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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Coup
By Sardar khan Niazi The Wall Street Journal described Pakistan’s recent diplomatic performance as a “diplomatic coup,” openly  acknowledging and appreciating the scale of its success. For a country that was, until recently, portrayed as isolated …
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…
5G: To be or not to be?
Asif Mahmood For years, Pakistan has spoken of becoming a digital nation. But while the world moved forward, our march toward 5G has been stuck in the mud of legal battles, weak regulation, and elite capture. The tragedy is not just about technology be…
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 …

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