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 humanitarians, Abraham Lincoln. At…
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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…
When Peace Is Inked, Who Pays for the War?
When peace is about to be inked after the Islamabad table-talk, a quieter, sharper question rises from beneath the polished language of diplomacy: can…
Quest for lasting peace
The brief pause in hostilities during Eidul Fitr offered a rare moment of calm along the Pakistan-Afghanistan frontier. Pakistan had announced a temporary suspension…
From Lahore to the Ummah: One Rope, One Path, One Wound
Politicians Who Play Dirty Politics Against Opponent Religious Groups, Erode Muslim Ummah’s Unity” In 1972–73, from the heart of Lahore, I sent a simple…
A New Beginning of Reforms in SESSI
The Sindh Employees’ Social Security Institution (SESSI) was established with the noble objective of providing quality healthcare and social protection to the working class.…
IMF Agreement Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
The recent staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund arrives at a moment of extraordinary volatility, both domestically and globally. What…
When Political Insult Crosses Into Civilizational Disrespect
By Dr Zahid Azeem In international diplomacy, words are never “just words.” They carry the weight of nations, the dignity of peoples, and the…
“Service and Sacrifice Driven” Awami Development Organization
The Awami Development Organization, a representative body of international non-governmental welfare organizations active in Pakistan, has been continuously engaged in a series of initiatives…
From National Command to Global Spotlight: The Rise of Field Marshal Asim Munir
Pakistan’s strategic realignment has been shaped largely outside formal political channels, with Asim Munir emerging as the central figure directing both national security and…
Shielding the poor
The government’s proposal to introduce a mobile app-based fuel quota system for low-income users of two- and three-wheelers represents a significant step toward protecting…
From Sydney to Los Angeles: A World Suspended Between Celebration and Conflict
Warships gather, oil flows under pressure, millions pray, and even the Oscars walk in shadow — a global arc of uncertainty and human resilience.…
Who’s Hosting the Peace Table?
In the civilizational tapestry of South Asia, customs and traditions have long held a place of quiet authority, shaping not merely social conduct but…
Toxic air crisis
Pakistan’s struggle with air pollution has reached alarming proportions, underscored by the findings of the IQAir 2025 World Air Quality Report. The report ranks…
Iran, the US, and the Future of Middle Eastern Order
By Kokab Rathore With the outbreak of direct hostilities between Israel and the United States against Iran — marked by missile strikes targeting installations…