When Institutions Fail, Nations Fail

Is Imran Khan really challenging the military? He has certainly taken on its chief. But why is he doing it? He wants haqiqi azadi, real freedom. But for whom, Pakistan or himself?

Sweden will not permit NATO’s nuclear weapons on its soil

Sweden will not permit NATO to position nuclear weapons on its soil, Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom told local news outlet TT on Friday, clarifying comments made earlier this month by the country’s defense minister.

Causal Sequence of India’s Drive to Resume Nuclear Testing

"India may be compelled to test again, and when it does, it is in U.S. interest to avoid penalizing it," stated Ashley Tellis at the Idea Exchange, a forum organized by the Indian Express.

England’s Crystal Palace divided over Pak-Eng T20 World Cup 2022 final

Football players were asked to choose their team for the final. Pakistan and England will meet each other at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium in Australia on Sunday, November 13th in what some cricket fans say is a repeat of the 1992 World Cup.

Shadab Khan is Pakistan’s match-winner

No matter what happens when Pakistan face England in Sunday's final at the MCG, Shadab Khan has had a Twenty20 World Cup to remember. Starring with both bat and ball, the 24-year-old all-rounder helped energise Pakistan's flagging campaign when all seemed lost.

Taiwan Conundrum in the Transiting Geo-politics

Only 15 countries have recognized the sovereignty of Taiwan, even though they do not recognize Taiwan but in recent years the US has increased its political, military, and economic cooperation with Taiwan.

Investors, including HBL, participate in Finja’s Series A2 Funding Round

Finja, Pakistan’s largest dual-licensed SME digital lending platform, announced fresh capital injection as part of its $10 Million Series A2 financing round, with participation from notable investors including Sturgeon Capital and HBL.

Appointment of the new army chief in Pakistan

As the wheeling and dealing in the higher places continues, the political players generally remain oblivious to the fact that an army chief, once appointed, becomes indifferent to who appointed him.

Pakistan Captain Babar says: early wickets essential for final success

Captain Babar Azam told his rejuvenated Pakistan side on Saturday to ride the wave of four consecutive victories and win the Twenty20 World Cup final.

German Parliament approved to keep nuclear plants running

The German parliament has approved extensions to the operational lives of the country’s three remaining nuclear power plants. The move was proposed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government in response to the escalating energy crisis.

US President Joe Biden apologizes for leaving Paris Climate Pact

President Joe Biden again apologized to world leaders on Friday for the US withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement, emphasizing that his administration has worked to reinstitute US leadership to fight the global phenomena.

Ramiz Raja gives same advice Imran Khan had given to team in 1992

Chairman Raja repeated the same advice Imran Khan as the captain had given to his players ahead of the final match.