India’s “Cockroach Movement” began as an irreverent response to a controversial courtroom remark, but within weeks it developed into a nationwide youth campaign demanding educational reform, employment opportunities and government accountability. Operating under the striking…

Shocking Dera Ghazi Khan case exposes the persistence of child marriage, poverty and weak enforcement despite tougher laws An 80-year-old man has been arrested in Dera Ghazi Khan after allegedly purchasing and marrying an 11-year-old…

China and India contain more than one-third of humanity, making their demographic policies important not only for Asia but for the entire global economy. Changes in their populations influence demand for food and energy, international…

For decades, Japan represented the gold standard of automobile manufacturing. Companies such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Suzuki built their international reputations on reliability, fuel efficiency, disciplined production and affordable engineering. Techniques…

Economic analysis — July 2026 The war involving the United States and Iran has developed into a major global economic shock. Although the fighting is concentrated in the Middle East, its consequences have reached households,…

International petroleum prices influence almost every sector of the global economy. When crude-oil prices rise or fall sharply, the effects are felt far beyond petrol stations. Transport fares, electricity generation, food production, industrial costs, inflation,…

Introduction By 2030, China is likely to stand alongside the United States as one of the world’s two most powerful technology nations. It may lead globally in several areas—including electric vehicles, batteries, renewable-energy equipment, telecommunications…

Muhammad Abdullah Hasan Executive Summary Oil-dependent economies are approaching one of the most important transformations in their modern history. By 2050, petroleum is unlikely to disappear from the global economy, but its role, markets and…