The recent parliamentary elections in Israel have brought forth an unusual political configuration, one that has unsettled the established equilibrium of power, called familiar party allegiances into question,…
The question of whether an American election cycle truly matters to the Middle East—particularly to Palestine—is often met with intense debate in Western capitals.…
■Development Must Expand Public Facilities, Not Replace Them with Privileges for the Few■ “Bacha!” BāBā-Tāl, my tall, thin, ever-watchful guide, entered the Eyrie, my…
The American democratic process is a difficult road to navigate, but when the public voice is reported, heard and respected, political swings become inevitable.…
Democrats poised to take control of Senate and House of Representatives; Iran war, inflation and foreign policy setbacks emerge as key factors behind Republican…
When we were in school, we had a classmate who was particularly good at showing off. She always came to school with new books,…
Gujrat’s worst blocked drain is not on any road. It sits in an office. A street drain clogged with silt, rubbish and encroachment sends…
Before the city has fully woken, a sparrow settles on an electric wire and begins to sing. Most of us never hear it. We…
The conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is no longer confined to diplomatic disagreements or the movement of goods across a shared frontier. It has…
Ask any one of those thousands in Sialkot why he had come, and I suspect you would have got a shrug, a laugh, or…
India is undoubtedly one of the world’s largest functioning democracies, with federal institutions, a judiciary, a powerful military and an extensive diplomatic network. From…
The imposition of governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been followed by a major administrative reshuffle and an intensified campaign against illegal encroachments across…
Imagine a lawyer contesting an election who is sitting in Lahore, while at the same moment his address is being displayed in bar rooms…
Affordable healthcare is a major concern for most of the ordinary or lower class families in Pakistan. A regular visit to the hospital generally…
The escalating cost of petrol represents one of the most pressing economic challenges facing modern families in the contemporary world. When fuel prices surge,…
By Farhana Saleem Pakistan’s maiden participation in the 48th WorldSkills Competition (WorldSkills Shanghai 2026) has put the country on the global skills map, or…
The future of global politics is increasingly tied to the resources states possess, the maritime routes they can access, and the alliances they can…