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Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law
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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…
:The World Must Stop a New War

:The World Must Stop a New War

Jun 15, 2025
The Middle East is once again teetering on the precipice of a full-blown war—this time with far graver implications for regional stability and global peace. Israel’s large-scale attack on Iranian territory, launched in the early hours of Friday, has broug…
Time to Act, Not Just Observe

Time to Act, Not Just Observe

Jun 14, 2025
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s candid remarks during the post-budget press conference revealed a sobering truth: climate change is no longer a distant threat for Pakistan — it is our everyday reality. As temperatures in Islamabad reached a staggeri…
Rethinking E-Commerce Levies in the Digital Age

Rethinking E-Commerce Levies in the Digital Age

Jun 13, 2025
For the first time in Pakistan’s fiscal history, the federal government has turned its attention decisively towards the digital economy. With the proposed measures in the 2025-26 federal budget, the government aims to bring online commerce under the tax n…
Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Jun 12, 2025
With the launch of the ambitious Uraan programme, the government has set its sights on a bold export target of $100 billion within five years. The plan is intended to galvanize Pakistan’s economic revival and position it as a competitive player in the glo…
Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Jun 10, 2025
The recent World Bank revelation that nearly 45 percent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line is deeply alarming, though hardly unexpected. Even more concerning is the surge in extreme poverty, which has increased from 4.9 percent to 16.5 …
Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Jun 07, 2025
The recent murder of teenager Sana Yousaf has once again forced our nation to confront a harrowing truth: punitive justice alone cannot dismantle the deeply rooted misogyny that breeds violence against women. Despite the high-profile Supreme Court ruling …
Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Jun 06, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent remarks on consulting provinces to increase Pakistan’s water storage capacity—particularly in light of India’s announcement of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signal a proactive but possibly misplaced approa…
Bridging the Development Gap

Bridging the Development Gap

Jun 05, 2025
The federal government’s target of Rs4.1 trillion for national development expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year presents a sobering reality: Islamabad's share in driving long-term economic growth continues to diminish amid an unrelenting resource crunc…
A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

Jun 04, 2025
Recent diplomatic moves between Pakistan and Afghanistan, aided by China's strategic involvement, have opened a window of cautious optimism for regional stability. The decision to upgrade diplomatic representation—transforming each other’s envoys into ful…
Fiscal Fantasies vs. IMF Realities

Fiscal Fantasies vs. IMF Realities

Jun 03, 2025
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its federal budget on June 10, the government finds itself walking a tightrope between populist temptations and economic imperatives. With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) keeping a watchful eye on Islamabad’s fiscal de…
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

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…
:The World Must Stop a New War

:The World Must Stop a New War

Jun 15, 2025
The Middle East is once again teetering on the precipice of a full-blown war—this time with far graver implications for regional stability and global peace. Israel’s large-scale attack on Iranian territory, launched in the early hours of Friday, has broug…
Time to Act, Not Just Observe

Time to Act, Not Just Observe

Jun 14, 2025
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s candid remarks during the post-budget press conference revealed a sobering truth: climate change is no longer a distant threat for Pakistan — it is our everyday reality. As temperatures in Islamabad reached a staggeri…
Rethinking E-Commerce Levies in the Digital Age

Rethinking E-Commerce Levies in the Digital Age

Jun 13, 2025
For the first time in Pakistan’s fiscal history, the federal government has turned its attention decisively towards the digital economy. With the proposed measures in the 2025-26 federal budget, the government aims to bring online commerce under the tax n…
Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Jun 12, 2025
With the launch of the ambitious Uraan programme, the government has set its sights on a bold export target of $100 billion within five years. The plan is intended to galvanize Pakistan’s economic revival and position it as a competitive player in the glo…
Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Jun 10, 2025
The recent World Bank revelation that nearly 45 percent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line is deeply alarming, though hardly unexpected. Even more concerning is the surge in extreme poverty, which has increased from 4.9 percent to 16.5 …
Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Jun 07, 2025
The recent murder of teenager Sana Yousaf has once again forced our nation to confront a harrowing truth: punitive justice alone cannot dismantle the deeply rooted misogyny that breeds violence against women. Despite the high-profile Supreme Court ruling …
Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Jun 06, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent remarks on consulting provinces to increase Pakistan’s water storage capacity—particularly in light of India’s announcement of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signal a proactive but possibly misplaced approa…
Bridging the Development Gap

Bridging the Development Gap

Jun 05, 2025
The federal government’s target of Rs4.1 trillion for national development expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year presents a sobering reality: Islamabad's share in driving long-term economic growth continues to diminish amid an unrelenting resource crunc…
A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

Jun 04, 2025
Recent diplomatic moves between Pakistan and Afghanistan, aided by China's strategic involvement, have opened a window of cautious optimism for regional stability. The decision to upgrade diplomatic representation—transforming each other’s envoys into ful…
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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