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Friday, November 28, 2025

Afghanistan: Implications of a global failure for US and Pakistan! – Gen Tariq Khan

United States withdrawal from Afghanistan has given rise to a new realty- a belief that divinity has defeated a super power. This may have implications for the whole world but more importantly for Pakistan where hostile countries will exploit religious faultiness. Gen. Tariq Khan, Ex-Head Pakistan's Central Command analyses the challenges for Pakistan.

America’s Shameful Surrender In Afghanistan – Andrew Korybko

Andrew Korybko, argues that the US should be ashamed of its surrender in Afghanistan, wasting $2 trillion on a 20-year war it has come out with nothing to show for it.

The Afghanistan Dénouement – before curtain falls!

The final chapter still has to be written. As we come to the dénouement there are still strands in the complex web of subplots...

Special Technology Zones Authority: Pakistan’s Ecosystem of Knowledge

Amer Hashmi, Chairman Special Technology Zone Authority (STZA) explains how Science Parks across Pakistan can change the future of Pakistan's industry and exports and let the country catch with the region around it.

Riz Ahmed to head the Platform jury for Toronto Film Festival 2021

Riz Ahmed, the British-Pakistani actor, and rapper has been nominated as the President of Platform Jury at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2021. The...

Pakistan at 74: Challenges and opportunities for the future

On 14th August this year, Pakistan will be 74 years old. While this is still very young compared to most countries, its unique ideology and geographical position has meant that it has gone through many highs and lows but always managing to grab the global spotlight one way or another. With the Afghan Peace Process on one side and the Reign of RSS on the other, its future is still as unclear as ever. We contacted some of the topmost analysts to hear their take on the country’s challenges and opportunities going forward.

Role of Judiciary and the Challenges it faces

Courts gain relevance and power in weak or fragmented political systems, where no one institution or class can exert a preeminent hold over the state and political processes. Such has been the case in Pakistan, which has been a prime breeding ground for the judicialization of politics.

Determinants of diplomacy: separating friend from foe

Ambassador Munir Akram is Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. A diplomat for over fifty years, he has a wealth of experience in foreign relations, GVS Managing Editor Najma Minhas spoke to him to understand the compulsions driving Pakistan’s foreign relations for over the past seventy years.

Alien Registration Card introduced to include refugees, unregistered

A much needed positive step from Pakistani Govt of PM Imran Khan making it possible for Afghan refugees and other unregistered communities to open bank accounts and do all sorts of businesses inside a documented economy.

‘Naya Pakistan’ and its cornered tigresses

Society's 'Dunk' or "sting" against women needs to be neutralized. As female participation in the workforce increases, Pakistani society needs to work on the harassment they face outside their homes. Women need enough freedom to work morally, ethically and become able part of society rather than an isolated entity being pushed in a defensive corner now and again, a media anchor argues.

The Great Western Escape in Afghanistan – Andrew Korybko

Russian Analyst, Andrew Korybko, argues that all western assessments of Afghan National Army's strength have proved wrong as it collapses under Taliban onslaught who are taking city after city and US and allies are evacuating embassies and fleeing in panic.

Taliban after victory enjoy feast in the governor’s house in Afghanistan

Video of Afghan Taliban fighters, simple villagers with guns in hands, celebrating and having a feast in the governor’s palatial house in Zaranj in the capital of Nimruz province of Afghanistan has gone viral on net creating fears of medieval era villagers overtaking Kabul.