Opinion & Analysis

The UN's latest Global Risk Report underscores the world's lack of preparation for cascading future crises. While the report is focused on the world in general, Pakistan stands as a...

Was Pakistan necessary? The question, as always, arises as we are close to celebrating the 78th anniversary of "independent" Pakistan. The creation of Pakistan in 1947 remains one of South...

In tracing the generational arc through my recent op-eds in these columns namely "Generation X" (February 28, 2025), "Gen X and Gen Z in Conversation" (March 18, 2025), "Generational Continuum"...

A shot in the arm for Pakistan's anti-terrorism efforts as Majeed Brigade has been proscribed by the United States. The labelling of the Baloch terrorist outfit by the US State...

What began as a supplemental request has now crystallised into a full-fledged award — a binding, enforceable judgment that firmly upholds Pakistan's position under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The...

From the age of 4 or 5, curiosity animated me. I remember wondering what lay beyond the stars, why people spoke in different accents, and how caterpillars could turn into...

Brussels' readout of the 25th China-EU Summit was replete with charges. It's a significantly harsh tone compared to what European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen struck in April,...

The recent tragic accident in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal neighbourhood - where a dumper truck killed two siblings and injured their father, sparking public outrage and the torching of seven heavy vehicles...

On August 11, the state once again pledged to uphold the rights of Pakistan's minorities, with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paying tribute to their contributions...

In the rugged terrains of Pakistan's tribal belt, and increasingly in the digital corridors of our cities, extremist groups like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are running what is arguably one...