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QUESTION 5. Why did you find the Islamic Mystical tradition particularly suited to answering these questions? What does Sufism offer that that purely...
LIQUEFIED Petroleum Gas (LPG) plays an important role in Pakistan’s energy mix by providing a cleaner alternative to biomass fuels, particularly in...
FOOD vlogging has become a popular trend and, apparently, a rewarding way to earn money. Almost anyone with a smartphone and an appetite can now...
CLIMATE change is no longer merely an environmental concern; it is a growing threat to public health and sustainable development in Pakistan. Rising...
WE live in a world cursed by intolerance and racism. Sanity in the corridors of power is a rare phenomenon, while greed and lust has blinded many....
THE outcome of the 2026 US midterm elections represents more than a domestic political setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. It...
IN an era defined by prolonged US-Iran confrontation, threats to Gulf infrastructure, energy facilities and maritime routes and growing uncertainty...
HISTORY honours individuals who dedicate their lives to their people and homeland. Colonel Khan Muhammad Khan, popularly known as Khan Sahib and...
THERE was a time when farmers knew what to expect from the sky. They sowed with the coming rains in mind and prepared for winter as the heat began to...
THE moment Dr Saleem Mazhar stepped down from the stage, something remarkable happened. The audience, their eyes moist, began reciting together. This...
GIVEN the genocidal treatment of non-Hindu citizens, especially Muslim and Christian citizens of India, by Hindu Supremacist government, led by PM...
ON 6 October 2026, Pakistan Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC) successfully tested and reinforced its missile capability, Fatah-IV cruise missile (GLMC)...
The greatest danger in international politics arises when political ambition overshadows the responsibilities of statecraft. The possibility of the...
In the loving memory of my grandfathers who shared a bond like no other. Two souls born from the same essence. A bond based on respect, understanding...
COMPETITION has become an integral part of human society. In the age of artificial intelligence, we are increasingly embracing competition while...
POLITICAL setbacks for Trump and Netanyahu could strengthen Iran’s position and increase pressure to end the war. Elections often produce...
AS the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change opened in Antalya, Türkiye, on 9 November...
THE global economy is undergoing a profound transformation, with nations adapting to emerging challenges through innovation, investment and structural...
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 will be a day to remember for all and sundry for a long time. It will be remembered by Democrats for making a historic comeback in...
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has entered its second phase, yet its momentum, productivity and expansion remain suboptimal due to...
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is smoothly expanding its role in shaping...
As the global landscape fractures under the weight of escalating geopolitical rivalries and economic volatility, Islamabad takes center stage this...
The Margalla Dialogue is an annual academic activity, a strategic policy forum hosted by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI). It provides a...
PAKISTAN’S national security is a matter of utmost importance and must never be reduced to political slogans, sarcastic remarks or cheap applause at...
From mineral resources to Pakistan should prioritise research, innovation and local expertise A visitor to one of China’s modern battery factories...
After a struggle of six months, the youth have finally achieved a moderate result, as the Sindh provincial cabinet has approved a bill granting age...
FOR decades, the Indian press earned a reputation as one of the most vibrant, chaotic and fiercely independent media environments in the developing...
GLOBAL Village Dubai is far more than a shopping destination. It is a vibrant meeting point of cultures, cuisines and traditions, where nations...
A nation’s greatness is measured not merely by its resources or military strength, but by its resolve to safeguard freedom, sovereignty and national...
AMERICA’S “Blue Tsunami” is seismic. But the American electorate has a habit of switch-ing parties at every election. After the Republicans won...
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu paid the political price for initiating war with Iran. American and Israeli voters rejected their...
The history of humanity is, in essence, a continuous journey in search of divine guidance. From the creation of mankind, when Allah Almighty bestowed...
ALLAMA Iqbal and Nawab Mohsinul Mulk were the spirit behind political struggle waged by educated men with intellect and integrity. MAJ ensured...
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was a highly influential rational philosopher, Islamic theologian, profound thinker, statesman and poet of the late 19th and...
Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in the Middle East, particularly under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and...
One of the most enduring influences on the spirit of Pakistan Air Force came not from a military strategist or an aviation pioneer, but from a poet,...
Allama Iqbal remains omnipresent in Pakistan’s national life, yet his philosophy finds little reflection in how the country is governed, educated...
THE US midterm elections of November 3, 2026, have dealt a major political setback to President Donald Trump, with Democrats capturing control of both...
BARRISTER Azad Iqbal is the eldest grandson of Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal and son of Barrister Aftab Iqbal. He has kindly sent me his book, Beyond...
On November 3, 2026, American voters elected all 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 senators, who will constitute the 120th...
India’s international image is facing a serious crisis as criminal activities, immigration fraud, organised violence and controversial overseas...
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizze recently signalled Male’s readiness to help revive SAARC by facilitating the resumption of its meetings. Within...
EVERY year on Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s birth anniversary, Pakistan honours its National Poet with ceremonies, speeches and familiar quotations. Yet a...
THE Democratic Party’s sweeping victory in the November 3rd US midterm elections, securing control of both the Houses of Representatives and the...
THERE are moments in life when personal experiences compel us to reconsider our opinions, challenge our assumptions and acknowledge the contributions...
THEY say that desperate times call for desperate measures. But the question to ask should be: who is bringing these desperate times onto the world?...
PAKISTAN is recording two contrasting poverty trends. Between 2018-19 and 2024-25, consumption poverty, which measures whether a household can afford...
AS a nation, we find ourselves caught in a profound tragedy: for 79 years, this God-given state has been wandering in search of its true destination....
DESPITE passage of 105 years the secret of success, gross-rooted political acceptability, widespread social connectivity and massive economic...
PAKISTAN’S export crisis is not only an issue of expensive electricity, high taxes or difficult global conditions but also a story of an economy...
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