WhatsApp Generation Made Today’s BJP; the Instagram Generation is Challenging It..? But Is this only about India..?

The shift from WhatsApp to Instagram may be changing more than how young people communicate. It could also be transforming political loyalties, challenging established power and revealing why governments struggle to control a generation that questions authority.

The Girl Who Reached the Porch: The Assignment Was Too Small for the Night

A young woman walked into a fraternity house believing a friend was inside. What followed exposed the failures of consent, accountability, and justice.

Pakistan’s Real Problem: Pak Army or the Magical Powers of Army Chief?

Writing Pakistan’s military problem goes beyond the Army itself. It lies in the concentration of political and economic power around the Army Chief, and the challenge of restoring constitutional civilian authority.

The Verdict Has Not Changed: When a Woman’s No Is Still Negotiable

From Qandeel Baloch to Sana Yousaf, the names change but the old verdict remains: a woman’s life and her right to say no are still treated as negotiable.

Innocent Before the Inquiry Began

She did everything the world tells its daughters to do — get educated, serve your country, live within the fence. Still, she was not given a fair chance to have her case heard.

The Khawarij We Became

How a state that brands its enemies 'Khawarij' adopted the Khawarij's own tactic: reaching, again and again, for sacred vocabulary to justify what the law wouldn't allow.

When Different Voices Sit at the Same Table

Different voices do not have to become one voice. From an APPNA gathering in St. Louis to stories of music, journalism and resistance, this op-ed reflects on why disagreement can be part of a stronger Pakistani community.

Drone Near Makkah: Saudi Arabia Claims To Intercept, Houthi Deny Attack

Saudi Arabia says its air defenses intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, while Pakistan and the OIC condemned the reported incident and the Houthis denied targeting Islamic holy site

Trump Calls AI Safety Concerns a ‘Hoax’ During Surprise Call to Nvidia CEO

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over artificial intelligence safety as a “hoax” during a surprise call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while urging the U.S. to stay ahead of China in AI development.

US Deploys Weapons in Space for First Time as China Warns of Arms Race

US Confirms Weapons in Space as China Warns of Arms Race

Anthropic Says Claude AI Used by Yemen Threat Actor to Develop Missiles

Anthropic says a threat cell in northern Yemen used Claude AI to help develop guided rockets and missiles, including a test-fired guided rocket. The company also warned that AI is increasingly being used for state-sponsored surveillance.

Iran Warns Ships of Sanctions as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran has warned enemy and commercial vessels entering a newly designated maritime zone without Tehran’s permission that they could face sanctions, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalate. Tehran also confirmed attacks on oil tankers and a ballistic missile barrage targeting a base used by U.S. forces.