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Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right

Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right

February 4, 2026

Conflicts among human societies are as old as civilisation itself. Differences of belief, territory, power, and perception have repeatedly pushed nations and communities into…

No Permanent Friends

No Permanent Friends

February 3, 2026

  By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Positive thinking and optimism are among the noblest ways to approach life, for they inspire resilience and hope. Yet…

Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Solidarity Day

February 2, 2026

Kashmir Solidarity Day is not merely a date on the calendar or a ceremonial observance; it is a living symbol of national consciousness, sustained…

The Art That Is Dying in Silence

The Art That Is Dying in Silence

February 2, 2026

Imagine walking into a gallery a few years from now.Every painting is digitally printed. Every piece of calligraphy is a font. Everything looks perfect…

Defeat, Disappointment and Proxy Terrorism

Defeat, Disappointment and Proxy Terrorism

February 1, 2026

History reminds us that even hostility, when exercised between states, has traditionally been restrained by certain moral and strategic conventions. A worthy adversary confronts…

Well done Mother

Well done Mother

February 1, 2026

By Prof. Dr. Arshad Munir On Wednesday evening (Jan 28, 2026), a 24-year-old woman and her 9- to 10-month-old baby fell into an uncovered…