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When a Husband’s Silence Becomes a Veto

The Lahore High Court’s landmark ruling in Raheel Ahmad vs. Tayyaba Haq clarifies that a wife can inform the Union Council of a divorce when her husband fails to fulfil his legal obligation.

Israel faces new era of sinking US support after election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's brash campaign posters are still up on Israeli public buses -- images of him, US President Donald Trump and soaring warjets that laud the two leaders attacking Iran together.

Deportation of Afghans from US to Pakistan ‘under consideration’: foreign ministry

Islamabad is considering a US government proposal to deport Afghan citizens via Pakistan, its foreign ministry confirmed on Friday, after an American federal court blocked plans to send scores there this week.

Imran Khan’s Reported BP Spike Raises Questions Over Jail Communication

Imran Khan’s reported blood pressure spike has raised concerns after his sister and son claimed his life was at risk in jail, while lawyer Salman Safdar denied being the source of the alarming reports.

Bloodbath on Wall Street as Democrats seize Congress

Wall Street suffered a massive selloff on Thursday, led by technology stocks, as the Democrats’ midterm victories fueled fears over the future of President Donald Trump’s ambitious AI investment drive.

Putin meets with Iranian security chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, at the Kremlin.

Democracy for Us, Repression for Others: Washington’s Double Standard

Celebrating democracy at home while overlooking political repression abroad is a longstanding Western contradiction. Dr. Zoobia Chaudhry traces its colonial roots and calls on the Pakistani diaspora to use its growing political influence to challenge Washington’s approach to Pakistan.

Long Live the Great American People! A Triumph of Democracy and Political Balance

Justice Markandey Katju argues that the 2026 US midterm elections have restored political balance, reinforced democratic checks and balances, and reminded the president of the limits of executive power.

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When a Husband’s Silence Becomes a Veto

The Lahore High Court’s landmark ruling in Raheel Ahmad vs. Tayyaba Haq clarifies that a wife can inform the Union Council of a divorce when her husband fails to fulfil his legal obligation.

Democracy for Us, Repression for Others: Washington’s Double Standard

Celebrating democracy at home while overlooking political repression abroad is a longstanding Western contradiction. Dr. Zoobia Chaudhry traces its colonial roots and calls on the Pakistani diaspora to use its growing political influence to challenge Washington’s approach to Pakistan.

Long Live the Great American People! A Triumph of Democracy and Political Balance

Justice Markandey Katju argues that the 2026 US midterm elections have restored political balance, reinforced democratic checks and balances, and reminded the president of the limits of executive power.

Why Freedom and Liberal Democracy Alone Cannot Transform India and Pakistan

Markandey Katju argues that Mustafa Akyol overlooks the realities of India and Pakistan, where poverty, casteism and religious discrimination demand radical modernization and social change.

The Generation That Hasn’t Separated: Why Pakistan Has Not Had Its Gen Z Moment

From Nepal to Bangladesh and Morocco, Gen Z movements have reshaped national politics. Pakistan, despite its youthful population and widespread protests, has yet to experience a similar uprising.

The Quest for Modernity in the Muslim World | Mustafa Akyol with Dr. Moeed...

Dr. Moeed Pirzada, Editor-in-Chief of Global Village Space, invites Turkish author and Cato Institute scholar Mustafa Akyol to examine the Muslim world’s complex and often painful struggle with modernity, secularism, and political reform.

Is the Cockroach Janta Party a U.S. Tool? Examining the Allegations and Questions Over...

The Cockroach Janta Party has gained attention through protests, raising questions about its funding, financial transparency and alleged U.S. links.

Youth Power vs. Military Dominance: Dr. Moeed Pirzada Asks Prof. Christine Fair about South...

Georgetown Professor Christine Fair joins Dr. Moeed Pirzada to analyze how Gen Z youth movements are driving political shifts in South Asia following Bangladesh's regime change

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