Malaysian-Saudi relations: A lesson in the pitfalls of authoritarianism and autocracy

James M Dorsey | Embattled former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was the main loser in last month’s election upset that returned Mahathir Mohamad to...

Russia military ‘will stay’ in Syria – but not long-term: Putin

News Analysis | President Vladimir Putin says Russia has no plans to pull its military out of Syria, but isn't building permanent facilities there. The troops "will...

Brexit leaves ferry to Ireland in uncertain waters

AFP | The Carlingford ferry, which connects Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland, was launched one year ago but is already facing an uncertain...

Pakistanis declare Suzuki Wagon-R most fuel efficient car amidst incoming competition

News Desk | Popular auto dealership and publication, PakWheels.com conducted a survey to know which car is the most fuel-efficient in Pakistan and is easily...

Good news for China aspirants: Chinese Embassy steps up visa facilitation

News Analysis | Owing to the need of the hour, the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad has hired two female Pakistani employees to facilitate the Urdu-speaking...

Turkey gets its first F-35 jet despite U.S Senate’s move to block the sale

News Analysis | Pentagon has proceeded with the agreement to provide Turkey with state-of-the-art, 5th generation stealth F-35 fighter jets, bypassing Congressional approval. The F-35A...

How to overcome the fear of public speaking (A Step-by-Step Guide)

LifeHack | You’re standing behind the curtain, just about to make your way on stage to face the many faces half-shrouded in darkness in front of...

Harry and Meghan to head Down Under later this year: palace

AFP | Prince Harry and his new wife Meghan will visit Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand later this year for their first overseas tour...

Two more Chinese companies are entering the auto market

News Analysis | Two new entrants are setting up to enter Pakistan’s automobile sector from China namely LIFAN and Beijing Automobile Works (BAW). This takes...

PML-N all set to grant ticket to a convicted murderer

News Analysis | Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary board has apparently approved the ticket for the convicted murderer from Kotla to contest in the upcoming...

Distinguishing vigorous critique from disproportionate ambush: Imran Khan and his critics

Sher Ali Tareen | Of all mainstream political leaders, Imran Khan deserves the fiercest and most vigilant critique whenever he errs or transgresses on any...

Zaeem Qadri revolts against Sharif’s saying cannot polish Hamza’s boots!

News Analysis | The disgruntled leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Zaeem Qadri lambasted former Chief Minister of Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif, and his son Hamza Shahbaz,...