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Relentless summer heat keeps grip on Pakistan
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Relentless summer heat keeps grip on Pakistan

Pakistan is set to experience another spell of hot and humid weather on Tuesday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasting largely oppressive conditions across the country. While most regions…

Make Islamabad a Province

Make Islamabad a Province

Aug 24, 2026
Asif Mahmood The Chief Commissioner of Islamabad exercises the powers of a provincial government. So would it not be better to make Islamabad a province and have an elected Chief Minister here? The official website of the Islamabad Administration te…
The Illusion of Afghan Friendship

The Illusion of Afghan Friendship

Oct 30, 2025
Asif Mahmood Is Afghanistan Truly a Friend of Pakistan? When I ask my heart, it says yes, Afghanistan is a brotherly and friendly country. But when I ask my mind, it replies with questions that demand honest answers before any conclusion can be drawn. …
NO to the Privatization of Foreign Policy

NO to the Privatization of Foreign Policy

Oct 29, 2025
Asif Mahmood Can any  state afford to outsource its foreign policy? Can a sovereign nation allow “private franchises” of diplomacy to flourish, where religious figures and political leaders step forward to offer their “services” in improving relat…
India’s Strategic Depth in Afghanistan

India’s Strategic Depth in Afghanistan

Oct 27, 2025
Asif Mahmood Those who once criticized Pakistan’s concept of strategic depth should now turn their gaze toward Afghanistan, where India has been cultivating its own version of strategic depth for decades. Do they not see the danger it poses? What is…
Understanding and confronting the crises of our time

Understanding and confronting the crises of our time

Oct 27, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the swirl of crises enveloping our world today, climate breakdown, global inequality, geopolitical fragmentation, and rising digital threat-vectors we confront not only a catalogue of challenges, but also a moral and political c…
The hidden backbone of the modern economy

The hidden backbone of the modern economy

Oct 26, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi In today’s digital, interconnected world, it is easy to get lost in the allure of the latest smartphone, the newest electric car, or the endless possibilities of artificial intelligence. Yet, behind every innovation, every piece of…
Indian violation of Indus Water Treaty

Indian violation of Indus Water Treaty

Oct 25, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi When history recalls the signature of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in 1960, between India and Pakistan under the aegis of the World Bank, it will mark it as one of the most remarkable peace‑time mechanisms for sharing trans‑bounda…
A renewal of allegiance between AJK and Pakistan

A renewal of allegiance between AJK and Pakistan

Oct 24, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) commemorates its day of freedom on October 24 each year, which holds particular significance as it marks the unwavering bond between the region and Pakistan. AJK Day serves not only as a reminder of the…
Regional stability demands peace in Pakistan

Regional stability demands peace in Pakistan

Oct 20, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi As the geopolitical tides shift across South and Central Asia, one truth remains constant: regional stability is linked to peace in Pakistan. From the mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the shores of Gwadar, Pakistan stands at a cr…
Doha Agreement

Doha Agreement

Oct 20, 2025
Asif Mahmood The recent Doha understanding between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban with the support of Qatar and Turkey marks a turning point in regional diplomacy. Pakistan has finally moved from being a patient neighbor to an active architect of stab…
Government will complete its term: SK Niazi
August 25, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Government will complete its term: SK Niazi

Supreme Court’s decision on Bani’s treatment…

Brydon Carse ruled out of second Test against Pakistan due to handcuffs
August 24, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Brydon Carse ruled out of second Test against Pakistan due to handcuffs

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has…

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating
August 24, 2026 Business | Latest News

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating

Islamabad: International credit rating agency Moody’s…

Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad becomes the winner of ‘Pakistan Idol 2026’
August 24, 2026 Entertainment | Latest News

Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad becomes the winner of ‘Pakistan Idol 2026’

Singer Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad has…

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

Title: Pakistan’s Patience and the Price of Afghan Evasions

Title: Pakistan’s Patience and the Price of Afghan Evasions

Oct 31, 2025
Asif Mahmood The recent Istanbul talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held from October 25 to 29, ended without a breakthrough, not because of Pakistan’s inflexibility but because of Kabul’s persistent denial of hard realities. While Pakistan came t…
The Illusion of Afghan Friendship

The Illusion of Afghan Friendship

Oct 30, 2025
Asif Mahmood Is Afghanistan Truly a Friend of Pakistan? When I ask my heart, it says yes, Afghanistan is a brotherly and friendly country. But when I ask my mind, it replies with questions that demand honest answers before any conclusion can be drawn. …
NO to the Privatization of Foreign Policy

NO to the Privatization of Foreign Policy

Oct 29, 2025
Asif Mahmood Can any  state afford to outsource its foreign policy? Can a sovereign nation allow “private franchises” of diplomacy to flourish, where religious figures and political leaders step forward to offer their “services” in improving relat…
India’s Strategic Depth in Afghanistan

India’s Strategic Depth in Afghanistan

Oct 27, 2025
Asif Mahmood Those who once criticized Pakistan’s concept of strategic depth should now turn their gaze toward Afghanistan, where India has been cultivating its own version of strategic depth for decades. Do they not see the danger it poses? What is…
Understanding and confronting the crises of our time

Understanding and confronting the crises of our time

Oct 27, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the swirl of crises enveloping our world today, climate breakdown, global inequality, geopolitical fragmentation, and rising digital threat-vectors we confront not only a catalogue of challenges, but also a moral and political c…
The hidden backbone of the modern economy

The hidden backbone of the modern economy

Oct 26, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi In today’s digital, interconnected world, it is easy to get lost in the allure of the latest smartphone, the newest electric car, or the endless possibilities of artificial intelligence. Yet, behind every innovation, every piece of…
Indian violation of Indus Water Treaty

Indian violation of Indus Water Treaty

Oct 25, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi When history recalls the signature of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in 1960, between India and Pakistan under the aegis of the World Bank, it will mark it as one of the most remarkable peace‑time mechanisms for sharing trans‑bounda…
A renewal of allegiance between AJK and Pakistan

A renewal of allegiance between AJK and Pakistan

Oct 24, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) commemorates its day of freedom on October 24 each year, which holds particular significance as it marks the unwavering bond between the region and Pakistan. AJK Day serves not only as a reminder of the…
Regional stability demands peace in Pakistan

Regional stability demands peace in Pakistan

Oct 20, 2025
By Sardar Khan Niazi As the geopolitical tides shift across South and Central Asia, one truth remains constant: regional stability is linked to peace in Pakistan. From the mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the shores of Gwadar, Pakistan stands at a cr…
Doha Agreement

Doha Agreement

Oct 20, 2025
Asif Mahmood The recent Doha understanding between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban with the support of Qatar and Turkey marks a turning point in regional diplomacy. Pakistan has finally moved from being a patient neighbor to an active architect of stab…
Government will complete its term: SK Niazi
August 25, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Government will complete its term: SK Niazi

Supreme Court’s decision on Bani’s treatment…

Brydon Carse ruled out of second Test against Pakistan due to handcuffs
August 24, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Brydon Carse ruled out of second Test against Pakistan due to handcuffs

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has…

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating
August 24, 2026 Business | Latest News

Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s credit rating

Islamabad: International credit rating agency Moody’s…

Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad becomes the winner of ‘Pakistan Idol 2026’
August 24, 2026 Entertainment | Latest News

Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad becomes the winner of ‘Pakistan Idol 2026’

Singer Hira Qaiser from Faisalabad has…

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