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Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law
Opinion

Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law

Asif Mahmood India’s systematic exploitation of natural resources in occupied Kashmir raises a fundamental question of international law. Who owns the resources of Kashmir? Does international law confer ownership rights…

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”

Jan 26, 2026
Climate change today is not simply about rising temperatures or melting glaciers; it is about who pays the price for decades of unchecked industrialization. Pakistan’s case illustrates this injustice starkly. Contributing less than one percent to global c…
Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Jul 02, 2025
The tragic loss of 13 soldiers in a recent suicide attack in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali is a grim reminder that terrorism continues to bleed Pakistan. Whether fuelled by external enmity or local complicity, militant violence has inflicted devastating huma…
Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Jun 22, 2025
The open endorsement of Pakistan’s so-called ‘hybrid model’ of governance by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif signals a troubling shift in the country’s political ethos. Traditionally, elected governments in Pakistan would at least maintain the façade of civ…
A Blow to Judicial Independence

A Blow to Judicial Independence

Jun 21, 2025
The recent short order by the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, allowing the president to transfer judges between high courts and potentially alter seniority to the detriment of standing judges, marks a deeply concerning moment for ju…
Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Jun 19, 2025
Hate speech has never been confined to mere words; it is a potent weapon that can incite real-world violence, often with deadly consequences. On this year’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech, with the theme "Hate Speech and Artificial Intellige…
Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Jun 18, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a bleak picture of Pakistan’s progress on gender equality. Ranked 148 out of 149 countries, with a parity score dipping to 56.7%, Pakistan has once again found itself at the bottom of global rankings. This alarming…
Rewriting the Gender Equation in Pakistan

Rewriting the Gender Equation in Pakistan

Jun 17, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a deeply troubling picture for Pakistan, ranking it 148th out of 148 countries — the lowest in the world. This descent is not just a statistical embarrassment but a scathing indictment of decades of policy negligen…
Title: Escalation in the Middle East: A Fire That Must Be Contained

Title: Escalation in the Middle East: A Fire That Must Be Contained

Jun 16, 2025
The rapidly deteriorating situation between Iran and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase. As the conflict entered its second day on Saturday, the prospect of peace and de-escalation grew even dimmer. What began with Israel’s provocative and deadly st…
Winter care: an essential practice for health, wellbeing, and safety
January 26, 2026 Opinion

Winter care: an essential practice for health, wellbeing, and safety

By Sardar Khan Niazi As the…

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”
January 26, 2026 Editorial

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”

Climate change today is not simply…

Why was Haris Rauf left out of the World Cup squad? Comments from Indian citizens on social media
January 25, 2026 Sports

Why was Haris Rauf left out of the World Cup squad? Comments from Indian citizens on social media

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has…

Yashma Gill’s dance with friends goes viral on social media
January 25, 2026 Entertainment

Yashma Gill’s dance with friends goes viral on social media

Pakistani television actress Yashma Gul’s dance…

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

Reconstituting the Election Commission

Reconstituting the Election Commission

Jul 02, 2025
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), once envisioned as the guardian of the nation’s democratic ideals, today finds itself engulfed in controversies that deeply undermine public confidence in its neutrality and effectiveness. At the heart of this cr…
Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Reasserting the State’s Writ Against Terrorism

Jul 02, 2025
The tragic loss of 13 soldiers in a recent suicide attack in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali is a grim reminder that terrorism continues to bleed Pakistan. Whether fuelled by external enmity or local complicity, militant violence has inflicted devastating huma…
Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation

Jun 22, 2025
The open endorsement of Pakistan’s so-called ‘hybrid model’ of governance by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif signals a troubling shift in the country’s political ethos. Traditionally, elected governments in Pakistan would at least maintain the façade of civ…
A Blow to Judicial Independence

A Blow to Judicial Independence

Jun 21, 2025
The recent short order by the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, allowing the president to transfer judges between high courts and potentially alter seniority to the detriment of standing judges, marks a deeply concerning moment for ju…
Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Confronting Hate Speech in the Digital Age

Jun 19, 2025
Hate speech has never been confined to mere words; it is a potent weapon that can incite real-world violence, often with deadly consequences. On this year’s International Day for Countering Hate Speech, with the theme "Hate Speech and Artificial Intellige…
Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Pakistan’s Gender Parity Crisis: A Call for Urgent Action

Jun 18, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a bleak picture of Pakistan’s progress on gender equality. Ranked 148 out of 149 countries, with a parity score dipping to 56.7%, Pakistan has once again found itself at the bottom of global rankings. This alarming…
Rewriting the Gender Equation in Pakistan

Rewriting the Gender Equation in Pakistan

Jun 17, 2025
The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 paints a deeply troubling picture for Pakistan, ranking it 148th out of 148 countries — the lowest in the world. This descent is not just a statistical embarrassment but a scathing indictment of decades of policy negligen…
Winter care: an essential practice for health, wellbeing, and safety
January 26, 2026 Opinion

Winter care: an essential practice for health, wellbeing, and safety

By Sardar Khan Niazi As the…

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”
January 26, 2026 Editorial

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”

Climate change today is not simply…

Why was Haris Rauf left out of the World Cup squad? Comments from Indian citizens on social media
January 25, 2026 Sports

Why was Haris Rauf left out of the World Cup squad? Comments from Indian citizens on social media

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has…

Yashma Gill’s dance with friends goes viral on social media
January 25, 2026 Entertainment

Yashma Gill’s dance with friends goes viral on social media

Pakistani television actress Yashma Gul’s dance…

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