The Throne of Thorns
The political landscape of South Asia remains one of the most turbulent in the world, where the power of the ballot is often matched—if not surpassed—by the…
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What Makes a Nation Defended?
By: Air Marshal (Retd.) Shahid Akhtar Alvi When officers from the fighting arms of our military are asked to define “strategic defence,” the answer…
Joint Power: The Real Choice for Modern Warfare
In the unforgiving theatre of modern warfare, integration is not a luxury — it is a lifeline. The idea that jointness weakens military institutions…
Why Pakistani Universities Must Prepare Students for the Gig Economy
By: Dr. Ali Azam The dream was simple, etched into the minds of generations of Pakistani students: work hard, earn your degree, and step…
Rise, O People, Transform the System!
The purpose of this analytical column is not merely to enumerate Pakistan’s political and administrative deficiencies, but to examine at both the individual…
The cross of balance and contradiction is a test of the new direction of Pakistan’s foreign policy and changing global trends.
In the world’s political and economic landscape, new centers of power are emerging, old alliances are changing, and angles of interest are being established…
A discussion on Pakistan’s foreign policy
Pakistan’s foreign policy has been in a state of evolution since its inception, initially based on principles of sovereignty, peaceful coexistence, adherence to…
Law, Power and the President
The concept of presidential immunity has long occupied an important place in constitutional discussions across the world. Though its contours differ from country to…
Pakistan on the Global Stage: Balancing Power, Partnerships and Progress
Strategic Importance and Historical Context Pakistan’s foreign relations are shaped by a complex combination of geography, history, economic needs, security concerns, and shifting…
Business vs Job debate
A job typically involves working for someone else in private organization or for government in government sector and receiving a fixed salary or hourly…
The Spirit of Teamwork: How Pakistan Regained Its Global Respect
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal I still remember the 1982 Hockey World Cup with a sense of pride and nostalgia. At that time, Pakistan’s hockey…
The Complex US-India-Pakistan Triangle
By: Iftikhar Khattak The historical, war-torn valleys of the Himalayas, as well as the oceans of the Pacific, are shaping the global power…
POLITICS, SECURITY NARRATIVES, AND THE EROSION OF DUE PROCESS IN INDIA
By Hafiz Ehsaan Ahmad Khokhar The recent explosion on 10th November in Delhi once again highlights the increasingly fragile boundary between criminal investigation and…
The soul of real education: Transforming classrooms into thinking spaces
Professor Dr. Muhammad Sarwar, TI Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Research, The University of Lahore Executive Summary Universities have mastered administrative control, ensuring punctuality…
Terror Resurgence in Pakistan
Terrorism has once again cast its shadow over Pakistan, reminding the nation of the fragility of peace and the resilience required to preserve it.…
Rivalry Beyond Borders: Analysis of US Multidomain Containment and China’s Counter-Responses in the Indo-Pacific (2019–2025)
A Review and Reflection By Prof. Dr. M. Javed of The US Strategy of Multidomain Containment and China’s Counter-Responses in the Indo-Pacific (2019–2025) Published…
The Wounds of Delhi and Islamabad: Who Lies Behind the Curtain?
(By Dr. Muhammad Tayyab Khan Singhanvi, Ph.D) The incidents of the past two days have thrust South Asia to a perilous crossroads where every…