My Lahore was not like this
I take pride in being from Lahore, a city renowned worldwide as the city of vibrant and lively hearts. In Punjabi, it is even said that “Jinne Lahore…
The Public Purview
Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
Water as a Weapon: The Emerging Afghan- India Nexus Against Pakistan
Hazrat Ali (RA) once said, “If you do good to someone, then avoid their evil.” This timeless wisdom seems to echo across centuries, finding…
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…
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…