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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Remembering the legacy of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

Abdul Qadeer Khan was known as the father of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program, has died in the Pakistani capital Islamabad. Khan was hailed as a national hero in Pakistan for helping make the country a nuclear-armed state. Today we remember the amazing legacy he has left behind.

Pakistan engaging with the TTP: A right move?

Pakistan is in disarmament talks with some factions of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Prime Minister Imran Khan has said, as the government seeks stability in the country in the backdrop of a fast-evolving situation in Afghanistan.

Why reducing Middle East tensions potentially lessens sectarianism?

In a world where Middle Eastern states can no longer rely on the United States to defend them, two separate developments involving improved relations between Sunni and Shiite Muslims and women's sporting rights demonstrate major shifts in rivalry for leadership of the Muslim world.

Stanley Johnson: A man with strong convictions

Zak Khan, an advocate based in the UK recounts his meeting with Mr. Stanley Johnson, father of Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Mr. Johnson senior shared his recollections of his work in the 1960s when the Mangla dam was being built.

Why we think Wendy Sherman’s visit to Pakistan will bring positive outcomes?

The United States emphasized the importance of the long-standing relationship between Pakistan and the US and agreed to continue close communication and coordination on the situation in Afghanistan, security and counter-terrorism, trade and investment, climate change,

Urban policing in Pakistan: Effects and challenges

Efficient and effective law enforcement is the fundamental sign of good governance therefore urban policing is an important aspect of it. The advent of globalization and the resultant urbanization has also laid obligations on policing to be more proactive in Pakistan.

Looking back at Pakistani leaders who couldn’t complete terms

The political situation in Pakistan has had a bumpy ride ever since 1947, as four times democratic governments were thrown away by military dictators, one prime minister was murdered while another was hanged by the judiciary, while many were sent home by presidents.

The continued turbulence between India and Pakistan

According to Mustafa Khan, it is again stasis time in the troubled relations between India and Pakistan. We have again come back to the point where we started. Almost like conjoined twins, both of us cannot seem to move away without the other following in tandem.

How France is excelling at Karate championships?

The French Karate Federation is the largest association for karate in France and a member as well as the official representative for this sport in the French National Olympic and Sports Committee. Since 1971 France has taken part in the Karate championships.

The future of France and US relationship in the post AUKUS era

The United States and France have always been close allies. The latest reason for the deterioration in relations between France and the United States is a defense agreement known as AUKUS between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States concluded last September.

A journey from gangsters to rulers -Dr Farid A Malik

Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman Pakistan Science Foundation talks about the time when gangsters were ruling some areas of the cities. While they operated and occupied the legislative branch, cities were put under the control of high-profile 'Goondas'.

Comparing textbooks: Even Afghanistan scores better than Pakistan

Dr. James M. Dorsey, an award-winning journalist compares Pakistan's education curriculum with Afghanistan and thinks Afghan textbooks are light years ahead of what Pakistani schools offer. He further points out international community should pay as much attention to Pakistan education system.