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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Coup

The Wall Street Journal described Pakistan’s recent diplomatic performance as a “diplomatic coup,” openly  acknowledging and appreciating the...

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PTI: Political party or a faultline?

PTI: Political party or a faultline?
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PTI at the Crossroads

PTI at the Crossroads
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Americans awakening to the costs of war

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Conflicting reports on talks keep the world guessing

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Indo Afghan Information War Against Pakistan

Indo Afghan Information War Against Pakistan
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Ending the Iran war: beyond illusions of victory

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Fazila Abbasi Case: A Test of PTI’s Accountability Narrative

Fazila Abbasi Case: A Test of PTI’s Accountability Narrative
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Silenced Voices: Violence Against Women and the Fragile Male Ego

By: Syeda Shafia Bukharii In many parts of Pakistan, a woman’s voice is often treated not as a right but as a challenge. From an early age, girls...

24.03.2026 40

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Is BYC a Recruitment Hub for the BLA?

Is BYC a Recruitment Hub for the BLA?

By Asif MahmoodIs the Baloch Yakjehti Council in reality functioning as a recruitment hub for the Baloch Liberation Army? This is no longer a question...

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Questions about a war few are willing to challenge

24.03.2026 20

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Pakistan’s mental health crisis is a global warning

24.03.2026 50

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Global Terrorism Index 2026: A Wake up Call

Global Terrorism Index 2026: A Wake up Call
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Afghanistan’s Militants and Baseless Accusations on Pakistan

Pakistan on the one hand is itself a victim of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, and the safe havens available to militant groups inside...

17.03.2026 40

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Questions over Achakzai’s meeting

The meeting between British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Mahmood Khan Achakzai, who is the Leader of the Opposition, has raised several...

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How long will the present war in the Middle East last?

The question echoing across diplomatic corridors and ordinary households alike is deceptively simple: how long will the current war in the Middle East...

17.03.2026 40

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Shehbaz’s balanced diplomacy with Iran, Saudi Arabia

Pakistan has long had to navigate the shifting fault lines of Middle Eastern politics. Few rivalries have tested Islamabad’s diplomatic agility as...

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Kabul’s grudge against Pakistan

Pakistan has always shown goodwill toward Afghanistan. Yet, more often than not, the response from across the border has been marked by hostility and...

17.03.2026 30

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The real wealth of our nation

By Sakandar AliEvery generation is defined by its response to the challenges of its time. Today, the future of our land rests in the potential of...

10.03.2026 40

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The British High Commissioner and Interfaith Harmony

Prof. Hafiz Sajjad Qamar The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has been discharging herresponsibilities with remarkable energy and...

10.03.2026 30

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India Was Never Truly Iran’s Friend

When the winds of time shifted ever so slightly, the many colors of the Sangh Parivar’s proclaimed friendship with Ira faded at once. What remained...

10.03.2026 30

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The only path for regional security

In the face of ongoing regional tensions, one truth remains undeniable: meaningful negotiation is the only path to lasting peace. The complexities of...

10.03.2026 30

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Trump’s war of choice

In international politics, the most dangerous wars are not those fought in self-defense but those launched by choice. When a powerful state decides to...

10.03.2026 40

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Hindutva and Zionism: Converging Power and Regional Consequences

03.03.2026 50

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Information Warfare and the Western Press

03.03.2026 30

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Between Piety and Policy

28.02.2026 20

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Hindutva and Zionism: Twin Ideological Monsters

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The crease is yours, dear Gavaskar

25.02.2026 30

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CM KP: Back to Confrontation Again

25.02.2026 20

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What SECP Figures Really Say About Foreign Investment

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Remembering Khojaly is a moral obligation

25.02.2026 20

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Romanian Embassy Marks Four Years Since Russia’s Full-Scale Attack on Ukraine

25.02.2026 20

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Population Growth: Dividend or Disaster?

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Save Imran Khan from His Own Party

21.02.2026 30

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A Preventable Tragedy in Karachi

21.02.2026 30

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On the Draft New Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on February 11, 2026, to hold a national referendum on March 15, 2026, for the adoption of...

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Ambreen Jan Leads PEMRA: A Welcome Move

The appointment of Ambreen Jan as Chairperson of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority is a welcome and reassuring development. This is not a...

20.02.2026 30

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Imran Khan in Prison: Fact vs. Fiction

20.02.2026 40

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Pakistan’s approach to Mideast geopolitics

20.02.2026 60

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Gaza Peace Board and Pakistan’s Principled Engagement

20.02.2026 60

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Managing crises in an age of permanent uncertainty

From economic meltdowns to climate disasters, from pandemics to political instability, crises are no longer rare interruptions to normal life — they...

15.02.2026 20

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Crush Terror but Heal Baluchistan

Balochistan stands at a moment that demands clarity rather than confusion. The state has every right to crush terrorism without hesitation. Armed...

15.02.2026 30

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African continent faces another defining test

The Olympic boycott of apartheid South Africa remains one of the most powerful examples of principled global solidarity in modern history. When...

15.02.2026 20

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Indian Man Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Failed Assassination Plot

An Indian man pleaded guilty on Friday to orchestrating a failed assassination plot against a Sikh separatist in New York, the first conviction tied...

15.02.2026 20

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President Zardari, PM Shehbaz congratulate Tariq Rahman on Bangladesh election victory

13.02.2026 20

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Pakistan remains concerned by presence of terrorist groups on Afghan soil: Asim Iftikhar

13.02.2026 20

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Dancing may be effective in treating depression: Research

13.02.2026 30

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Pakistan’s Economy

13.02.2026 30

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Trumpism and the age of economic uncertainty

13.02.2026 20

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Prime Minister meets with President, discusses important national and internal issues including Gaza Peace Board

12.02.2026 10

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