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The World has Double Standards in Counterterrorism
The world changed overnight on September 11, 2001. Loved ones died, souls suffered, and fear clouded the world.…
Information Warfare and Digital Propaganda
Few wars in the 21st century are solely fought on mountain ridges or contested borders. They…
Trump Escalates Trade Tensions with Europe, Threatens Tariffs Amid Greenland Dispute
January 19, 2026. WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS — U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified a major transatlantic dispute by…
Iran Unrest 2026: 5,000 Killed in Deadliest Crackdown
January 18, 2026 — Tehran / Global Desk: Iranian authorities acknowledged on Sunday that at least…
Prevention, Preemption, and the Shrinking Space of Control
The Writ of the State in a Nuclear Age A weak alliance is destined to collapse;…
Pakistan Invited to Join US-Led Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Pakistan has received a formal invitation from the United States to join the newly proposed Gaza…
Karachi’s Gul Plaza Inferno Leaves Six Dead, Many Injured
A massive fire erupted late Saturday night at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall on MA…
India and Bangladesh skip handshake at U-19 World Cup toss amid rising tensions
BULAWAYO — Relations between India and Bangladesh appeared strained on Saturday when the two teams avoided…
Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari and husband
ISLAMABAD — An Islamabad district court on Saturday reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer…
Pakistan’s industry in crisis as FPCCI warns of shutdowns
ISLAMABAD — The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Friday warned that…
Khamenei blames US and Israel for deadly Iran protests
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed the United States and Israel…
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI, Microsoft for Up to $134B in Damages
San Francisco, January 17, 2026 — Elon Musk has filed a court document demanding between $79…
Trump Forms Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Appoints US General
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday moved to take a central role in determining…
Exiled Crown Prince Urges Global Support for Iran Protests
The exiled son of Iran’s last monarch has called on the international community to support protesters…
Putin Calls Russia–Pakistan Ties Mutually Beneficial
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Russia’s relations with Pakistan as “genuinely mutually beneficial,” saying that…
Security Forces Foil India-Backed Attack in Balochistan
Security forces on Friday thwarted a major terrorist attack in Balochistan’s Kharan district, killing 12 militants…
Achakzai Appointed Opposition Leader After Months of Delay
After months of uncertainty and procedural delays, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chief of the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan…
Pakistan Defence Talks With Saudi Arabia, Türkiye
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye are continuing discussions on a proposed trilateral defence cooperation framework,…
Faith and Sports Politics in South Asia
Faith and Sports Politics has increasingly shaped public discourse in South Asia, influencing identity, diplomacy, and…
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity
AI in Cybersecurity has become a critical force as digital threats grow more complex and traditional…
Pakistan Forex Reserves Rise as Economy Moves Toward Stability
Pakistan Forex Reserves have risen to their highest level since early 2022, signaling improving economic stability…
Rules Remain, Exceptions Reign
Rules Remain Exceptions Reign reflects a global reality where formal systems exist, yet outcomes are shaped…
5 Proven Ways Humour Against Bollywood Propaganda Works
Humour against Bollywood propaganda has become a powerful way for Pakistanis to respond biased cinematic narratives.…
Petrodollar Oil Politics and US Energy Power
The U.S. global order has long rested on oil being traded in dollars. From the Nixon…
Dependency: The Most Polished Trap in Modern Warfare
The First Lesson of Power There is an old parable about a lion who wandered through…
Punjab Floods and Rising Global Food Prices
Punjab Floods and Global Consequences When wheat fields in Punjab go underwater, it doesn’t just destroy…
Pakistan–Saudi Strategic Autonomy
Red Sea to Hindu Kush: Inside the Pakistan–Saudi Bid for Strategic Autonomy As Houthi missiles light…