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How a frank opinion upset the so-called democratic Indians

On April 23, I invited one of Pakistan’s leading scholars, now based in Sweden, to my YouTube channel for a discussion on Indian elections. That was...

27.04.2024 30

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The vagaries of Pakistan ideology

Pakistan is sliding very fast into the abyss of ignorance and delusion. We are fast losing intellectuals. That must be a wrong assumption, I believe....

18.04.2024 60

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The phenomenon of ex-Muslims in India

The recent wave of inclusivity and freedom of speech, instead of liberating people from narrow interpretations of religious thoughts and scriptures,...

04.04.2024 50

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Cross-border militancy and our priorities

The return of the Taliban to power in August 2021 was both a matter of joy and comfort for Islamabad. The expected outcome of the transition was peace...

28.03.2024 60

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US-dominated and priority-less Pakistan

Let us examine two statements to understand the direction Pakistan is heading to. According to a story published in this paper, the IMF team...

23.03.2024 50

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US-dominant and priority-less Pakistan

Let us examine two statements to understand the direction Pakistan is heading to. According to a story published in this paper, the IMF team...

23.03.2024 70

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Touch the right cord for healing to begin

Now that the PPP and PML-N have formed government at the Centre, and the provinces have also chosen their respective governments, the healing process...

16.03.2024 20

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Of economy, foreign policy and terror threat

Shehbaz Sharif's maiden speech in the parliament after becoming Pakistan's 24th Prime Minister could be divided into three parts. The first part...

08.03.2024 30

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Diplomatic failure: a reflection of internal collapse

Will there ever be peace between India and Pakistan? The question is becoming increasingly difficult to answer with each passing day. The history of...

29.02.2024 40

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Why laws are essential in addressing climate change

U NFCCC defines climate change as: “A change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of...

17.02.2024 30

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The ball is in the court of the politicians

When these lines are published, Pakistanis will be preparing to step out of their homes to cast their votes in the 11th General Election. According to...

08.02.2024 10

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Political parties lack democracy within

G eneral elections are upon us. The eligible from the 250 million population will vote for their representatives in the assemblies with the hope that...

03.02.2024 30

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Women entrepreneurs

T he past few decades have witnessed a remarkable surge in the presence and influence of women entrepreneurs. Women have been redefining the...

25.01.2024 100

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Judges in the crosshairs of social media trolling

T he Interior Ministry of Pakistan has formulated a six-member Joint Investigation Team to probe into the maligning campaign against Pakistan’s top...

18.01.2024 30

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Pakistan, elections and the Afghan factor

T here is never a quiet moment in Pakistan’s politics. While elections are scheduled for February 8, 2024 and political parties have almost finished...

11.01.2024 100

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Enhancing gender diversity in Muslim countries

T hough more and more organisations are prioritising diversity and inclusion, the mindset that women are best suited for clerical and menial jobs has...

06.01.2024 100

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Truth behind the disappearance of Baloch citizens

B alochistan has always been in the news for the wrong reasons. There is never a quiet moment in the province that occupies Pakistan’s largest...

30.12.2023 50

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Afghan refugees and Pakistan’s predicaments

T he relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan is a tale of both love and discontent. To its misfortune, the soil of Afghanistan became the fodder...

21.12.2023 70

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Modi’s Hindu nationalist agenda and the conniving judiciary

I n yet another repressive order against Muslims, the Indian Supreme Court has upheld the Modi government’s decision to annex Kashmir through the...

14.12.2023 30

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Pakistan at the helm of UNESCO

P akistan has been elected as the Vice Chair of the UNESCO Executive Board for the term 2023-2025, which is a significant victory for the country. The...

08.12.2023 50

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5G and the need for prudent decision-making

W ith the announcement from Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar about completing the launch of the 5G auction in the next ten months,...

30.11.2023 40

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Deportation drive targets all illegal aliens, not just Afghans

E ver since the announcement by the government to repatriate illegal migrants from Pakistan, the media has been swamped with an avalanche of criticism...

23.11.2023 30

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India becoming the hub of narcos

India’s involvement in the supply of chemicals for the production of illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine has been spotlighted...

18.11.2023 20

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It’s time for FATF to question India

Muslims, whether they live in India or Pakistan, are the target of India’s malice originating from the resentment over the thousand-year-long Muslim...

09.11.2023 50

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The Supreme Court decision to ban military courts

The history of military courts in Pakistan dates back to the early years of its creation. Reasons would differ behind the establishment of military...

02.11.2023 60

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Economic interests and India’s blanket support to Israel

When Hamas rained missiles inside Israel on October 7 and took more than 200 Israelis hostage, the world knew Israel’s retaliation would be...

26.10.2023 40

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Khan’s lacklustre era

Imran Khan came to power in 2018 in partnership with other political parties. In Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Imran Khan could form governments...

19.10.2023 20

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CPEC in the crosshairs of disinformation

Not once but on many occasions, India and the US have openly discredited China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) with a particular reference to the...

12.10.2023 80

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In search of a survival plan

One question exceedingly asked is: Will Pakistan emerge from the economic slump that has pulled it almost to the abyss? Pakistan’s economy has been...

05.10.2023 40

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India’s state terrorism against Muslims

C aretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, in his maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s annual huddle, spoke unequivocally about...

28.09.2023 60

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Sikhs in the crosshair of India’s rogue activities

It began with the G20 Summit. There were clear signs of tension between the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin...

22.09.2023 30

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TTP and the breach of pact

The attack on Pakistan’s security forces checkposts in Chitral on September 6 came as a crude reminder about the relationship between Afghanistan...

14.09.2023 60

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The contradictions in Indian politics

In the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India’s Minister for External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar put forth the five...

07.09.2023 30

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