Commamorating from 14 April 1947, till 4 march 2022 and onwards
The painting was fascinating. It depicted a two-seater aircraft landing with its rear canopy open and a protruding mortar sticking out of the canopy of the rear seat. Was it…
Innocent Lives, War Crimes, and the Law
When a school is bombed and children are killed, the tragedy cannot be measured only in lives lost. It raises a deeper question: whether the laws created to protect civilians…
Acid Rain Concerns in Iran: Possible Environmental Implications and Regional Impact
Recent environmental reports from Tehran have raised concerns about the possibility of acid rain following large-scale fires and emissions from oil storage facilities after they were attacked by US and…
National Security First: Confronting Cross-Border Terrorism
The situation along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border has moved beyond routine tension and now constitutes a serious and structured security crisis. Cross-border attacks, suicide bombings, and assaults targeting security personnel and…
Cameras, Code, and the Silent War: Power Politics in the Web of Covert Intelligence
A recent report published by a leading British newspaper has cast light on the shadowy realm of covert warfare in the Middle East a domain where algorithms are deployed more…
I’tikaaf: A Profound Act of Worship in Ramazan
Among the most spiritually significant acts of worship in the blessed month of Ramazan is I’tikaaf. Derived from the Arabic root meaning “to stay” or “to devote oneself to something…
Strengthening Peace in Gaza and Expanding Economic Ties with the U.S.
At the invitation of the President of the United States Donald Trump, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev paid a working visit to Washington on February 17–19 to…
From Swift Retort to Bunyanum Marsoos
The skies of Pakistan have always been watched over with unwavering vigilance. Yet, seven years ago, they witnessed a moment that would forever define the nation’s resolve. Operation Swift Retort,…
Khojaly Genocide: A bloody chapter in 20th-century history
34 years ago, on the night of 25–26 February, Khojaly genocide, one of the most horrific crimes against humanity of the past century, was committed by Armenia against Azerbaijani civilians…
Uzbekistan and Pakistan strengthen the bridges of friendship
In the first days after Uzbekistan’s independence, I was deeply moved to learn that in both large and small cities across Pakistan, our Pakistani brothers welcomed this event with joy…