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Strengthening counterterror resolve

Strengthening counterterror resolve

September 20, 2026

The brutal assault in Kohat on Friday represents yet another escalation by Pakistan’s enemies, underscoring the evolving nature of the terrorist threat. The attackers…

Courts in conflict

Courts in conflict

September 18, 2026

What began as a straightforward Supreme Court directive to transfer former prime minister Imran Khan to a hospital for medical tests and treatment has…

Targeted energy conservation

Targeted energy conservation

September 17, 2026

Pakistan is once again grappling with the consequences of a global energy shock, and the urgency of demand management cannot be overstated. Houthi attacks…

Politics and protests

Politics and protests

September 16, 2026

The cycle has become familiar: whenever the opposition announces a protest, the government responds with a heavy hand. Citizens are detained, roughed up, and…