The Ice in our Lives
There is a quiet epidemic brewing behind the high walls of Islamabad’s elite neighborhoods one that glitters under disco lights and dies in silence. Meth, or “ice” as it’s fashionably…
Trump’s Gaza Plan: Between Ultimatums and Negotiations
Gaza today lies in ruins. More than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, and hospitals struggle to treat the wounded amid…
Kashmir: From Paradise on Earth to a Land of Conflict
Once celebrated as “Paradise on Earth,” the valley of Kashmir with its pristine lakes, snow-capped peaks, and lush meadows now stands as one of the most militarized and disputed regions…
Technology and transparency are key to reforming police behavior in Pakistan
The alarming rise in police misconduct and abuse of authority has become a serious concern across the country. Increasing incidents of police gardi not only violate citizens’ fundamental rights but…
Round two: Why the next Israel-Iran War will shatter the Middle East
Three months after a hastily brokered ceasefire ended 12 days of confrontation between Iran and Israel, a false calm settles over the Middle East. But behind the facades, both armies…
Recent Turmoil in Azad Jammu & Kashmir: National Challenges, Government Strategy, and Regional Implications
The recent turmoil and protest movement in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) not only reflects the local conditions but has also raised serious questions for Pakistan’s politics, economy, and diplomacy…
Born Resilient: The Untold Strength of Pakistaniat
Every nation carries an identity shaped by its culture, geography, history, and collective memory. For Pakistan, this question of identity has always been central. Since independence in 1947, debates have…
Pakistan’s Circular Debt: From the Web of Borrowings to the Inevitable Path of Reforms
Pakistan’s circular debt crisis has become a permanent burden on the country’s economy. For decades, it has paralyzed the energy sector, slowed down industrial growth, and exerted relentless pressure on…
Pakistan’s Future in the Whirlpool of Debt
The issue of Pakistan’s circular debt is a knot that is not confined merely to the energy sector or the electricity distribution companies, but directly affects the entire structure of…
Gaza Peace Plan: From Ceasefire to the Palestinian State Prospects and Challenges
The recent war in Gaza has shaken not only the Middle East but also the global political and economic order. Now, at a critical crossroads, a new glimmer of hope…