HEIGHT OF GRIEF
BY: Fatima Iqbal There comes a moment in life when grief stops being a word and becomes a living, there comes a point, an invisible line, where grief…
The Public Purview
Opinion
Trump, the “Donroe Doctrine,” and the Illusion of a Liberal World Order
By Kousar Khan Is the contemporary international system witnessing a gradual return to hard-power politics, or is it merely revealing a reality that was…
The Smart Phone Orchestra
By Arisha Irshad Ali We all love a good orchestra. There’s something about everything being in sync that just feeds the soul. Interestingly, smartphones…
City on the Edge, Mingora and the Invisible Catastrophe
A City on the Brink Mingora, the largest, busiest and most important urban center of not only Swat District but the entire Malakand Division,…
State Resilience, Public Awareness, and the Failure of a Foreign-Backed Conspiracy
The events that unfolded in the Islamic Republic of Iran in January 2026 were not merely episodes of temporary unrest or spontaneous public anger.…
Pakistan–Oman Navies: Committed to Cooperation for Maritime Security
By Muhammad Akram Khan Faridi Pakistan Navy Flotilla comprising of PNS RAH NAWARD (Sail Ship), PNS MADADGAR and Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship…
Behind the Flames, Only Questions Remains
When the flames finally surrendered to smoke, Gul Plaza ceased to be a building and became a wound carved into the body of the…
A New Global Experiment in the Name of Gaza: The “Board of Peace,” Palestinian Displacement, and the Politics of Imposed Peace
Gaza once again appears to be turning into a diplomatic laboratory for global powers, where decisions are being imposed in the name of peace…
Gul Plaza Fire: Karachi, Negligence, and the Smoldering Question of Collective Accountability
Karachi once again appeared not merely engulfed in flames, but trapped in the grip of collective negligence, administrative apathy, and years of accumulated carelessness.…
Weaponising Afghan Mines & Minerals
Power in Afghanistan today is not measured by public consent or institutional authority, but by control over revenue streams that operate beyond law and…
Is Donald Trump eager to become America’s Gorbachev?
Is the American leadership’s approach to power-rule on the planet reaching new extremes, where there appears to be a deliberate attempt to suppress reason…
Why Greenland Suddenly Matters
Greenland, for centuries perceived as a silent expanse of ice at the edge of the known world, has emerged as one of the most…
Power Sector 2025: How Transparency and Merit Are Delivering Real Change
By Ahmad Hasan For years, Pakistan’s power sector has been synonymous with circular debt, opaque deals, and consumer frustration. It functioned as a significant…
Waleed Naeem: Building a 1,200+ Track Independent Music Catalogue Alongside Software Products
In a digital world where many creators chase short-term trends, Waleed Naeem has built his career around a different strategy: consistent output, asset ownership,…
Generative AI: The Next Frontier in Pakistan’s National Cyber Defence
By Muhammad Shahbaz The Pakistan accelerates to digital transformation and sets its sights on a major leap in IT exports—with projections nearing $3.5 billion…
A Decisive Turn Against Terrorism: National Unity, State Resolve, and Pakistan’s Future
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statement is not merely a political speech; it reflects the collective state of mind of Pakistan at…
Indian Retreat from Chabahar: U.S. Pressure, Trump’s Threats, and the Collapse of a Decade-Long Strategic Dream
A new wave of U.S. sanctions, President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, and rapidly shifting regional political dynamics have severely shaken India’s long-term strategic…