Iran protests expose leadership flaws in Muslim world
James M Dorsey | If week-long anti-government protests in Iran exposed the Islamic republic’s deep-seated economic and political problems, they also laid bare Saudi Arabia’s...
Is society responsible for Zainab tragedy?
Shiffa Yousafzai |Â There is so much on my mind since last night that I can't decide where to start from. I couldn't stop myself...
Pakistan must employ strong defence policy to deal with US
Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | Since the (in-)famous President Donald Trump tweet, the Pakistani ruling elite has been ensuring the nation that they are vigilant...
How similar are the US and the former British Empire?
Jacob G Hornberger | Over the holidays, I began watching a Netflix/BBC series entitled The Last Post, which revolves around a contingent of British troops in the...
ATC allows publication of Altaf’s subpoena in British newspapers
News Analysis | A major development in Imran Farooq’s murder case took place on Wednesday when the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) allowed the publication of Altaf...
Pakistan’s budget deficit could expand due to election spending
News Analysis | The World Bank, on Wednesday, warned Pakistan that its budget deficit may increase due to weak tax revenues, expenditure escalation and increasing...
Kasur incident: What happened and what needs to be done?
News Analysis | An air of misery, rage and helplessness surrounds the city of Kasur after the dead body of a minor girl, Zainab, was...
SC resolves cane growers dilemma, Tareen will buy the produce
News Analysis | Former Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Jahangir Tareen along with five other mill owners has decided to buy the production of the...
Coca Cola introduces new flavors to Diet Coke
News Analysis | Coca-Cola is making massive changes to Diet Coke. The soft beverage cult icon Coca-Cola had news for its fans yesterday when it announced...
LPG importers give government ultimatum
News Analysis | A Liquefied Petroleum Gas crisis is looming above as LPG importers on 10th January warned to suspend import of LPG from next month...
Saudi women attend first public event with their families
James M Dorsey | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be putting his best foot forward when enthusiastic women soccer fans this week attend...
Trump’s Pakistan crisis presents opportunity for Putin
Shahid Raza | Sitrep The first thing the Republican US President Donald Trump did to start his new year was to open a cannon of...