BOARD OF PEACE – PAKISTAN’S STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE
Pakistan’s participation in the proposed Board of Peace (BoP) must be viewed in the broader context of regional stability, principled diplomacy, and the evolving global order. The initiative,…
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Gul Plaza Fire: Karachi, Negligence, and the Smoldering Question of Collective Accountability
Karachi once again appeared not merely engulfed in flames, but trapped in the grip of collective negligence, administrative apathy, and years of accumulated carelessness.…
Weaponising Afghan Mines & Minerals
Power in Afghanistan today is not measured by public consent or institutional authority, but by control over revenue streams that operate beyond law and…
Is Donald Trump eager to become America’s Gorbachev?
Is the American leadership’s approach to power-rule on the planet reaching new extremes, where there appears to be a deliberate attempt to suppress reason…
Why Greenland Suddenly Matters
Greenland, for centuries perceived as a silent expanse of ice at the edge of the known world, has emerged as one of the most…
A tragedy foretold at Gul Plaza
The devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s M.A. Jinnah Road, which claimed more than 20 lives on Saturday night, has once again laid…
Power Sector 2025: How Transparency and Merit Are Delivering Real Change
By Ahmad Hasan For years, Pakistan’s power sector has been synonymous with circular debt, opaque deals, and consumer frustration. It functioned as a significant…
Waleed Naeem: Building a 1,200+ Track Independent Music Catalogue Alongside Software Products
In a digital world where many creators chase short-term trends, Waleed Naeem has built his career around a different strategy: consistent output, asset ownership,…
Generative AI: The Next Frontier in Pakistan’s National Cyber Defence
By Muhammad Shahbaz The Pakistan accelerates to digital transformation and sets its sights on a major leap in IT exports—with projections nearing $3.5 billion…
A Decisive Turn Against Terrorism: National Unity, State Resolve, and Pakistan’s Future
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent statement is not merely a political speech; it reflects the collective state of mind of Pakistan at…
Indian Retreat from Chabahar: U.S. Pressure, Trump’s Threats, and the Collapse of a Decade-Long Strategic Dream
A new wave of U.S. sanctions, President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade strategy, and rapidly shifting regional political dynamics have severely shaken India’s long-term strategic…
The recent Iran-US conflict, serious consultations on security alliances and the Gulf countries
Following the US’s regime change drama in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are in serious talks on a security alliance that observers are…
When Hope Dies
In childhood, if we stepped out of the house for an errand and failed to return at the appointed hour, the entire household would…
A DELUSION THEY WILL NOT RELINQUISH
BY ARHAM RIZWAN Our nation has paid for political polarization, ignorance, and personality cults since the 1970s. Certain Political Parties have sown discord for…
Closing the Loopholes: How Transparency Is Reshaping Food Governance
By enforcing rules, digitizing oversight, and punishing violations, the Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR) is redefining transparency in Pakistan’s food and…
Pentagon’s New Warfighting Strategy: The Race for Military Supremacy Through Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon’s announcement regarding the comprehensive and decisive integration of artificial intelligence into the military structure is not merely a technological advancement; it signals…
The ugly face of power, interests, and the colonial system
Human history has always been a struggle between power and morality. Sometimes power has trampled on morality, and sometimes moral principles have challenged oppressive…