Economic risks ahead
Pakistan’s fragile economic recovery is once again under threat as the escalating confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran casts a long shadow over global markets. The…
The Public Purview
Editorial
Pakistan’s path to power self-reliance
Pakistan’s gradual transition toward domestic sources of electricity marks a turning point in the country’s energy landscape. For decades, dependence on imported fuels left…
Confronting global Islamophobia
Islamophobia today is not an abstract notion but a lived reality for millions of Muslims across the globe. On the International Day to Combat…
Pakistan’s diplomatic balancing act
Pakistan today finds itself navigating one of the most complex diplomatic challenges in recent memory. The ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has reshaped…
Rethinking security in the Middle East
The devastating war unleashed by the United States and Israel against Iran has stripped away long-held illusions about regional security. For decades, many states…
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…