Narrative Watch

Tehran and Islamabad made some great headway as they reiterated to regional realities in the wake of diplomatic crests and troughs in the backdrop of the Iran-Israel war. The two-day...

The recent debate in the Balochistan Assembly over the increasing cultivation of poppy in the province has, once again, brought to light an uncomfortable but necessary conversation. Can poppy be...

The SBP's decision to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 11% defied widespread market expectations of a cut, but also underscores a necessary, if unpopular, commitment to macroeconomic stability. While...

The mass conviction of PTI workers – and that too after a jaundiced trial – is making a mockery of law and the courts. The speed with which the opposition...

A significant diplomatic shift is underway in Europe. In a matter of weeks, two of the continent's most influential powers — France and the UK — have signalled their intent to formally...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being slapped around by friends and foes alike, perhaps for the first time in his premiership. A parliamentary debate on Tuesday quickly saw the...

It is now obvious that the IMF and the Government of Pakistan have a differing calculus to estimate the economy. The Fund has once revised down the economic growth projections...

FO says India’s actions reflect belligerence, not evidence-based diplomacy ISLAMABAD | July 30, 2025 — Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Wednesday categorically rejected recent Indian statements concerning the...

Defence Minister says Modi faces international isolation and embarrassment at home ISLAMABAD | July 30, 2025 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister...

RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN — Nine people, including the father and ex-husband of 18-year-old Sidra Bibi, have been arrested in eastern Pakistan for their alleged involvement in her honour killing, reportedly carried...