The New Era of Maritime Power
“Do not imagine that history merely repeats itself; rather, it renews its enduring patterns in ever-changing forms.” The study of history reveals that the destinies of civilizations are…
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Monsoon preparedness imperative
The monsoon season has arrived, and with it the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a nationwide alert for widespread, heavy to very heavy rainfall…
When Crises Converge: Changing Humanitarian Realities in KP and the Merged Areas
By Rehan Ali Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Merged Areas, crises are no longer isolated events. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic strain are increasingly…
Social Attitudes and Depression
By: Syeda Shabana Rizvi Have we ever paused to reflect on how, through our everyday words and attitudes, we sometimes wound the hearts of…
Strengthening Bilateral Ties: The Evolution of CPEC 2.0 through Healthcare Investment
The recent formalization of pharmaceutical agreements between Pakistani and Chinese enterprises, valued at approximately $440 million, represents a significant evolution in the bilateral strategic…
Agriculture reform imperative
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent assertion that agriculture and livestock hold the key to Pakistan’s rapid economic revival is accurate in principle. The sector…
CHECK…! BUT NOT YET—CHECKMATE
□The Grandmaster’s Gambit: Trump, Iran and the Middle East□ “Ladies and Gentlemen… the curtain rises.” Tonight’s stage is neither a battlefield nor a…
AI is the Lifeblood of Modern Business: Empowering Pakistan Through FinTech and E-Commerce
By Professor Nadeem Iqbal Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the lifeblood of modern business in the twenty-first century. It is transforming the way companies…
Zahir Jaffer: Why my Generation wants Accountability
By: Khadija Omar I’ve been pondering on this for some time but I couldn’t quite find the right words to put it that way…
Pakistan’s Moment: The Soldier-Diplomat and the Shifting Sands of 2026
In an era of fractured alliances and renewed great-power rivalries, Pakistan is steadily emerging not as a spectator but as a pragmatic bridge-builder, guided…
The Martyrs of Pakistan: Respect for Sacrifices, Above Politics…
The land of Pakistan came into existence after millions of sacrifices. From the establishment of Pakistan until today, the Pakistan Army, Air Force, Navy,…
Unrest grips AJK
Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been gripped by unrest since early June, with routine life disrupted as the regional administration attempts to quell protests…
A New Horizon of Intellectual Renewal
Consider the allegory of a master illusionist who, on the grand stage of global theater, effortlessly untangles the most complex conundrums, drawing thunderous applause…
Pakistan’s Northern Paradise: A Journey Through Kumrat and Kalam
Beauty, Hospitality and the Responsibility to Protect What We Have Been Blessed With By Dr. Sumaira Taj “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens…
Women’s empowerment challenge
Pakistan’s assumption of the chairmanship of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women this week comes at a moment of sobering reflection. The country itself…
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Past. Present ‘n Future
War of Water: Strait of Hormuz and Principle of ownership It was a warm evening in late June. “foxy” — my mustard-coloured Volkswagen —…
Rejected Patriarchy Have Animal Mindset
Patriarchy is a social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.…