Taj Mahal Diamond: Colonial Legacy, Global Display, and the Renewed Question of Historical Justice
History is sometimes silent, but when it speaks, it carries with it not merely words but the echo of centuries. In recent days, such an echo has been…
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Suthra Punjab: From Appreciation to Criticism
When a person sees something good happening in society, he starts participating in it himself. I had a similar feeling one day when I…
Kashmir…. A Story of Struggle Against Systematic Repression
By Syed Nadeem Ahmed Kashmir Solidarity Day is a reminder that freedom of expression in the Valley is under constant siege. Solidarity is…
Ending Polio: A Test of Resolve
As Pakistan steps into the new year, the familiar sight of a nationwide polio vaccination drive once again takes centre stage. More than 45…
Kashmir, where life is all about what if
By Farhan Khan There are places in the world where time does not move in a normal way. Days pass, seasons change, and children…
The Unbroken Call: Kashmir’s Struggle for Self-Determination
Altaf Ahmed BhatChairman, Institute of Voice of Victims Every February 5 we do more than hold rallies and light candles. We remind the world…
No Permanent Friends
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
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 is not merely a date on the calendar or a ceremonial observance; it is a living symbol of national consciousness, sustained…
The Gaza Peace Board: A Potential Pitfall for Pakistan’s Army – Or a Golden Opportunity Which Comes Once in Centuries?
Pakistan’s decision to join President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza has stirred deep reflection from Lahore’s bustling streets to the quiet corners…
The Art That Is Dying in Silence
Imagine walking into a gallery a few years from now.Every painting is digitally printed. Every piece of calligraphy is a font. Everything looks perfect…
Confronting militancy in Balochistan
The coordinated wave of terrorist violence that struck Balochistan on Saturday has once again underscored the gravity of the challenge Pakistan faces in securing…
Jeffrey Epstein Files: Power, Silence, and the Exposed Face of Global Accountability
The name Jeffrey Epstein is no longer confined to the identity of a single individual; it has evolved into a symbol of modern global…
Defeat, Disappointment and Proxy Terrorism
History reminds us that even hostility, when exercised between states, has traditionally been restrained by certain moral and strategic conventions. A worthy adversary confronts…
Well done Mother
By Prof. Dr. Arshad Munir On Wednesday evening (Jan 28, 2026), a 24-year-old woman and her 9- to 10-month-old baby fell into an uncovered…
Pakistan steps up Nipah vigilance
Pakistan’s decision to strengthen surveillance at all entry points in response to confirmed Nipah virus cases in India reflects a responsible and measured approach.…
Pak-China friendship that has stood the test of time, completes 75 years
China Window Peshawar held a grand ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of Pak-China friendship, with a large participation of political and social figures,…