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Pakistan’s moment as a peacemaker in the Middle East

Pakistan’s moment as a peacemaker in the Middle East
By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, Pakistan has been viewed through the narrow prism of security crises, economic instability and geopolitical dependency. Yet today, amid one of the most dangerous Middle Eastern confrontations in recent memory, Islamaba…
Dialogue, however difficult, is preferable to destruction
By Sardar Khan NiaziAcross the Middle East, there is once again a cautious hope for peace. Hope, in this context, is not naïve optimism. It is a recognition of exhaustion. Decades of violence have left deep scars: shattered cities, displaced families, and…
Praise be to Allah 
Asif Mahmood  This is the third joy that has descended as if it were a commentary on Surah Ar-Rahman: “So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?” The first joy had descended years ago. We had just reached the hostel from the university bu…
Islamabad Peace  Talks
Asif Mahmood The process of negotiations between the United States and Iran is about to begin in Islamabad. The question is, what are the chances of success? No formal document has surfaced, yet the positions emerging through the media can broadly b…
Ceasefire reflects a strong desire for peace, dignity, and progress
By Sardar Khan NiaziA ceasefire in the Middle East is not merely a diplomatic milestone--it is a moral necessity. At a time when the region once again finds itself gripped by cycles of violence, the growing calls for a ceasefire reflect a powerful and unm…
Pakistan has astonished the world
By Sardar Khan Niazi In a moment thick with fear and brinkmanship, it has stepped forward and steadied a region that seemed ready to tip into chaos. Where global institutions struggled to contain the flames, Islamabad moved with urgency and purpose, he…
Pakistan’s Tightrope Between Tehran and Riyadh
Asif Mahmood There was a moment when quiet diplomacy seemed to be making headway despite the rising tensions and increasingly sharp exchanges between Iran and the United States. That hope now looks increasingly uncertain. Reports of a missile strike on…
India’s Epstein Connection
By Asif MahmoodSometimes it feels as if the world is living under the shadow of the Epstein gang. From morality to diplomacy, from peace to finance, the levers of power are in the hands of predators. And India, through figures like Anil Ambani, appears to…
Understanding the SMDA
Asif Mahmood Much of what is being written about the defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is either factually incorrect or based on a poor understanding of the relationship. In some cases, it is clearly driven by bias. It is therefore im…
The real threat is from India, not Pakistan
By Sardar Khan Niazi Recent remarks by U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard have once again drawn attention to South Asia’s enduring security dilemmas. While global narratives often frame Pakistan as the epicenter of instability, such portrayals risk overl…

A partnership built on trust

The government reduced the prices of petroleum products.

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Islamabad Talks 
Asif Mahmood So, have the negotiations failed? No. Absolutely not. The negotiations have successfully melted the ice and hope of peace is blooming.  Pakistan has emerged as a symbol of peace with dignity and respect.  There is some noise t…
Dialogue, however difficult, is preferable to destruction
By Sardar Khan NiaziAcross the Middle East, there is once again a cautious hope for peace. Hope, in this context, is not naïve optimism. It is a recognition of exhaustion. Decades of violence have left deep scars: shattered cities, displaced families, and…
Praise be to Allah 
Asif Mahmood  This is the third joy that has descended as if it were a commentary on Surah Ar-Rahman: “So which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?” The first joy had descended years ago. We had just reached the hostel from the university bu…
Islamabad Peace  Talks
Asif Mahmood The process of negotiations between the United States and Iran is about to begin in Islamabad. The question is, what are the chances of success? No formal document has surfaced, yet the positions emerging through the media can broadly b…
Ceasefire reflects a strong desire for peace, dignity, and progress
By Sardar Khan NiaziA ceasefire in the Middle East is not merely a diplomatic milestone--it is a moral necessity. At a time when the region once again finds itself gripped by cycles of violence, the growing calls for a ceasefire reflect a powerful and unm…
Pakistan has astonished the world
By Sardar Khan Niazi In a moment thick with fear and brinkmanship, it has stepped forward and steadied a region that seemed ready to tip into chaos. Where global institutions struggled to contain the flames, Islamabad moved with urgency and purpose, he…
Pakistan’s Tightrope Between Tehran and Riyadh
Asif Mahmood There was a moment when quiet diplomacy seemed to be making headway despite the rising tensions and increasingly sharp exchanges between Iran and the United States. That hope now looks increasingly uncertain. Reports of a missile strike on…
India’s Epstein Connection
By Asif MahmoodSometimes it feels as if the world is living under the shadow of the Epstein gang. From morality to diplomacy, from peace to finance, the levers of power are in the hands of predators. And India, through figures like Anil Ambani, appears to…
Understanding the SMDA
Asif Mahmood Much of what is being written about the defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is either factually incorrect or based on a poor understanding of the relationship. In some cases, it is clearly driven by bias. It is therefore im…

A partnership built on trust

The government reduced the prices of petroleum products.

X introduces new posting restrictions

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