Mustafa Khan, a researcher in the American research center of Hyderabad talks about India's habit of signaling out Pakistan for terrorism whenever there's turmoil in the Asian subcontinent.
Dr. Farid A Malik, an ex-Chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation highlights how the issues of corruption, misuse of authority and highhandedness have not been dealt with through effective accountability mechanisms.
The safety of women has become a growing concern in Pakistan and we are witnessing an increased number of horrifying cases of sexual assaults every single day. In this regard, Ayaz Muhammad Khan highlights the importance of women's safety in Pakistan.
Dr. Shoaib Baloch, a foreign policy analyst, points out the implications of the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan for Pakistan. Instability in Afghanistan under the control of the Taliban may create security risks and put Pakistan’s geoeconomic policy at stake.
Even before the Taliban took control of Kabul, China started deepening diplomatic ties with the group, hosting a Taliban delegation in July. In this regard, Maheen Shafeeq, a researcher at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) talks about China's interests in Afghanistan.
Dr. James M. Dorsey, an award-winning journalist explains Saudi Arabia's stance on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's takeover in the region. He points out that if religious militants get victorious in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia would have to reinstate its relations with Israel.
Farah Adeed discusses the ways in which the Taliban will revive the Islamist movements in Afghanistan now that they are ruling the country again. He further talks about how the implementation of Sharia Law will lead to reviving the narratives that are established by the West about Islam.
Dr. Farid A Malik, an Ex-Chairman of Pakistan Science Foundation laments that our country is never going to find its way to prosperity if we keep ignoring underlying corruption and incompetent bureaucrats in our system. Pakistan's bureaucracy needs a major clean-up.
Air Marshal Shahid Akhtar argues that India had managed a strong foothold in Afghanistan and used it for playing the double game. But he wonders after the US exit and takeover by Taliban 2.0, will India still manage its game or this will prove a final nail in its coffin?
Ever since the US has announced its departure from Afghanistan, a series of speculations and predictions are creating waves in the world. In this regard, Ali Shah, head of the Institute of Policy Studies at NUST talks about the future of Afghanistan.
Dr. Mishayl Hussain remembers Noor Mukadam who was a good friend to her since teen-age and to everyone. But she laments how we all failed her by not intervening in her toxic relationship. We failed her as a community, as a society, and as a country. We remain answerable to her family. Powerful and Must Read!
Amjed Jaaved explains the changes in India's policies on Afghanistan with changing scenarios. He further highlights India's strategic partnership with the former Afghan government what course of action will India take now that the Taliban is ruling in Afghanistan.
