Lines Drawn by Empire, Wounds That Still Bleed
It was once said that the sun never sets on the British Empire — a statement of both pride and irony, for while the empire’s reach spanned continents,…
The Public Purview
Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Suicide — A Wound on the Soul of Society
It has become a tragic norm of our times that newspapers and television screens often bring forth heart-wrenching reports — a husband and wife…
Trump’s Caution and the South Asian Chessboard
There are moments in the theatre of international politics when words uttered by a world leader are not merely statements but signals—coded warnings that…
When a General’s Words Became a Nation’s Creed
A Heartfelt reflection on how a general’s powerful words shaped one man’s understanding of leadership, perseverance, and national duty beyond the battlefield There are…
Sharm el-Sheikh and the Shadows of History
History, when it repeats itself, does so with a painful consistency. The recent peace agreement signed between Israel and Palestine in Sharm el-Sheikh, though…
Even an Enemy must be Dignified
Has anyone ever described more simply the idea that even an enemy should reflect the moral values of a worthy rival? History gives us…
There was no choice but Surgery
When a household member catches a mild fever or a common cold, our first response is simple and sensible. We reach for remedies taught…
The Blood That Guards the Nation
There is nothing more valuable than human life. Everyone holds on to existence and does everything they can to preserve it; yet some, driven…
A Child of Gaza Speaks to the World
I do not know how old I am anymore. The days have lost their names. I only know I was once a child of…
The Shepherd of Hatred Across the Border
The life of a shepherd is an endless tale of labor, struggle, and perseverance. From the first light of dawn until the stars pierce…