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The Collective Fight Against Terrorism
February 6, 2026

The Collective Fight Against Terrorism

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has endured decades of terrorism, extremism, and instability, paying a heavy price in terms of human lives, economic losses, and social disruption. Thousands of innocent civilians,…

The Stakes in US-Iran Talks

The Stakes in US-Iran Talks

February 5, 2026

After weeks of heightened tension across the Middle East, the United States and Iran are expected to resume negotiations in the coming days, with…

Another pause in the NFC process

Another pause in the NFC process

February 4, 2026

The long-awaited 11th National Finance Commission, which was expected to replace the seventh award agreed more than a decade and a half ago, has…

Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right

Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right

February 4, 2026

Conflicts among human societies are as old as civilisation itself. Differences of belief, territory, power, and perception have repeatedly pushed nations and communities into…

Ending Polio: A Test of Resolve

Ending Polio: A Test of Resolve

February 3, 2026

As Pakistan steps into the new year, the familiar sight of a nationwide polio vaccination drive once again takes centre stage. More than 45…

No Permanent Friends

No Permanent Friends

February 3, 2026

  By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Positive thinking and optimism are among the noblest ways to approach life, for they inspire resilience and hope. Yet…

Balancing relief with reform

Balancing relief with reform

February 2, 2026

The recent announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of a relief package for Pakistan’s struggling industrial sector has been welcomed as a timely intervention.…

Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Solidarity Day

February 2, 2026

Kashmir Solidarity Day is not merely a date on the calendar or a ceremonial observance; it is a living symbol of national consciousness, sustained…