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Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law

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 upon an occupying power over the…
Pakistan’s Security Under  Field Marshal
Asif Mahmood Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has proven to be one of the most effective leaders in Pakistan’s armed forces. International media, including The Washington Times, has recognized his skill and discipline, highlighting the way he has strength…
We must stop squandering water
By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan, the warning bells about water scarcity are no longer distant echoes -- they are blaring sirens. The signs are clear: parched fields, falling groundwater tables, drying rivers, and erratic urban water supply. Yet, as a …
 India’s Secular Mask Falls Off
Asif Mahmood Indian secularism is gone. Its cremation took place at the Red Fort on August 15. Narendra Modi stood there, marking Independence Day, and for the first time in twelve years he praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. That was not a slip. …
A haunting reality for the poor
By Sardar Khan Niazi Despite the countless promises, policy drafts, and ambitious development agendas, food insecurity remains a haunting reality for millions of Pakistan’s poor. From urban slums to rural heartlands, the daily struggle to secure a sing…
Taming inflation is key to sustained economic growth
By Sardar Khan Niazi In recent months, Pakistan’s economic debate has all the time more centered on inflation and its consequences. Much has been said about its impact on purchasing power and social unrest, but what often escapes the public eye is the …
Khalistan Referendum
Asif Mahmood For decades, the Indian state has sought to erase the Sikh identity through violence, intimidation, and systemic oppression. The wounds of Operation Blue Star and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots remain open, a permanent scar on India’s claim to j…
Israel is trying to change the map of the Middle East
By Sardar Khan Niazi The Middle East is no stranger to conflict, but the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza has taken a shape that goes far beyond self-defense or military retaliation. What we are witnessing is an attempt--deliberate, strategic, a…
Gaza is a thriving graveyard
By Sardar Khan Niazi The Gaza Strip, a small coastal enclave home to over two million Palestinians, has become nothing short of a thriving graveyard. This densely populated territory, often described as one of the world’s most besieged places, bears th…

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”

Yashma Gill’s dance with friends goes viral on social media

Global commodity prices are falling–why is Pakistan missing out?
By Sardar Khan Niazi By all global accounts, commodity prices are falling. From oil to wheat to industrial metals, the world is finally experiencing relief after years of post-pandemic inflation. However, in Pakistan, the change is barely visible to th…
Pakistan’s Security Under  Field Marshal
Asif Mahmood Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has proven to be one of the most effective leaders in Pakistan’s armed forces. International media, including The Washington Times, has recognized his skill and discipline, highlighting the way he has strength…
We must stop squandering water
By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan, the warning bells about water scarcity are no longer distant echoes -- they are blaring sirens. The signs are clear: parched fields, falling groundwater tables, drying rivers, and erratic urban water supply. Yet, as a …
 India’s Secular Mask Falls Off
Asif Mahmood Indian secularism is gone. Its cremation took place at the Red Fort on August 15. Narendra Modi stood there, marking Independence Day, and for the first time in twelve years he praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. That was not a slip. …
A haunting reality for the poor
By Sardar Khan Niazi Despite the countless promises, policy drafts, and ambitious development agendas, food insecurity remains a haunting reality for millions of Pakistan’s poor. From urban slums to rural heartlands, the daily struggle to secure a sing…
Taming inflation is key to sustained economic growth
By Sardar Khan Niazi In recent months, Pakistan’s economic debate has all the time more centered on inflation and its consequences. Much has been said about its impact on purchasing power and social unrest, but what often escapes the public eye is the …
Khalistan Referendum
Asif Mahmood For decades, the Indian state has sought to erase the Sikh identity through violence, intimidation, and systemic oppression. The wounds of Operation Blue Star and the 1984 anti-Sikh riots remain open, a permanent scar on India’s claim to j…
Israel is trying to change the map of the Middle East
By Sardar Khan Niazi The Middle East is no stranger to conflict, but the ongoing Israeli aggression against Gaza has taken a shape that goes far beyond self-defense or military retaliation. What we are witnessing is an attempt--deliberate, strategic, a…

“Pakistan demands climate fairness”

Yashma Gill’s dance with friends goes viral on social media

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