‘Soft power’, a better option What are the guarantees that this time the government will be able to bring lasting peace through operations? Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:28am
Flawed deportation policy The reality is that this policy is short-sighted and is not grounded in coherent strategic objectives. Updated 04 Oct, 2025 08:26am
Change is in the air Residents of the merged areas have become too accustomed to decisions being imposed on them. Updated 20 Aug, 2025 08:42am
In the shadow of conflict There has been little conversation about the mental health trauma that dogs populations in conflict-ridden parts of the country. Published 02 Jul, 2025 05:57am
Merged areas: livelihood dilemma The wait for the promised funds and development in the former Fata region is still ongoing. Updated 26 Mar, 2025 10:09am
Pakistan’s forgotten citizens The IDPs’ continuing struggle for their rights also highlights the state’s indifference. Published 05 Mar, 2025 06:10am
Failing Kurram peace deal A closer look at the jirga process and local dynamics can explain the cracks in the agreement. Updated 18 Jan, 2025 08:38am
Is Trump the answer? It is clear that Trump is not going to live up to his end of the bargain with Muslim American voters. Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:02am
Broken promises Perhaps the biggest impediment to the successful mainstreaming of ex-Fata and its development has been the lack of funding. Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:31am
Winning back the Pakhtun belt An effort is underway to arrange a grand jirga of all Pakhtun tribes next week. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:15am
Setting the agenda The Fata reforms process was always mired in wrong assumptions. Published 10 May, 2019 07:20am
