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Emergence of a new phase in US-Israeli relations

Emergence of a new phase in US-Israeli relations
By Sardar Khan Niazi The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been regarded as one of the most durable strategic partnerships in modern international politics. Rooted in shared security interests, political support and strong dome…
Pakistan, Terrorism and Richard Lindsay
Asif Mahmood  Richard Lindsay's recent remarks on the Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan deserve  attention in Islamabad as well as Kabul. For a country that has spent years trying to convince the world that anti Pakistan militants are operating from…
Aimal Wali Khan should learn from Maulana
Asif Mahmood  It may be that my wit is short, as Chaucer might put it, or perhaps this is only a coincidence, but whenever I have observed Aimal Wali Khan speaking, I have invariably seen him in a state of intensity and political fervour. If, i…
Illegal Migration: A Crisis Pakistan Can No Longer Ignore
Asif Mahmood  Pakistan has every reason to take pride in its overseas community. Millions of Pakistanis living and working abroad have, for decades, played a vital role in supporting the country's economy. Their remittances have helped sustain mil…
What Is the Real Objective of the Kashmir Action Committee?
By Asif Mahmood The late Allama Saqib Akbar was a remarkably gracious, serious, and composed personality. He was perhaps also the Secretary General of the Milli Yakjehti Council. I used to invite him to television talk shows on religious subjects, and …
Peace Is Inevitable
By Sardar Khan Niazi Human history often appears to be a chronicle of conflict. From ancient wars to modern geopolitical rivalries, violence has shaped borders, governments and societies. Yet beneath the headlines of division lies a powerful and often …
What Did Pakistan Gain from Its Mediation Efforts?
By Asif Mahmood Whenever positive news emerges about Pakistan, it often triggers a familiar reaction in certain quarters. The latest example is the recurring question being asked after Pakistan's reported role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and …
U.S. Dollar and the Future of Cross-Border Trade
By Sardar Khan Niazi For more than seven decades, the U.S. dollar has served as the world's principal settlement currency for cross-border trade. From oil shipments in the Middle East to electronics exports in Asia, international commerce has largely b…
Trump at Pains to Defend Iran
By Sardar Khan Niazi The spectacle is striking. A politician who built much of his career portraying Iran as America's foremost adversary now finds himself repeatedly defending engagement with Tehran. Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, just…
The Consequences of Weaponising Freedom of Expression 
Asif Mahmood Most of you may not like what I am about to say. That, however, makes little difference. Those who have been reading me for years know that I have repeatedly argued that the freedoms of speech, expression, assembly, and protest were bei…
Budget: The Real Questions
Asif MahmoodIn our context, budgets are usually seen through two familiar lenses. One is to view them as a supporter of the government, and the other is to view them as an opponent. In the first case, every budget is declared excellent; in the second, eve…

Turning commitments into concrete outcomes

Pakistan, Terrorism and Richard Lindsay

Emergence of a new phase in US-Israeli relations
By Sardar Khan Niazi The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been regarded as one of the most durable strategic partnerships in modern international politics. Rooted in shared security interests, political support and strong dome…
Pakistan, Terrorism and Richard Lindsay
Asif Mahmood  Richard Lindsay's recent remarks on the Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan deserve  attention in Islamabad as well as Kabul. For a country that has spent years trying to convince the world that anti Pakistan militants are operating from…
Aimal Wali Khan should learn from Maulana
Asif Mahmood  It may be that my wit is short, as Chaucer might put it, or perhaps this is only a coincidence, but whenever I have observed Aimal Wali Khan speaking, I have invariably seen him in a state of intensity and political fervour. If, i…
Illegal Migration: A Crisis Pakistan Can No Longer Ignore
Asif Mahmood  Pakistan has every reason to take pride in its overseas community. Millions of Pakistanis living and working abroad have, for decades, played a vital role in supporting the country's economy. Their remittances have helped sustain mil…
What Is the Real Objective of the Kashmir Action Committee?
By Asif Mahmood The late Allama Saqib Akbar was a remarkably gracious, serious, and composed personality. He was perhaps also the Secretary General of the Milli Yakjehti Council. I used to invite him to television talk shows on religious subjects, and …
Peace Is Inevitable
By Sardar Khan Niazi Human history often appears to be a chronicle of conflict. From ancient wars to modern geopolitical rivalries, violence has shaped borders, governments and societies. Yet beneath the headlines of division lies a powerful and often …
What Did Pakistan Gain from Its Mediation Efforts?
By Asif Mahmood Whenever positive news emerges about Pakistan, it often triggers a familiar reaction in certain quarters. The latest example is the recurring question being asked after Pakistan's reported role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and …
U.S. Dollar and the Future of Cross-Border Trade
By Sardar Khan Niazi For more than seven decades, the U.S. dollar has served as the world's principal settlement currency for cross-border trade. From oil shipments in the Middle East to electronics exports in Asia, international commerce has largely b…
Trump at Pains to Defend Iran
By Sardar Khan Niazi The spectacle is striking. A politician who built much of his career portraying Iran as America's foremost adversary now finds himself repeatedly defending engagement with Tehran. Recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, just…
The Consequences of Weaponising Freedom of Expression 
Asif Mahmood Most of you may not like what I am about to say. That, however, makes little difference. Those who have been reading me for years know that I have repeatedly argued that the freedoms of speech, expression, assembly, and protest were bei…

Turning commitments into concrete outcomes

Pakistan, Terrorism and Richard Lindsay

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