An Anatomy of Europe’s Homegrown Fall
For generations, the global imagination held a singular, unassailable vision of the European continent. It was viewed not merely as a geographic entity, but as a perceived vista of peace,…
CICA amid a Crisis of Trust: Uzbekistan’s Role in Strengthening Cooperation in Asia
The seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) will take place in Baku on 15 October. The meeting comes at a time when…
Deputy Director Information Attock Shahzad Niaz Khokhar: A Dedicated, Hardworking and Public-Friendly Officer
Shahzad Niaz Khokhar, Deputy Director Information Attock, Government of Punjab, is a capable, dedicated and professionally skilled officer who strives to perform his responsibilities with commitment and diligence. The role…
Centre Takes Control of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Emergency and Governor’s Rule End PTI’s 13-Year Rule
In a single stroke of presidential authority, the political map of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been redrawn. On Sunday evening, President Asif Ali Zardari, acting on the formal advice of Prime…
A Father’s Sacrifice, a Daughter’s Dream, a Nation’s Failure
A father sold milk from his motorcycle to finance his daughter’s education. Later, determined to secure her future, he sold his plot of land. A mother pawned her jewellery. Their…
Governor’s Rule: A Double-Edged Sword
Following the imposition of emergency measures and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan’s federal government has authorized the provincial governor to administer the province on its behalf, assisted by an…
From Geopolitical Relevance to National Prosperity
The year 2026 has significantly reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the wider region. The confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, along with tensions around…
When The Economy Tightens, Who Feels It First?
When central banks pull the levers of monetary policy to tame persistent inflation, the language of the boardroom is crisp, sanitized, and technical. We hear of benchmark policy rates, yield…
Pakistan Today: A Nation at the Crossroads of Politics, Security and Resilience
As the sun sets on Sunday, 4 October 2026, Pakistan stands once again at a defining moment in its contemporary history. The political temperature has risen sharply across the country,…
Political Awareness or Blind Political Loyalty?
When political principles apply only to ourselves, they are no longer principles. They become political convenience and double standards. Does political awareness awaken only when state power is used against…