Muhammad Ali Rana

  Every new technology brings a familiar fear. As artificial intelligence becomes more capable, we are told that one day it may become more intelligent than humans, take away jobs, manipulate society, or even become a threat to humanity. These concerns should not simply be dismissed. AI can be misused, and powerful technologies require responsible safeguards. But there is a deeper question that we often avoid: If AI ever becomes dangerous, who will decide to make it dangerous? The machine? Or the human being behind it? The Problem May Not Be Intelligence. It May Be Intent. Artificial intelligence does not arrive in this world with a desire for power, revenge, wealth, territory, or political survival. Human beings do. Throughout history, humanity has repeatedly transformed its knowledge and inventions into instruments of domination. We developed science, but also weapons. We built sophisticated communication systems, but also propaganda machines. We created powerful in...

A Defining Moment for the World Economy Not since the aftermath of the Second World War has the global economy faced such a defining crossroads. The combination of post-pandemic recovery, geopolitical rivalries, climate pressures, and rapid technological disruption—especially the pervasive rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—has created both extraordinary risks and unprecedented opportunities. For governments, businesses, and individuals in Burewala, Punjab, Pakistan, and across the globe, understanding these shifts is no longer optional—it is essential for survival and growth. Slowing Growth, Sticky Inflation Global growth is slowing compared to pre-pandemic levels. According to the IMF, world GDP is expected to hover around 3% in the coming years—lower than the 3.8% average of the previous two decades. Inflation, though easing in some advanced economies, remains stubborn in others, forcing central banks to keep interest rates higher for longer. These global trends have direct implic...