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The Myth  and the reality of Indian democracy

The Myth  and the reality of Indian democracy
Asif Mahmood Kumar Ketkar’s revelation that the CIA and Mossad helped engineer the fall of Congress in 2014 should not shock anyone watching India’s political decay. For years, New Delhi marketed itself as the world’s largest democracy while quietly se…
Pakistan: Back in the game
Asif Mahmood There was a time, not too long ago, when many believed Pakistan had slipped into irrelevance. When Donald Trump entered the White House, the talk in Washington and elsewhere was that Pakistan no longer mattered. The world’s attention, they…
Modi in pain: the man on the defensive
By Sardar Khan Miazi Prime Minister Narendra Modi--long celebrated for his robust nationalism and unwavering swagger has been exposed in recent months as a leader teetering on the edge of strategic overreach. His carefully maintained image of unassaila…
When Jinns Go To War
By Hajra Hashmi Right after the short, intense 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in mid-2025, an Iranian politician made a seemingly wild claim: that Israel had used supernatural forces such as jinns and Jewish magical artifacts to attack Teh…
The monsoon despair: when rain becomes a curse
By Sardar Khan Niazi Each year, as monsoon clouds gather over Pakistan, they bring with them a collective sense of hope. For a largely agrarian economy, the rains promise replenishment of reservoirs, rejuvenation of crops, and a break from the suffocat…
Kazakhstan’s Constitution at 30: What Has Been Achieved?
ASTANA — When people voted in the 1995 national referendum (Aug. 30) to adopt a new Constitution, they laid the cornerstone of modern statehood. More than just a legal charter, the Constitution of Kazakhstan is marked by its humanist focus. Article 1 decl…
 Gaza: The Death of Human Conscience
Asif Mahmood The images from Gaza today are not merely tragic; they are the darkest chapter in modern human history. To herd a besieged population with the promise of food and water, only to bomb them, is an act of cruelty that surpasses words. And yet…
Pakistan–Vietnam: Renewed Ties and Emerging Opportunities
By Nawabzada Shah Ali The history of Pakistan-Vietnam relations may not be long, yet both countries possess ample potential to draw closer in trade, culture, and shared heritage. For years, bilateral engagement remained limited to formal exchanges and …
Shukria Pakistan
by H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi As I am concluding my mission as the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the dear and friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan, I find myself filled with a mixture of emotions: gratitude, reflection, and pride. The years…
The real motive behind India’s thaw with China
By Sardar Khan Niazi After years of icy standoffs and diplomatic posturing, India and China appear to be recalibrating their bilateral relationship. The optics of dialogue have returned. There are handshakes again, cautious smiles, and references to mu…

Pakistan’s consistent call for justice in Palestine

Strategic Framework

PTI Keeps Shooting Itself in the Foot

Pakistan: Back in the game
Asif Mahmood There was a time, not too long ago, when many believed Pakistan had slipped into irrelevance. When Donald Trump entered the White House, the talk in Washington and elsewhere was that Pakistan no longer mattered. The world’s attention, they…
Modi in pain: the man on the defensive
By Sardar Khan Miazi Prime Minister Narendra Modi--long celebrated for his robust nationalism and unwavering swagger has been exposed in recent months as a leader teetering on the edge of strategic overreach. His carefully maintained image of unassaila…
When Jinns Go To War
By Hajra Hashmi Right after the short, intense 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in mid-2025, an Iranian politician made a seemingly wild claim: that Israel had used supernatural forces such as jinns and Jewish magical artifacts to attack Teh…
The monsoon despair: when rain becomes a curse
By Sardar Khan Niazi Each year, as monsoon clouds gather over Pakistan, they bring with them a collective sense of hope. For a largely agrarian economy, the rains promise replenishment of reservoirs, rejuvenation of crops, and a break from the suffocat…
Kazakhstan’s Constitution at 30: What Has Been Achieved?
ASTANA — When people voted in the 1995 national referendum (Aug. 30) to adopt a new Constitution, they laid the cornerstone of modern statehood. More than just a legal charter, the Constitution of Kazakhstan is marked by its humanist focus. Article 1 decl…
 Gaza: The Death of Human Conscience
Asif Mahmood The images from Gaza today are not merely tragic; they are the darkest chapter in modern human history. To herd a besieged population with the promise of food and water, only to bomb them, is an act of cruelty that surpasses words. And yet…
Pakistan–Vietnam: Renewed Ties and Emerging Opportunities
By Nawabzada Shah Ali The history of Pakistan-Vietnam relations may not be long, yet both countries possess ample potential to draw closer in trade, culture, and shared heritage. For years, bilateral engagement remained limited to formal exchanges and …
Shukria Pakistan
by H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi As I am concluding my mission as the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the dear and friendly Islamic Republic of Pakistan, I find myself filled with a mixture of emotions: gratitude, reflection, and pride. The years…

Pakistan’s consistent call for justice in Palestine

Strategic Framework

PTI Keeps Shooting Itself in the Foot

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