Honoring the Kashmiris’ undefeatable fighting spirit
Since July 13, 1932, Martyr's Day is observed in remembrance of July 13, 1931 martyrs. It is observed with great fervor in occupied Kashmir,...
OPEC: Unsettled by new realities of oil production
The economic slowdown imparted by the coronavirus pandemic resulted in drastic measures as countries adjusted their economic activities. Lockdowns and travel restrictions created excess...
100 years of CPC vs 115 years of PML: Lessons from China
On July 01, 2012, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrated its grand century of service to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Pakistan...
How the Taliban have evolved through the years
In reaction to the infighting and power tussle between the seven warring Mujahideen groups in the aftermath of defeat and ouster of Soviet forces...
Vaccine rollout: Keeping pace is vital for recovery!
The world we live in is constantly changing and it has deep consequences for ongoing global stability. What has made it difficult for economists all over...
Rights of the transgender community: A need to do more?
The right to recognition as a person before the law is guaranteed in numerous international human rights conventions, and is a fundamental aspect of...
The evolution of Taliban’s military strategy
Post US withdrawal from Afghanistan, the question is not if, but when the Afghan government led by Ashraf Ghani falls. Even before the NATO...
Swamy’s death: India misusing draconian laws to stifle dissent?
In an early morning raid on his house at Ranchi (Jharkhand), the 84-year-old social activist Stan Swamy was arrested under India’s notorious Unlawful Activities...
Judges’ use of social media: Ethical or unethical?
As the American Bar Association puts it “judge may participate in electronic social networking, but as with all social relationships and contacts, a judge...
Oped: Why the Domestic Violence Bill is not suitable for Pakistan
The Domestic Violence Bill for Islamabad Capital Territory recently passed by the Senate has caused restlessness among a large number of Pakistanis including the...
Here’s how Pakistani universities can make it to top 100 QS world ranking (part II)
The unnecessary delay in the decisions creates resentment to the aggrieved parties but delay in the implementation of the verdicts delivers a loud message...
Personal ambitions fueling divide among Gulf states?
Personality as well as the conflation of genuine national interest with personal ambition contribute to the widening gap between Saudi Arabia and the United...