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Muslim world: challenges and prospects
May 10, 2026

Muslim world: challenges and prospects

By Naseem Sehar The Muslim world is beset by numerous problems and some countries may even undergo further disintegration but the silver lining is the Islamic Republic of…

Pakistan’s climate turn

Pakistan’s climate turn

May 8, 2026

Pakistan’s climate conversation is finally beginning to shift from reactive appeals for aid to a more serious recognition of domestic responsibility. Finance Minister Muhammad…

Atomic Whispers and the Geography of Fear

Atomic Whispers and the Geography of Fear

May 7, 2026

When unverified diplomacy becomes global imagination—and imagination begins to behave like policy The modern world no longer waits for agreements to be signed before…

A journey through the Philippines

A journey through the Philippines

May 7, 2026

Travel often begins with a destination in mind, but the real experience is shaped by the moments in between — the unfamiliar streets, unexpected…

Heatwave fuels crisis

Heatwave fuels crisis

May 6, 2026

Another summer has arrived, and with it the familiar specter of heatwaves that continue to test Pakistan’s resilience. The National Disaster Management Authority has…

From Stone Arrows to Bunyanun Marsoos

From Stone Arrows to Bunyanun Marsoos

May 4, 2026

From the earliest dawn of human society, conflict has been an inescapable feature of collective life. Long before states, borders, or written laws, human…

Freedom tied to journalism

Freedom tied to journalism

May 3, 2026

On World Press Freedom Day, it is vital to pause and reflect on the state of journalism in Pakistan and the implications of its…

6-0

6-0

May 3, 2026

The digits “6–0” have transformed from a simple scoreline into a powerful symbol of national pride in Pakistan, representing a sweeping, multidimensional victory narrative…