Has the US Navy fallen into an unconventional war trap?
Is America fighting for its survival? Has the US Navy fallen into an unconventional war trap? The Strait of Hormuz, the most important waterway of global trade, is…
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Operation Shaaban: A Final Message to Terrorists
History presents moments when nations must decide whether they will surrender to fear or stand firm in defense of their future with unwavering resolve.…
THE POWER WHISPERS SOFTLY — “SO, LET IT BE.”
When justice speaks in different voices for the weak and the powerful, public trust becomes the first casualty. There are moments in the life…
Suki Kinari and the Story of Pakistan-China Trust
Many countries around the world are blessed with abundant natural resources, but true success lies in transforming those resources into engines of development and…
Questions Raised by The Guardian Report and the “Vishwaguru” Narrative
For more than a decade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to project himself as an exceptional global leader. According to the government’s…
Beyond Diplomacy: The Shift Toward Tangible Integration in Pakistan-Türkiye Relations
The partnership between Pakistan and Türkiye is a formal strategic alliance defined by institutionalized cooperation across economic, defense, and diplomatic sectors. Recent high-level meetings,…
Planting the Tree of Love: Good Neighbours, Not Reunion — A Hejazi Call to India and Pakistan
اک درخت ایسا محبت کا لگایا جائے جس کا ہمسائے کے آنگن میں بھی سایہ جائے ۔ ظفر زیدی In the name of the…
“Mira Saddam Hussein” or “Sumaya Al-Zubairi”?
Yemen has once again become the focus of global media attention due to an incident where reality, politics, tribal traditions, and psychological warfare seem…
Talented Daughter of Pakistan
An Open Letter and Fiery Advocacy for Nominating Dr. Maleeha Lodhi as Pakistan’s Candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations O sons of the…
REVAMPED IRD PROGRAMME TO HELP FACILITATE EXPEDITIOUS REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANCES
By Syed M. Ilyas It is said that Mohtasib is the bridge between the government and the people. The present incumbent has, by virtue…
A Balanced Budget, But the Real Test Lies Ahead: A Chamber of Commerce View on FY2026-27
By Usman Shaukat — President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry When Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb rose in the National Assembly on June 12…
Securing Sovereignty: Countering External Influence and Internal Facilitation
The security landscape in Pakistan is currently defined by a volatile intersection of regional hostilities and internal vulnerabilities. The persistent exploitation of Afghan territory…
NOT A DIME OUT OF TAXPAYERS’ MONEY
While an American hawk spreads his wings to shield taxpayers’ dollars, Pakistan’s oligarchic vultures continue circling the public treasury. “Bacha! Have you ever wondered…
Rivers, Recreation, and the Loss of Human Life: A Tragedy
As the intensity of the heat rises, our youth and children turn toward rivers, canals, and dams. This quest to escape the sweltering humidity…
Google Trends: Field Marshal General Asim Munir
In recent days, according to Google Trends reports, there has been an extraordinary increase globally in searches for Pakistan’s Army Chief and Chief of…
Broken Trust: Why We Must Break the Silence on Child Abuse
The strength of a civilization is not measured by its architecture, its economy, or its military might, but by how it treats its most…
Terrorists that got through
By Dr. Naveed Elahi Pakistan’s security forces, police and armed forces, have consistently demonstrated determination and professionalism in responding to terrorist attacks. A review…