Unlearned lessons The prevailing political instability has provided greater space to the militants. Updated 07 Oct, 2026 09:22am
The unholy alliance Its close military cooperation with Israel has drawn the UAE directly into the war on Iran. Updated 30 Sep, 2026 09:02am
Foreign policy disconnect A politically stable and economically sound country is what builds an independent policy. Updated 23 Sep, 2026 08:11am
Dangerous escalation Saudi Arabia, which had stayed out of the Iran war, now risks being drawn into a wider conflict. Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:40am
Pitfalls of referendum No move to restructure governance should be separated from the democratic process. Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:49am
Azad Kashmir saga Controversial polls and the installation of an indirectly elected PM were bound to fuel anger. Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:38am
‘Pakistan Idol’ in dark times We face a youth crisis of such severity that events like ‘Pakistan Idol’ are just a fleeting spark. Published 26 Aug, 2026 07:47am
Winds of change to where? The collapse of the system is the result of the denial of democratic rights to the people. Updated 19 Aug, 2026 07:39am
New regional security order The Makkah Agreement has fundamentally altered the strategic landscape of the region. Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:47am
Unravelling order The interior minister should focus on security rather than administrative reorganisation. Updated 05 Aug, 2026 08:27am
South Asia’s Gen Z moment A ‘demographic dividend’ could turn into a demographic catastrophe. Updated 29 Jul, 2026 07:48am
The Balochistan tragedy Unfortunately, there is little attempt to address the political and social causes of the crisis. Updated 22 Jul, 2026 07:58am
Back to war The latest events will make it far harder for Iran and the US to reach a negotiated peace deal. Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:47am
Systemic failure Chaotic governance and inconsistent policies continue to deter foreign investment in the country. Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:11am
Killing children Israel has wiped out an entire young Palestinian generation. Updated 01 Jul, 2026 07:39am
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 The authorities’ aggressive response to protests has aggravated matters in AJK. Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:07am
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 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 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
