Confessions of a Pakistani American

What the army establishment needs to realize is that the public has written them off in the same column. And on the other side is Imran Khan who has moved from being a loved leader to a messiah and a savior of Pakistan’s respect.

How journalists are the inheritors of public trust?

Historically, journalism in Pakistan has never been easy. From Zia ul Haq’s infamous vetting of newspapers to Nawaz Sharif tapping the phone calls of editors, journalists have always faced attacks. But it is the inconsistent policies, the growing list of topics deemed “sensitive"

From bell to broadband: A tale of telecommunication

Growth and innovations in the telecom sector is having a positive impact not only on society, lifestyles and socio-economic developments but also on making significant contributions to nations’ GDP. The Telecom sector has emerged as a prominent contributor to Pakistan’s economy

Hamas eyes Malaysia as a possible operations base

Hamas has used its cultural center in Kuala Lumpur to maintain unofficial contacts with various Southeast Asian nations that do not want to be seen to be talking to the group either because of their relations with Israel.

How to avoid further polarity and division to rescue our nation?

Division with in-state machinery and institution can be extremely harmful to the country. It must be brought under control. Use of force, may not be the right option. It requires preaching, teaching, and brainstorming. Use of force, imposing, and harassing, may be counterproductive.

The Rise of China and the US Strategy in the Asia-Pacific

The emergence of China as a great power has challenged the US supremacy in the world, which it has retained for more than three decades. In recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed an intensified great power competition with China

Western efforts to undermine the Assad dynasty in Syria

The majority of Syrians were not ecstatic about the closer US-Syrian relations during the 1990s. They had not forgotten the CIA-backed coup d'etat that deposed president Shukri al-Quwatli in Damascus in 1949; nor the failed attempts at further coups in 1956 and 1957.

Imran: The pied piper

We have often lamented the inadequacies of democracy and failing institutions. Fact remains that there are strong linkages between democracies and institutions as institutions constitute and sustain democracies and to craft democracies is to craft institutions

Did the British-Indian soldiers lay down their lives for Israel?

Every year on September 23, the Indian Army observes Haifa Day to honor the three British-Indian cavalry regiments - the Mysore, Hyderabad, and Jodhpur Lancers - who assisted the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade in capturing Haifa from Ottoman authority.

Renewing Pak-Saudi strategic partnership

While the two sides have not changed their policies on key issues, they seem ready to 'further strengthen' the existing strategic cooperation and the bilateral relationship - writes Dr. Tahir Ashraf, an IR expert.

Soviet Union’s downfall: Lessons for Pakistan?

The 1973 constitution has been badly mauled as a result of the amendments incorporated into it by the previous governments. The constitution, as it stands today, no longer reflects a federal character but resembles more the constitution of a confederation.

Dire consequences of mixing religion & politics

Our leaders who rant and rave while carelessly mixing religion and politics have successfully demeaned both, leaving no difference between them for their followers - writes Kanwar Dilshad, ex-Secretary of ECP.