debt...