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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…
Time to Rekindle the Peace Process on Kashmir

Time to Rekindle the Peace Process on Kashmir

May 13, 2025
The recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, brokered by the United States and other international actors, marks a crucial and welcome development in a region often marred by volatility and mistrust. Though initial reports indicated some violations, t…
The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue

The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue

May 12, 2025
The recent violence in South Asia once again underscores the dangerous volatility of the region’s geopolitical landscape. The tragic attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan highlight the deep-rooted mistrust…
Media’s War Games Must End

Media’s War Games Must End

May 11, 2025
In times of heightened tension, the media has a critical responsibility: to inform the public with clarity, accuracy, and restraint. Yet, in the face of conflict — particularly one between nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan — many media outl…
On the Brink: South Asia Must Step Back from the Edge

On the Brink: South Asia Must Step Back from the Edge

May 10, 2025
Fear and uncertainty are once again gripping South Asia, as hostilities between Pakistan and India escalate dangerously. The current crisis, sparked by India’s unverified allegations regarding the Pahalgam killings and the launch of its aggressive ‘Operat…
On the Brink of War

On the Brink of War

May 09, 2025
The subcontinent stands at a dangerous crossroads following India’s brazen and provocative strikes on multiple locations in Azad Kashmir and Punjab. Launched under the guise of “Operation Sindoor,” these cross-border attacks have claimed at least 31 Pakis…
India’s Water Aggression: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan

India’s Water Aggression: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan

May 08, 2025
India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and its subsequent restriction of Chenab River flows—reportedly reducing water discharge into Pakistan by nearly 90 per cent—has crossed a critical red line. This alarming action, taken in the…
Coercive Tax Recovery A Risky Path Forward

Coercive Tax Recovery A Risky Path Forward

May 07, 2025
TheTax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 grants the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sweeping new powers aimed at accelerating tax recovery. These changes, while ostensibly designed to plug revenue leaks and reduce the backlog of tax disputes pending in cour…
Normalised Instability: A Barrier to Investment

Normalised Instability: A Barrier to Investment

May 06, 2025
The recent spate of attacks on foreign fast-food chains across Pakistan has once again exposed a glaring vulnerability in the country’s investment climate: the state’s failure to uphold law and order consistently. While Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has …
A Watershed Moment: Fair Distribution Key to Agricultural Revival

A Watershed Moment: Fair Distribution Key to Agricultural Revival

May 05, 2025
Things may finally be looking up for Pakistan’s embattled farmers. After a difficult start to the Kharif season due to severe water shortages in March, the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has now called a meeting of its advisory committee to review th…
Press Freedom Under Siege

Press Freedom Under Siege

May 04, 2025
World Press Freedom Day arrives this year not as a celebration, but as a cry for help. Journalism — the bedrock of democratic accountability — is now rated “poor” in half of the world’s countries for the first time, according to Reporters Without Borders …
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

A Test for Regional Trust and Security

A Test for Regional Trust and Security

May 14, 2025
The recent trilateral engagement between Pakistan, China, and the Afghan Taliban in Kabul marks another attempt to address long-standing regional concerns of security and economic integration. While the world continues to grapple with how to deal with the…
Time to Rekindle the Peace Process on Kashmir

Time to Rekindle the Peace Process on Kashmir

May 13, 2025
The recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, brokered by the United States and other international actors, marks a crucial and welcome development in a region often marred by volatility and mistrust. Though initial reports indicated some violations, t…
The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue

The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue

May 12, 2025
The recent violence in South Asia once again underscores the dangerous volatility of the region’s geopolitical landscape. The tragic attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan highlight the deep-rooted mistrust…
Media’s War Games Must End

Media’s War Games Must End

May 11, 2025
In times of heightened tension, the media has a critical responsibility: to inform the public with clarity, accuracy, and restraint. Yet, in the face of conflict — particularly one between nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan — many media outl…
On the Brink: South Asia Must Step Back from the Edge

On the Brink: South Asia Must Step Back from the Edge

May 10, 2025
Fear and uncertainty are once again gripping South Asia, as hostilities between Pakistan and India escalate dangerously. The current crisis, sparked by India’s unverified allegations regarding the Pahalgam killings and the launch of its aggressive ‘Operat…
On the Brink of War

On the Brink of War

May 09, 2025
The subcontinent stands at a dangerous crossroads following India’s brazen and provocative strikes on multiple locations in Azad Kashmir and Punjab. Launched under the guise of “Operation Sindoor,” these cross-border attacks have claimed at least 31 Pakis…
India’s Water Aggression: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan

India’s Water Aggression: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan

May 08, 2025
India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and its subsequent restriction of Chenab River flows—reportedly reducing water discharge into Pakistan by nearly 90 per cent—has crossed a critical red line. This alarming action, taken in the…
Coercive Tax Recovery A Risky Path Forward

Coercive Tax Recovery A Risky Path Forward

May 07, 2025
TheTax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 grants the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sweeping new powers aimed at accelerating tax recovery. These changes, while ostensibly designed to plug revenue leaks and reduce the backlog of tax disputes pending in cour…
Normalised Instability: A Barrier to Investment

Normalised Instability: A Barrier to Investment

May 06, 2025
The recent spate of attacks on foreign fast-food chains across Pakistan has once again exposed a glaring vulnerability in the country’s investment climate: the state’s failure to uphold law and order consistently. While Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has …
A Watershed Moment: Fair Distribution Key to Agricultural Revival

A Watershed Moment: Fair Distribution Key to Agricultural Revival

May 05, 2025
Things may finally be looking up for Pakistan’s embattled farmers. After a difficult start to the Kharif season due to severe water shortages in March, the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has now called a meeting of its advisory committee to review th…
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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