Self-fulfilling prophecies: Chinese fear attacks by Uyghur jihadists – James Dorsey
James M. Dorsey | A seemingly obsessive fear of Uyghur nationalist and religious sentiment has prompted Chinese leaders to contemplate military involvement in Syria and...
Renegotiating Iran’s nuclear deal- Sabena Siddiqi
Sabena Siddiqi | Preparing for the long haul of U.S. sanctions ahead, Iran is trying to insulate itself and keep a “resistance economy” afloat. Already...
After abusing anchorperson, Fayaz-ul-Hassan passes obscene remarks about actresses
News Desk | The newly instated Punjab's Information Minister Fayaz-ul-Hassan Chauhan came under fire for his abusive comments for a news anchor after the show....
Crunch time in Pakistan – James Dorsey
James M. Dorsey | It’s crunch time in Pakistan. Resolving Pakistan’s financial crisis is likely to require newly appointed prime minister Imran Khan to not...
New media regulatory authority in Pakistan should adopt Chinese plan to stamp out fake news
News Analysis | Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Mr. Fawad Chaudhry announced government’s plan to abolish Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and Press...
United Bravo to launch next month, Mehran-lovers in peril
News Analysis | The much-hyped auto industry revolution is finally happening. The United Bravo who’s ‘leaked’pictures took social media by storm a few months ago,...
Tensions rise in Catalonia over pro-independence yellow ribbons
APF | Catalan separatists decorate streets, monuments and even beaches with yellow ribbons to promote their cause -- but their opponents just as soon remove...
An open letter to the Prime Minister, Imran Khan
Minahil Toor | Dear Imran Khan, Heartiest congratulations on your thumbing victory. The load of governance has now officially come upon you. I prefer to call...
TLP storm to hit capital with demands to sever ties with Netherlands
News Analysis | Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) activists have set off for the twin-city from different parts of the country to protest against exhibition of blasphemous...
Saleem Safi in hot waters; asks for accountability of journalists!
Shiffa Yousafzai | The crux of Prime Minister Khan’s first national address was the announcement of his ‘Austerity Drive’. He refused to stay in the...
Water Talks: Second round begins between India & Pakistan
News Analysis | Pakistan and India are holding the second round of talks on India's violation of Indus Water Treaty, in Lahore on Thursday. The...
Caste war: Supreme Court criticizes arrest of activists as protests engulf India
News Analysis | In a huge relief, the Indian Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the five human rights activists arrested across the country in...