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The Case of Four Journalists: Upholding Law, Order, and Responsible Journalism in Pakistan
In May 2023, the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan triggered violent unrest in cities…
Strengthening Bonds: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Landmark Visit to Qatar
Pakistan took a major step in its foreign policy, as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif made…
India’s Homegrown Epsteins: Predators in Saffron Robes and Beyond
Introduction In a world still reeling from the revelations of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking empire, a…
Escalating China-Japan Diplomatic and Geopolitical Tensions
Introduction In the intricate tapestry of East Asian geopolitics, the recent escalation in diplomatic tensions between…
Bulldozers at Turkman Gate: Law, Memory, and the Unequal Burden of Enforcement
In the early hours of January 7, 2026, municipal bulldozers moved into Old Delhi near the…
Pakistani’s Voice for the Global South: Redefining Diplomacy at the UN
Another significant development is that this year Pakistan finally was elected to the UNHRC membership with…
Why Healthcare Has Become a Political Liability for the KP Government
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is Pakistan’s third largest province by population, home to over 40 million people,…
Power Without Principle: Political Survival in Pakistan
In democratic systems, political longevity is often celebrated as a sign of experience and public trust.…
Political Contradictions Surrounding Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Few political figures in Pakistan generate as much debate as Maulana Fazlur Rehman, a leader who…
The State’s Panic over “Four Stars of Destiny”
The Indian government’s handling of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane’s memoir, Four Stars of Destiny,…
Pakistan Tightens Security in Bannu Amid Rising Cross-Border Militancy and TTP Attacks
Pakistan’s northwest faces a sustained security challenge. Bannu district stands at the center of this pressure.…
Great Powers Competition in AI Domain
In January, 2025, the Chinese startup Deepseek based in Hangzhou, China and founded by Liang Wenfeng, released its first AI assistant Deepseek-R1.…
Endurance, Proportion, and the Moral Reality of Power
I admit a certain hesitation in writing this. Not because the thought is unclear, but because speaking…
Pakistan’s Climate Challenge and Its Growing Role in Clean Energy
January 28, 2026/ By Nimra Khalil The world celebrated the International Day of Clean Energy on…
Pakistan Joins Board of Peace: A Strategic Role in Gaza’s Path to Stability
Pakistan made a major diplomatic step early in 2026 when it officially accepted an invitation to become…
Status Symbols of War and the Discipline of Preparedness
A European Strategic Reading of Power, Prestige, and Pakistan’s Choices Statecraft is rarely exercised in absolutes. Progress often…
Pakistan’s Solar Net-Metering Revolution
Pakistan’s energy scenario is radically changing, and the seismic shift is not driven by large state…
Sentinels of Ice and Iron: Pakistan Army’s Unbreakable Watch in Sambaza
High above the plains, in the stark mountains of Sambaza in Zhob District, the Pakistan-Afghanistan border cuts through rock, ice,…
WHEN A PEOPLE WERE PUT ON SALE
Sold Before They Could Speak The Agony of Jammu & Kashmir There are crimes so old…
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…
Prevention, Preemption, and the Shrinking Space of Control
The Writ of the State in a Nuclear Age A weak alliance is destined to collapse;…
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…