The Retrieval of National Politics
There arise, in the political evolution of nations, certain critical junctures at which the gravest peril does not emanate from the multiplicity of challenges confronting the state, but…
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THE DOOR FINALLY OPENED
Waiting, Building, and the Strange Midnight Arrival of History As usual, it was midnight, and I was sitting in my studio apartment on the…
The Nation’s Ledger and Parliament’s Voice
As June approaches each year, the atmosphere within Pakistan’s Parliament begins to change. The federal budget, one of the most significant constitutional and political…
Fragile peace accord
After three and a half months of devastating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, marked by an uneasy temporary ceasefire, a genuine…
The Multipolar Moment: Why Pakistan Needs a New Diplomatic Identity
The global order has undergone a profound transformation, moving away from a period defined by singular supremacy into a state of complex, multi-sided competition.…
The Ball and the Bridge: Pakistan’s Quiet Contributions to the World
In a world often divided by politics, geography, and competing interests, there are few forces capable of bringing humanity together on a common platform.…
False Blame Can Destroy a Life
By Imran Ammar A person’s character is one of the most precious trusts in society. When someone falsely attacks another person’s honour, spreads immoral…
Education: A Catalyst for Transforming Society
By : Farman Ali Education is one of the most powerful forces for social transformation. It changes the way people think, behave and participate…
The Graveyard of Words and the Lamp of Inquiry: A Linguistic Reckoning
By Sheikh Abdul Rashid In the history of literature, a dictionary is far more than a graveyard of words. It is a vital measure…
Ensuring Muharram peace
With the holy month of Muharram set to begin next week, the state has already initiated its annual security and administrative measures to ensure…
BLA: Is it an Insurgent Movement or Terrorist Organization?
By Arslan Miyandad The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) continues to take the centre-stage in a debate surrounding security, government and political rights in Balochistan.…
The Silent Epidemic: Shifting Pakistan’s Healthcare Paradigm from Cure to Prevention
Pakistan is facing a massive, quiet health emergency. Right now, about 34 million adults in the country have diabetes. That means roughly 1 in…
Islamabad Accord on the Digital Brink: Pakistan’s Patient Peacemaker in a Moody Geopolitical Dance – Weaving Hope Thread by Thread
I was pouring hot coffee from my thermos-bottle under the black skies of Daman-e-Koh, on the green shoulder of the Margalla Hills — the…
Economic recovery dilemma
When Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Economic Survey 2026, he painted a hopeful picture of recovery. The headline numbers do support his optimism:…
THE GREAT BUDGET CIRCUS RETURNS TO ISLAMABAD
When the Actors Protest the Script They Helped Write Night had begun to settle over Islamabad. The lights of the capital shimmered beneath a…
Can Electric Bikes Solve Pakistan’s Fuel and Climate Crisis?
By Imran Ammar Pakistan is witnessing a steady rise in motorcycle ownership as two-wheelers remain the most affordable and accessible mode of transportation for…
Bridges of Diplomacy and Pakistan’s Strategic Equilibrium
Within the intricate architecture of international affairs, many bilateral relationships emerge as transient arrangements, contingent upon fluctuating interests, shifting alliances, and the vicissitudes of…