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Respect the Court, Respect the People: Bring Imran Khan Back to Hospital.

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​ Respect the Court, Respect the People: Bring Imran Khan Back to Hospital Pakistan stands at a moment when the strength of its democracy is being tested—not merely by political differences, but by the way the state treats its opponents, respects its courts, and responds to the will of its people. I believe Imran Khan should be brought back to Shifa International Hospital and kept there for the medical care and supervision ordered by the Supreme Court. This is not simply a political demand. It is a demand for respect for the rule of law, human dignity, and democratic values. A Court Order Must Not Become a Political Choice When the Supreme Court issues an order, the government and state institutions must respect it. If there is disagreement with the interpretation or implementation of that order, the constitutional path is to approach the court for clarification or review—not to simply act according to one’s own interpretation. The credibility of democracy depends on this princi...
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From Mukesh Ambani to National Reserves: What Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Reveal About Economic Power.

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From Mukesh Ambani to National Reserves: What Pakistan, India and Bangladesh Reveal About Economic Power The Real Meaning Behind the “Ambani Has More Money Than Pakistan” Debate A striking comparison has recently attracted public attention: Mukesh Ambani’s estimated personal net worth can be several times larger than the foreign-exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan. At first glance, this sounds astonishing—and it is certainly a powerful illustration of the difference between private wealth and national financial capacity . But the comparison must be understood correctly. A billionaire’s net worth is not the same thing as a country’s foreign-exchange reserves. Ambani’s wealth is largely represented by ownership stakes in businesses and other assets whose market value changes over time. Pakistan’s reserves, by contrast, are liquid foreign assets held within the country’s monetary and banking system to meet external payment obligations, support financial stability and ...
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