Dual standards of politicians may cost us our lives and livelihoods
The second wave of coronavirus is staring us right in the eyes. The positivity ratio is spiraling, the deaths are mounting, and the fear...
Are Pakistan’s health systems prepared for a COVID-19 vaccine?
With dozens of viable candidates pushing through clinical trials, it is possible that a COVID-19 vaccine could be available in Pakistan as early as...
Op-ed: A renewed global commitment towards protection of women
Just about 25 years ago, the fourth world conference on women was held in Beijing wherein thousands of delegates had landed. It was the...
How killing of top Iranian Nuclear Scientist will shape geopolitics of Persian Gulf?
On November 27, Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrezadeh was assassinated in an ambush near Tehran. He is one of the most important scientists to be assassinated...
Chinese Defence Minister hails Pakistan as ‘Iron Brother’
Chinese State councilor and Minister of Defence General Wei Fenghe is on a 3 day official visit to Islamabad. He is accompanied by a...
Will stabilising Afghanistan promise regional influence to both Russia and China?
As the great powers deepen their presence in South Asia, all eyes are on Afghanistan. The two major powers are Russia and China. Both...
RSS’ notorious conspiracies and Modi’s liability
It is relevant to quote US President John F. Kennedy, “Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.” The Indian PM Modi...
How close did Ludendorff get to achieving his desire of Greater Fatherland
Four weeks into the First World War, on 23 August 1914 Erich Ludendorff and Paul von Hindenburg, having achieved significant success at the fortress...
Was Lunderdorff responsible for Germany’s failure in WW1?
On 9 November 1923, around 3,000 far-right insurgents began marching on Munich, Germany’s second-largest city in the south of the country. Before the brown shirts...
Government-opposition showdown: will Multan jalsa take place?
A ripoff between the government and the opposition is expected today, as the PDM is set to hold their jalsa in Multan. Containers have...
Is India living up to its claim of being the world’s greatest democracy?
India has a slew of laws to persecute minorities. The police or armed forces can cordon and search any premises, and arrest any person...
Why suicide in Pakistan becoming more common?
The suicide rates in Pakistan are much lower than the worldwide average. However, it is quite difficult to determine accurate suicide rates in a...