Pharaohism in the Pakistani Public
By: Asi Islamabad As children, we all grew up hearing tales of Pharaoh. We were told of a man, a king, a tyrant so consumed by his own…
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Mahrang Baloch’s Solitary Confinement
Mahrang Baloch’s article in The Guardian is a deliberate manipulation aimed at generating sympathy for a cause that has caused death, misery, and underdevelopment…
When the World Held Its Breath, Pakistan Chose Dialogue over War
By Syeda Amnah Batool At a time when the Middle East stood dangerously close to a wider conflict, and direct communication between Iran and…
“A Debt of Love or the Flow of Nature? — The Whisper of BaBa Tal”
Is everything truly fine… or have we quietly altered something sacred? What strange shift has taken place in our thinking that love—once pure, silent,…
Power That Roars Only at the Weak
There was a man among my relatives who possessed considerable wealth and, with it, an authority that seemed to extend beyond material comfort into…
Pakistan’s carbon finance milestone
Pakistan’s recent agreement with Norway to establish its first carbon market has been hailed as a landmark achievement, and rightly so. For a country…
When Leadership Shows Up Before the Crisis Does
By Umar Talha There is a particular kind of leadership that only reveals itself under pressure. It is not the kind that makes grand…
Petrol price rollback
The government’s abrupt decision to slash petrol prices by Rs80 per litre, reversing an increase announced only a day earlier, has been hailed by…
A New Era for Makran Medical College in Balochistan: A Milestone in Education, Training, and Healthcare Facilities
Recent developments in Balochistan’s educational and healthcare landscape reflect a positive and historic moment that has not only strengthened the province’s medical system but…
Truth Behind the Chimes: Iran’s Open Door in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Delicate Bridge, and the Hidden Battle Over Who Writes the Ending
The world today fights on two fronts. One echoes with the thunder of weapons, brief and brutal. The other is quieter, more insidious: a…
Nobel Prize for Field Marshal General Asim Munir
Asim Munir is associated with a shift in national strategy and international diplomacy that prioritizes dialogue, de-escalation, and saving lives over traditional military objectives,…
BEYOND THE HORIZON: BETWEEN OPERATION BUNYANUM MARSOOS AND MUHAFIZ UL BAHR
In the contemporary geopolitical landscape, the maritime domain serves as the jugular vein of global commerce. For Pakistan, this reality is particularly critical. Being…
China-facilitated Pak-Afghan talks
The meeting held in Urumqi between representatives of Pakistan and Afghanistan, facilitated by China, marks the first significant diplomatic engagement since Islamabad launched Operation…
The Hands Deserve the Books
Child labour is a crime against humanity. At this juncture, I am reminded of a very moving story about one of the world’s greatest…
ISDA and the Islamabad Moment: When Mediation Must Become Unity
From the corridors of Riyadh to the valleys of the Margalla Hills—Pakistan stands at a historic threshold: not merely to mediate conflicts, but to…
Dear Tulsi Gabbard! The Real Threat is from India, Not Pakistan
The March 18, 2026 testimony of Tulsi Gabbard before the Senate Intelligence Committee heightened tensions by claiming the United States could face a potential…
Pakistan’s Economic Crossroads: Real Estate as the Engine of Revival
Pakistan today stands at a critical economic crossroads. Inflation continues to erode purchasing power, the cost of doing business has surged, and investor confidence…