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Dr Ali M Mir

Dr Ali M Mir

The Express Tribune

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Family planning and social norms

Pakistan's family planning challenge extends beyond access to contraceptives. Deeply entrenched social norms, limited decision-making space and...

19.08.2026 60

The Express Tribune

Dr Ali M Mir

Finding harmony

A documentary titled Finding Harmony – A King's Vision was recently premiered at Windsor Castle, highlighting King Charles's lifelong and prescient...

11.02.2026 30

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Dr Ali M Mir

Getting our priorities right

In recent weeks, Islamabad has witnessed a flurry of activity with the inauguration of flyovers and underpasses aimed at easing traffic congestion and...

18.11.2025 50

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Dr Ali M Mir

Failing to plan

"Failing to plan is planning to fail." This adage resonates deeply with Pakistan's predicament today. Much of what ails the country — from climate...

08.09.2025 70

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Dr Ali M Mir

Independence Day and state's responsibility

This year, Pakistan marks the 78th anniversary of its independence — a moment not only to recall our history but also to reflect on the ideals that...

21.08.2025 70

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Dr Ali M Mir

Prioritising people

Some time ago, the head of an international organisation in Pakistan, reflecting on the country's dismal ranking on global indices, remarked that...

10.07.2025 40

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Dr Ali M Mir