Mohammad Nafees

Dec 6, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Mohammad Nafees

Countries often pay a heavy price for poor planning of development programs, but the greater tragedy lies in the failure to acknowledge and address these missteps. The repercussions of these errors vary in nature and severity, ranging from substantial financial losses to devastating impacts on human lives—or both.  A glaring example is the worsening environmental crisis caused by the relentless spread of smog, which now blankets vast areas and poses grave health risks to millions.

Nov 30, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Mohammad Nafees

Over the past decade, nearly 47 Chinese nationals have become the target of terrorism in Pakistan which left at least 30 Chinese dead and 17 wounded, primarily due to the perception that the development projects they are involved in are not align with the objectives of militant and separatist groups. This year alone, two suicide attacks and an armed clash with private security guards claimed the lives of seven Chinese nationals and left two others injured.

Nov 2, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Mohammad Nafees

Beyond the prevailing arguments for or against former chief justice Faez Isa, this column is to offer a distinct perspective on his legacy, shaped by both his tenure as Chief Justice and the period leading up to it. The peak of Justice Isa's legacy was marked by a highly controversial court ruling on the allocation of the reserved seats.

Oct 24, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Mohammad Nafees

On June 22, 2024, the National Action Plan's apex committee, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, announced the launch of "Operation Azm-e-Istehkam," aimed at eradicating terrorism in the country. Within a decade, this marked the third major security operation, following Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad. However, unlike previous operations, this announcement was met with significant resistance—not from outlawed groups, but from political and social circles.

Oct 3, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Mohammad Nafees

Amid the worsening security situation in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), two bold and unconventional statements from government officials made headlines this year. The first came in July 2024 from the resolute Chief Minister of KP, Ali Amin Gandapur, who opposed a military operation in the province. Instead, he  instructed the police to take decisive action against armed groups.