The Gulf’s Conflicts and Their Cost to Pakistan
Throughout the long and often turbulent history of the Gulf, the states of that vital region have repeatedly been plunged into the furnace of war, with consequences that…
The Public Purview
Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
The Meticulously Crafted Trap
The situation in the Gulf has grown steadily clearer of late, and with it the realisation that neither Israel nor its principal patron, the…
Pakistan, Partners and Perception
Time is a stern teacher of nations. It changes the character of alliances, reshapes national priorities and repeatedly reminds states that geography is destiny…
A Habit of Second Thought
President Donald John Trump occupies a singular place in the history of American leadership. He is at once a politician, a successful businessman, and…
Defending Pakistan with Prophetic Guidance
In the shadowed epochs before the dawn of Islam, the affairs of mankind were beset by profound confusion and moral clutter. The pursuit of…
Pakistan’s Vigilance Against India’s Dirty Game in Azad Kashmir
There is an old and wise Urdu saying that a single dirty fish can pollute the entire pond. The truth of this proverb has…
The Nation’s Ledger and Parliament’s Voice
As June approaches each year, the atmosphere within Pakistan’s Parliament begins to change. The federal budget, one of the most significant constitutional and political…
Divorce: A Lawful Act Disliked by Allah
In the divine wisdom of the Almighty, mankind has been bestowed with comprehensive guidance through the Holy Quran for leading a righteous and harmonious…
The Price of Unchecked Indulgence
Among the many pearls of wisdom inherited from previous generations, few are as profound as the saying that a child should be fed with…
The Exploitation of Innocents: Women as Weapons in Balochistan’s Terror Campaign
In the rugged and resource-rich expanse of Balochistan, a troubling new chapter has unfolded in the long-standing insurgency waged by the Baloch Liberation Army…