Trump, Tel Aviv, and Rawalpindi: The Generals’ Desperate Gamble to Stop Imran Khan
Has Pakistan’s military recalibrated its foreign strategy for political survival? The author examines how recent lobbying efforts in Washington may have shaped Rawalpindi’s evolving ties with Donald Trump.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hinge: When Pakistan’s Story Turned
The author argues that Sohail Afridi’s rise from the tribal belt to the chief minister’s office marks a defining shift in Pakistan’s political and generational story.
When the State Bombs Its Own People: Gandapur’s Evasion of Duty Must End
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has drawn sharp criticism for dismissing civilian protection as a federal concern. Legal experts argue that provinces hold both the constitutional authority and moral obligation to act.
How an Israeli Strike in Doha, Forces Saudis to Bring Pakistan in to create a New Regional Order?
A missile strike on Qatar has shaken Gulf security, sparked a Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, and threatened a global economic split.
Saudi-Pak Defense Pact: Islamic Bomb for Petro-dollars, Ummah’s Grand Alliance or A New Joke?
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s new defense pact revives old fears of a petrodollar-backed “Islamic bomb,” but beneath the rhetoric it may be more mirage than shield.
Trees Are Rarer Than Diamonds: How We Can Still Reverse Climate Collapse
Reversing climate change is hard but possible — if we act now to value nature, cut waste, and curb overconsumption.
What is Happening in Nepal?
Justice Katju argues that Nepal’s Gen-Z uprising is less about domestic discontent and more a manifestation of a looming US-China proxy war.
The Way Forward
Lt Gen (retd) Tariq Khan calls for the establishment of a military-backed technocratic government as a necessary intervention to address Pakistan’s deepening political paralysis, economic decline, and the risk of nationwide unrest.
Pakistan’s Fragile Existence: To be or not to be?
Pakistan, born of colonial manipulation and sustained by a corrupt elite, has become a brutal, self-serving state whose continued existence in its current form may be more curse than cure for its people.
Unwelcome Truths: What Khan and Mamdani Reveal About the Limits of Liberal Tolerance
Imran Khan and Zohran Mamdani, though worlds apart, expose the limits of liberal tolerance by challenging entrenched power with welfare-driven, justice-oriented politics rooted in marginalized identities.
A MOSAIC Approach to Afghanistan: Controversy and Opportunity
The UN’s new MOSAIC plan proposes a phased, issue-specific approach to engage with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities without legitimizing the Taliban, aiming to promote inclusive governance, human rights, and regional stability.
The Unshakable Alliance: Why Evangelicals Stand with Israel
An exploration of the deep-rooted alliance between American evangelicals and Israel, driven by theology, politics, and prophetic belief.
