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Israel could not have fought Iran without American support

Israel could not have fought Iran without American support
By Sardar Khan Niazi The debate over the recent Israel-Iran war often focuses on military tactics, intelligence successes, and regional power balances. Yet one reality stands above all others: Israel could not have launched, sustained, or defended such…
Rapid erosion of secular India
By Sardar Khan Niazi India’s claim to secularism, once its most distinctive constitutional promise, is today under unprecedented strain. What was envisioned by the founders as a pluralist republic -- home to multiple faiths, languages and identities --…
Benazir: a symbol of democracy and people’s politics
By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan’s troubled political history, few figures evoke as much passion, debate and enduring symbolism as Benazir Bhutto. More than a former prime minister, she remains a powerful idea of democratic resistance and politics root…
Fear taints the Christmas celebrations in India
By Sardar Khan Niazi The usual cheer of Christmas in India marked by brightly lit streets, carols, and the warmth of family gatherings feels increasingly subdued. In a country that has long celebrated religious and cultural diversity, Christmas has alw…
America wants to prioritize people over profits
By Sardar Khan Niazi Neoliberalism, the economic philosophy that gained ground in the late 20th century, has reshaped American society. With its emphasis on market-driven policies, deregulation, privatization, and a reduction in government intervention…
PIA privatization a step forward
By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) symbolized everything that could go wrong with state-owned enterprises: political interference, bloated payrolls, mounting losses, and a collective resignation to failure. Governme…
Understanding Divorce: Causes, Consequences, and New Beginnings
By: Khulood Yaqoob Divorce is both a legal process and an emotional journey—the dissolution of a marital union. While often painful, it can also represent a necessary path away from a toxic environment and toward personal peace. A happy, healthy…
Mark Kimmitt on Trump’s Pakistan Policy Shift: A Must Read
By Asif MahmoodTrump’s Surprising Policy Turn on Pakistan by Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, published in the Washington Post, is a must read for anyone trying to understand the shifting dynamics of South Asia and Washington’s evolving strategic calculus. The fo…
Put the Record Straight
Asif Mahmood Journalism occupies a vital place in any society. It is not merely a profession but a public responsibility, one that shapes opinion, holds power to account, and informs citizens. For this reason, the press must be granted the freedom it r…
Creating a more equitable society for everyone
By Sardar Khan Niazi In every corner of society, the signs are clear: the systems that are supposed to help and uplift us often do just the opposite. Instead of creating a fair and just world for all, we live in a system that seems to perpetuate inequa…

Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

What Does the Joint Action Committee Really Want in Azad Kashmir? 

LHC rules dower rights cannot be denied after signing nikahnama

Kashmiris Right to Self Determination
Asif Mahmood The right to self determination is an inalienable entitlement of the people of Kashmir. This right is neither a concession nor a privilege granted by any state. It is a fundamental principle of international law and the international commu…
Rapid erosion of secular India
By Sardar Khan Niazi India’s claim to secularism, once its most distinctive constitutional promise, is today under unprecedented strain. What was envisioned by the founders as a pluralist republic -- home to multiple faiths, languages and identities --…
Benazir: a symbol of democracy and people’s politics
By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan’s troubled political history, few figures evoke as much passion, debate and enduring symbolism as Benazir Bhutto. More than a former prime minister, she remains a powerful idea of democratic resistance and politics root…
Fear taints the Christmas celebrations in India
By Sardar Khan Niazi The usual cheer of Christmas in India marked by brightly lit streets, carols, and the warmth of family gatherings feels increasingly subdued. In a country that has long celebrated religious and cultural diversity, Christmas has alw…
America wants to prioritize people over profits
By Sardar Khan Niazi Neoliberalism, the economic philosophy that gained ground in the late 20th century, has reshaped American society. With its emphasis on market-driven policies, deregulation, privatization, and a reduction in government intervention…
PIA privatization a step forward
By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) symbolized everything that could go wrong with state-owned enterprises: political interference, bloated payrolls, mounting losses, and a collective resignation to failure. Governme…
Understanding Divorce: Causes, Consequences, and New Beginnings
By: Khulood Yaqoob Divorce is both a legal process and an emotional journey—the dissolution of a marital union. While often painful, it can also represent a necessary path away from a toxic environment and toward personal peace. A happy, healthy…
Mark Kimmitt on Trump’s Pakistan Policy Shift: A Must Read
By Asif MahmoodTrump’s Surprising Policy Turn on Pakistan by Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, published in the Washington Post, is a must read for anyone trying to understand the shifting dynamics of South Asia and Washington’s evolving strategic calculus. The fo…
Put the Record Straight
Asif Mahmood Journalism occupies a vital place in any society. It is not merely a profession but a public responsibility, one that shapes opinion, holds power to account, and informs citizens. For this reason, the press must be granted the freedom it r…
Creating a more equitable society for everyone
By Sardar Khan Niazi In every corner of society, the signs are clear: the systems that are supposed to help and uplift us often do just the opposite. Instead of creating a fair and just world for all, we live in a system that seems to perpetuate inequa…

Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

What Does the Joint Action Committee Really Want in Azad Kashmir? 

LHC rules dower rights cannot be denied after signing nikahnama

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