Stories by Zahid Hussain
Thousands of Palestinian men, women and children are languishing in Israeli prisons in subhuman conditions, with many routinely subjected to sexual abuse.
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:52am
A prolonged conflict will have far-reaching implications for regional geopolitics, sharpening the divisions among Gulf countries that are directly affected by the tensions.
Published 13 May, 2026 07:22am
The Iran war has exposed the limits of America’s military might.
Updated 06 May, 2026 07:32am
No doubt, it’s a feel-good moment, but it should not divert our focus from critical national challenges.
Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:41am
Tehran has warned that it would retaliate rather than surrender.
Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:13am
Some media reports suggest that there is a strong possibility of a second round of meetings.
Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:26am
The madness of the leader at the helm of the world’s most powerful nation knows no bounds.
Published 08 Apr, 2026 06:33am
Pakistan’s balancing act is becoming tenuous as the scope of the war widens.
Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:47am
There cannot be any meaningful talks under the shadow of war.
Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:58am
Bound by a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is in a precarious position.
Updated 18 Mar, 2026 09:51am
The longer the war continues, the more difficult it will be for the US to extricate itself from it.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:12am
The US president has continued to shift the stated aims of his military campaign against Iran.
Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:16am
The ruling elite has no qualms about indulging in a life of luxury at taxpayers’ expense.
Updated 25 Feb, 2026 09:17am
The new PM takes charge at a time when Bangladesh is at a pivotal juncture.
Published 18 Feb, 2026 09:12am
The new PM takes charge at a time when Bangladesh is at a pivotal juncture.
Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:04am
The new files reveal the extent of Epstein’s social network and web of sexual abusers.
Published 11 Feb, 2026 09:36am
The new files reveal the extent of Epstein’s social network and web of sexual abusers.
Updated 11 Feb, 2026 09:29am
The latest terrorist attacks in Balochistan undermine claims that the situation is under control.
Updated 04 Feb, 2026 09:09am
A state becomes strong by allowing itself to be held accountable by the people.
Updated 28 Jan, 2026 09:17am
The so-called Board of Peace is meant to be used to advance US hegemony.
Updated 21 Jan, 2026 09:21am
