Important topics I can think of.

The future of Democracy in Pakistan (Reason: There is a lot of talk about General Raheel Sharif retiring or not retiring and this is the longest democracy has gone on uninterrupted)

The Syria Crisis: Reason: This is the biggest ongoing global conflict and humanitarian crisis at present.

Possible Angles: From a refugee perspective, from an intervention perspective

Islamophobia: Because Donald Trump

Corruption related topic: Reason: Panama Leaks

Kashmir Issue: Reason: The ongoing unrest is the most intense in decades