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Deal faces obstacles

June 17, 2026

With the temporary peace accord between the United States and Iran scheduled to be formally signed in Geneva on Friday, the arduous journey of…

Terrorism and Pakistan: Taking Stock of a Long-Standing Tragedy

The Retrieval of National Politics

June 17, 2026

There arise, in the political evolution of nations, certain critical junctures at which the gravest peril does not emanate from the multiplicity of challenges…

A STADIUM FOR THE PEOPLE, A GYMKHANA FOR THE CITY

THE DOOR FINALLY OPENED

June 17, 2026

Waiting, Building, and the Strange Midnight Arrival of History As usual, it was midnight, and I was sitting in my studio apartment on the…

Women on Wheels

The Nation’s Ledger and Parliament’s Voice

June 17, 2026

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…

A narrow path forward

Fragile peace accord

June 16, 2026

After three and a half months of devastating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, marked by an uneasy temporary ceasefire, a genuine…

Portrait of Imran Ammar, a writer and journalist known for covering social, cultural, and current affairs issues in Pakistan.

False Blame Can Destroy a Life

June 15, 2026

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…

A narrow path forward

Ensuring Muharram peace

June 14, 2026

With the holy month of Muharram set to begin next week, the state has already initiated its annual security and administrative measures to ensure…

A narrow path forward

Economic recovery dilemma

June 12, 2026

When Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb unveiled the Economic Survey 2026, he painted a hopeful picture of recovery. The headline numbers do support his optimism:…

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