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US-Iran war: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical gaps

THE ongoing US-Iran war has disrupted the production and supply of life-saving medicines and crucial infant milk formula in Pakistan, highlighting the...

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Assadullah Channa

Rethinking mental health care The case for community-based solutions in Pakistan

FOR many people in Pakistan, access to mental health care is not simply limited. It is distant. Sometimes physically, often socially, and quite...

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Dr abrar umar

Darkness by design

PAKISTAN is dimming its lights again—this time by design. The government’s decision to enforce roughly 2.25 hours of daily outages during peak...

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Dr M Bilal Tahir

Pakistan races to reopen US-Iran talks as ceasefire holds

PAKISTAN is actively working to resume the Islamabad Talks, aiming to facilitate a negotiated settlement between Iran and the United States. The...

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Mediation for diplomatic miracle

PAKISTAN emerged as a key diplomatic mediator in brokering a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. This marked a significant...

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Hassan Ahmad

Gaza’s unfolding health catastrophe

THE past year has witnessed an unprecedented deterioration in health conditions in Gaza, driven by prolonged conflict, widespread infrastructure...

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Prof Dr Atta Ur Rehman

The first round

THE negotiations stretched into the second day and the closed doors remained firmly shut. It took 47 years to bring those doors—and the people...

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Dr Farooq Adil

Israel’s illegal strikes on Lebanon spark global concern

ISRAEL’S military actions in Lebanon have drawn widespread international condemnation, with numerous international organizations and nations,...

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Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi

Pakistan’s exemplary diplomacy

THE world was on the verge of World War III when at this critical juncture, Pakistan emerged as a key diplomatic actor, while de-escalating tensions...

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News Desk

Enough noise — Islamabad was a win

ALL eyes were on Pakistan and, for once, for the right reasons.At a time when the country has endured economic strain, political polarization and...

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Mehr Jan

Different names, one threat

THE recent attack on security forces in Bara, Khyber, followed by multiple terrorist groups claiming responsibility, has once again exposed an...

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Asad Ali

Talks after Islamabad talks

THE Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran did not yield an immediate breakthrough, but neither did they close the door on diplomacy. Big...

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Ghulam Murtaza

From ideology to Interests: India’s Gulf Policy Post 9/11

From ideology to Interests: India’s Gulf Policy Post 9/11

Post Cold War, the Gulf has re-emerged as a critical hub where energy security, maritime stability and intra-regional competition intersect. However...

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News Desk

Pope Leo and Trump: A clash of visions

THE recent Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran, which reportedly continued for nearly 21 exhausting hours, have ended without any...

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Abdul Basit Khan

Balochistan: Between truth and propaganda

IN an age where information travels faster than truth, Balochistan has increasingly become a theatre not only of conflict but of competing...

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Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

India’s Atmanirbhar illusion in defence

NARENDRA Modi, after assuming office in 2014, initiated the Make in India drive, which fundamentally aims to reduce reliance on foreign arms imports...

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Syeda Tahreem Bukhari

Selling art in today’s world

IN today’s fast-changing world, creating art is no longer the hardest task for an artist — selling it is. As a self-taught artist working for more...

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Lt Gen Dr Farrukh Seir

Inside the Islamabad talks!

On 11 April 2026, the gaze of the international community shifted from the volatile waters of the Persian Gulf to the serene backdrop of Islamabad....

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Faisal Ahmad

Factor of ‘ripeness’ in the US-Iran talks

THE trajectory of conflicts often defies linear logic; wars may not end with a decisive domination of one side. The resulting stalemate pushes the...

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Muhammad Riaz Shad

Can green CPEC shape Pakistan’s sustainable climatic future?

Can green CPEC shape Pakistan’s sustainable climatic future?

THE relentless rise in global temperature has indeed emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. From intensifying heat waves and...

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News Desk

CPEC Phase 2.0, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan & Maryam’s Digital Punjab Vision

CPEC Phase 2.0, China’s 15th Five-Year Plan & Maryam’s Digital Punjab Vision

The CPEC Phase 2.0 has entered a decisive and transformative stage, with expectations that its timely and effective implementation will significantly...

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Pakistan’s Diplomacy and Path to Global Stability

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News Desk

The Islamabad Bridge

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Aijaz Ahmad

Pakistan’s global role: Internal weaknesses

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Zahid Maqsood Sheikh

Beyond the crossfire: Rethinking security today

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Brig Naseem Akhtar R

Pakistan’s voice of regional wisdom

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News Desk

Islamabad talks: Significant diplomatic achievement

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Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

The birth of a new global political order

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Waqar Hassan

Naval Blockade… and Pakistan’s Loyalty in a Time of Testing Resolve

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News Desk

Way we treat our children

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News Desk

Tackling fuel crisis effectively

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Muhammad Zahid Rifat

Iran war and Pakistan’s diplomatic coup

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Tariq Aqil

Weight of a quiet room

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Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Surviving shock: Iran’s strategic resilience

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Salt in the Curry: A relationship written before it Began

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News Desk

Pakistan’s diplomatic legacy: Pathways to peace & freedom

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Sultan M Hali

Pakistan brokers the unthinkable

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Brig Raja Shozab Majeed R

Arctic is in trouble: Climate change conundrum

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News Desk

Pak at its diplomatic best

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Ghulam Murtaza

The World Turns to Pakistan to Stop the Iran War

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Qamar Bashir

US-Iran talks: History is in the making

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Naveed Aman Khan

Iran-US ceasefire, calculations and politics of war

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Dr Taimoor Ul Hassan

Strategic chessboard of peace negotiations

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Forensic integrity under scrutiny

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News Desk

Pakistan deserves Nobel Peace Prize

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Rana Zahid Iqbal

US-Iran peace dialogue in Pakistan

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Dr Maqsood Jafri

Statesmanship: Pakistan, Global Peace Builder

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Sardar Abdul Khaliq Wasi 

Pakistan’s Mediation in the U.S.–Israel–Iran Conflict: Background, Considerations, and Assessment

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News Desk

Where the world paused, Pakistan spoke

WAR announces itself with noise. Diplomacy, when it matters most, arrives in a whisper. It does not step onto stages or travel with motorcades. It...

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Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Pakistan’s peace diplomacy: Mediating Iran-US ceasefire

PAKISTAN has emerged as an important diplomatic actor after successfully facilitating a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States during...

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Dr Muhammad Khan