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Huma Yusuf

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Humanitarian factor

The Afghan public’s plight is likely to worsen.

02.03.2026 40

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Post-cuts

Over the past 20 years, the US has lost two-thirds of its reporters.

16.02.2026 150

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Balancing act

Pakistan will be affected by any change in Iran’s ruling set-up.

19.01.2026 70

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Hovering danger

Drones also take a major mental toll on civilians.

05.01.2026 70

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What to expect

Expect even more frequent conflicts.

22.12.2025 60

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MEGA worries

Rise of the European far right should concern Pakistan.

08.12.2025 100

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COP-out

What is Islamabad to do when it comes to COP?

24.11.2025 90

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Art of survival

The link between art and conflict has been repeatedly highlighted.

27.10.2025 150

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Protest politics

What can be done to save protests?

13.10.2025 100

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Inclusivity is key

Geo-economic gains should benefit all.

29.09.2025 100

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Political revenge

Following Kirk’s killing, Trump chose not to soothe partisan flames.

15.09.2025 60

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Lost freedom

Academic suppression indicates democratic decline.

01.09.2025 150

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Plastic deadlock

AFTER days of negotiations, UN-brokered efforts for agreement on a new plastics treaty collapsed on Friday. The failure of what was meant to be the...

18.08.2025 100

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Humanities learning

Trauma is the real crisis of our time.

04.08.2025 90

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Treading cautiously

Diplomacy is not the only driver of cryptoisation.

21.07.2025 60

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A tough spot

The best choice remains a negotiated end to the conflict.

23.06.2025 90

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China’s soft power

Beijing prefers discreet and targeted bilateral exchanges.

26.05.2025 250

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Better coherence

Incoherence becomes more dangerous at the national level.

12.05.2025 150

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Screen safety

Debate on too much screen time is still nascent in Pakistan.

28.04.2025 90

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Think like an Egyptian

There is little risk that Egyptians will neglect their heritage.

14.04.2025 50

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Towards resolution

Will a truth and reconciliation commission succeed?

31.03.2025 80

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Down, but not out

Backsliding of women’s rights is a global challenge.

17.03.2025 70

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Exit democracy

This backsliding is due to several factors.

03.03.2025 100

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Total war

What should a state confronted by such conflict do?

17.02.2025 100

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Gloomy prognosis

The state’s desire is for complete, unapologetic control.

03.02.2025 70

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Regressive decision

We should be as worried about the TikTok ban as American users.

20.01.2025 70

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A new order

WHEN Cole Porter sang ‘Anything Goes’ in 1934, his ironic lament was restricted to the scandals of American Depression-era high society. Today the...

06.01.2025 200

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The larger tragedy

TRAGICALLY, though not unexpectedly, there are more Pakistani bodies in the waters off Greece this month. They include a 13-year-old boy from...

23.12.2024 10

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