Editorial

Austerity without substance

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent announcement of austerity measures in response to the fuel crisis sparked by the ongoing US-Israel confrontation with Iran has…

Deception in modern conflict

The art of war has always carried with it an element of deception. Centuries ago, the Chinese strategist Sun Tzu observed that “all warfare…

Asia’s smoking burden and the policy crossroads ahead

Despite decades of global tobacco control efforts, Asia continues to carry a disproportionate share of the world’s smoking burden. According to the World Health…

Fragile economic resilience

As tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensify across the Middle East, Pakistan finds itself caught in the economic crossfire of a…

Khamenei assassination sparks chaos

The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family in Tehran marks a turning point in global politics and…

Geopolitical Playbook Against Pakistan-Iran Brotherhood

The geopolitical environment spanning West and South Asia entered a decisive phase in the aftermath of the June 2025 Israeli strikes on Iran. The…

Expanding threat demands unified response

At least nine police officials embraced martyrdom in separate terrorist attacks on Tuesday, a grim reminder of the persistent security challenges confronting Pakistan and…

The Perilous Pursuit of ‘Greater Israel’

The notion of Israel expanding into what is often described as “Greater Israel” has moved beyond fringe speculation and entered mainstream political discourse. Recent…

Hollow Gains, Heavy Costs

The International Monetary Fund’s recent statement acknowledging Pakistan’s progress under its ongoing programme has been received with cautious optimism. The Fund noted improvements such…

Board of Peace Without Clarity

The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington unfolded with grandeur but little clarity, leaving more questions than answers about its true…

Extrajudicial killings

Punjab today faces a troubling challenge that goes beyond ordinary law and order. Reports of suspects being killed in police encounters have raised serious…

Imran Khan’s Medical Care

The ongoing debate over the medical treatment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has once again exposed the uneasy overlap between politics and…

Ramazan price hikes demand strict oversight

As the holy month of Ramazan draws near, the familiar surge in food prices has once again begun to burden households across Pakistan. Traders,…

Silencing Palestine: The Cost of Complicity

The ongoing tragedy in Gaza has laid bare the contradictions of global politics and the selective morality of those who claim to champion human…

Pakistan’s Food System: Calories Without Nutrition

Pakistan today faces a paradox that should concern every policymaker and citizen alike. The country produces enough food to fill stomachs, yet it fails…

Solar Policy Shift Threatens Energy Progress

The recent decision by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to alter the framework for rooftop solar users has sparked widespread debate. By…