Zahid Hussain

The Taliban cannot think of ruling Afghanistan without international legitimacy. Updated 21 Jul, 2021 08:58am

China’s multibillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative is a manifestation of China’s growing geopolitical ambitions. Published 14 Jul, 2021 07:17am

It’s not enough to say that Pakistan will not take sides in the Afghan conflict. Updated 07 Jul, 2021 08:21am

With the latest military setback, the Afghan government has increased its reliance on regional militias. Updated 30 Jun, 2021 07:26am

Foreign policy is too serious a matter to be left to an individual’s political ambitions. Updated 23 Jun, 2021 08:37am

Sadly, killing in the name of faith is far more prevalent in our country. Updated 16 Jun, 2021 08:59am

Growing violence in Afghanistan has serious consequences for the region it will be hard for Islamabad to escape the fallout. Updated 09 Jun, 2021 08:42am

We need to be extremely clear about our interests and priorities when negotiating the terms of the relationship. Updated 02 Jun, 2021 08:23am

Shehbaz Sharif’s release on bail gave further impetus to the change of direction. Published 26 May, 2021 06:35am

Israel’s main objective is to force out the entire Palestinian population from their homeland. Updated 19 May, 2021 08:51am

The prime minister appeared to be using his container approach in the realm of foreign policy. Updated 12 May, 2021 09:02am

The criticism reflects our failure to counter rising religious intolerance and bigotry, and also exposes a diplomatic debacle. Updated 05 May, 2021 08:47am

American President Biden’s announcement that the US will finally pull its military out of Afghanistan after 20 years has thrust Published 02 May, 2021 07:26am

The situation today is very different to what led to the previous normalisation process. Updated 28 Apr, 2021 09:05am

Regardless of who the adversary was at any point, two generations of Afghans have known only war. Updated 21 Apr, 2021 09:08am

Once again, the TLP has succeeded in bringing the administration to its knees. Updated 14 Apr, 2021 08:34am

It is all too easy to blame the woman for being raped. Updated 07 Apr, 2021 08:56am

Hafeez Sheikh’s humiliating exit is yet another example of a government completely losing its bearings. Updated 31 Mar, 2021 08:32am

The political immaturity of the two pretenders is quite apparent. Updated 24 Mar, 2021 02:01pm

The credibility of the electoral body is most critical for strengthening the democratic process in the country. Updated 17 Mar, 2021 08:09am