Pakistan’s Battle with Floods and Warming
Recently, Pakistan’s is struggling with floods which crushed communities across the country. Rising global temperatures have made the rains heavier and more unpredictable. In Punjab and Sindh, more than 60%…
Was This Truly the 1500-Year Celebration of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him)?
We Pakistanis are an innocent and simple-hearted people who often accept things without reflection or inquiry. We rarely pause to examine whether what we hear is factually correct or not.…
The Darkside of Feudalism in Sindh: Camels as victims of the Wadera system
Sindh, as province known for its rich culture, heritage, and resilience, continues to suffer under the shadow of the feudal system, locally referred to as ‘the Wadera system’. This system…
Beneath the Eagle’s shadow, Iron Brothers hold fast
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to China could not have come at a sharper note of irony. Even as Islamabad’s ties with Washington — Beijing’s archrival — show signs…
September 20 to mark State Sovereignty Day in Azerbaijan
For centuries, the greatest aspiration of the people of Azerbaijan has been to live in an independent and sovereign state, to build a developed society founded on our national and…
Trans-Afghan Corridor – a new bridge connecting Central Asia with the world
Uzbekistan – In recent years, instability in the global geopolitical situation, changing geography of economic centers and gaps in logistics chains have forced states to look for new transport corridors.…
Indian Air Force bids adieu to its workhorse, the MiG-21
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is finally set to retire its MiG-21 fleet this weekend after over 60 years of glorious service. India was among the three major operators after…
Rising Road Accidents Due to Absence of Mirrors, Faulty Indicators, and Unlit Trolleys: Urgent Reforms Needed
Pakistan continues to witness an alarming rise in road accidents, particularly involving motorcycles and tractor-trolley combinations. One of the leading causes of these accidents is the non-installation of rearview mirrors…
Ethiopia’s dam inauguration raises stakes in regional crisis
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is once again at the heart of regional politics. Ethiopia last week officially inaugurated the project in a nationally televised spectacle, with it hailed by…
Saudi-Pakistan defense pact: A historic strategic alliance
More than half a century of defense partnership between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan reached a new peak when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a…