Stories by Zahid Hussain

Systemic failure

Systemic failure

Chaotic governance and inconsistent policies continue to deter foreign investment in the country. Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:11am
Killing children

Killing children

Israel has wiped out an entire young Palestinian generation. Updated 01 Jul, 2026 07:39am
Trouble at home

Trouble at home

The country’s strength lies in its political and economic stability, not in fleeting moments of diplomatic success. Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:38am
Fragile ground

Fragile ground

The authorities’ aggressive response to protests has aggravated matters in AJK. Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:07am
Fighting Israel’s war

Fighting Israel’s war

The Zionist state not only acts as a spoiler but also effectively dictates the terms of war and peace in the region. Published 03 Jun, 2026 08:21am
Elusive peace agreement

Elusive peace agreement

Trump’s ever-shifting stance has clouded the prospects of a peace deal in the near future. Updated 27 May, 2026 09:10am
Sexual abuse by Israel

Sexual abuse by Israel

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
Geopolitical shift in ME

Geopolitical shift in ME

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
An asymmetrical war

An asymmetrical war

The Iran war has exposed the limits of America’s military might. Updated 06 May, 2026 07:32am
Middle power moment

Middle power moment

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
Back to the table?

Back to the table?

Some media reports suggest that there is a strong possibility of a second round of meetings. Updated 15 Apr, 2026 09:26am
America’s war crimes

America’s war crimes

The madness of the leader at the helm of the world’s most powerful nation knows no bounds. Published 08 Apr, 2026 06:33am
Perils of mediation

Perils of mediation

Pakistan’s balancing act is becoming tenuous as the scope of the war widens. Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:47am
Trump’s new gimmick

Trump’s new gimmick

There cannot be any meaningful talks under the shadow of war. Updated 25 Mar, 2026 09:58am
Pakistan’s dilemma

Pakistan’s dilemma

Bound by a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is in a precarious position. Updated 18 Mar, 2026 09:51am
A war of attrition

A war of attrition

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
Trump’s no-win war

Trump’s no-win war

The US president has continued to shift the stated aims of his military campaign against Iran. Updated 04 Mar, 2026 09:16am
Poverty and privilege

Poverty and privilege

The ruling elite has no qualms about indulging in a life of luxury at taxpayers’ expense. Updated 25 Feb, 2026 09:17am