Honour on the Battlefield: The Legacy of Major Shabbir Sharif
In every age of conflict, nations have understood that the strength of an army does not rest merely in the number of its battalions or the size of…
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Weaponizing Migration: Refugee flows as a tool of hybrid warfare in contemporary geopolitics
By Mafaza Ahmed Migration, once traditionally seen as a humanitarian, relief-oriented, and economic welfare activity, is now increasingly being recognized as a tactical device…
The Crop Divide: Gender Disparities in Pakistan’s Agricultural Frontline Amid Climate Crises
By Muhammad Umar Bilal Rathore International Women’s Day was celebrated this month on 8th March to appreciate the contributions and sacrifices of women in…
Governor’s Rule in Pakistan: A Political-Theoretical Assessment
Once again, Pakistan finds itself amid speculation over the possible imposition of Governor’s Rule—this time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Names of potential governors are buzzing…
PAF’s Ascendancy: How Marka-e-Haq Redefined Airpower and Reaffirmed Pakistan’s Strategic Maturity
By: Izmi Herlani At Pakistan Air Force Academy Asghar Khan graduation parade, a moment of national significance unfolded, blending tradition and transformation into a…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Failure on the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP)
The Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Program (IFRP), launched in September 2023, is a major state initiative designed to ensure the phased return of all illegal…
The Future Knocked Early
The future of population and resources has always been closely connected. When the number of people grows, the demand for food, water, energy, and…
Concerns of Nobel Laureates and the Future of ICCBS
The recent developments concerning the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) have stirred profound concern across Pakistan’s scientific community, the faculty of…
Umrah Journey….Spiritual Worship or Administrative Ordeal?
Umrah is a desire that every Muslim longs for, yet unfortunately, this spiritual journey has now fallen victim to countless commercial, administrative, and…
Born in Debt, Raised in Dust: The Cycle of Bonded Labor in Pakistan
By: Muhammad Umar Bilal Rathore In Pakistan, bonded labor is a form of modern-day slavery, in which a creditor exploits an initial debt assumed…
Extremist Threats Against Female Athletes
By Khurram Shehzad Female athletes in Pakistan continue to face serious threats due to extremist ideologies. In conservative regions, girls participating in sports are…
Britain’s New Immigration Framework: Protection or Restriction?
Introduction: A New Direction in UK’s Immigration Approach The United Kingdom’s new immigration policy is set to reshape the entire system of asylum, migration,…
From Idol Breakers to Deal Makers: Afghanistan’s Historic Reversal
History bears solemn testimony to the fact that for nearly a millennium, the rugged mountains of Afghanistan produced Sultans and Conquerors who altered…
Globalism and Nationalism, Finding Balance in a Changing World
By Khola Gulzar In the twenty-first century, the debate between globalism and nationalism has become one of the most defining conversations of our political…
Political Relations Are Always Founded Upon Mutual Interests
In the realm of global statecraft, international relations are often predicated upon the implicit logic that “our association endures only as long as…
Death Sentence for Sheikh Hasina: A New Chapter in Bangladesh’s Political History
Another extraordinary chapter in the political history of Bangladesh was written when the International Crimes Tribunal handed down the death sentence to former Prime…
Istighfar: The Most Precious Gift of Allah’s Love
The Weight That Sits on the Heart Sometimes the human heart feels as if an unknown mountain of heaviness has been placed upon…