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The Indian Military Mind and South Asia’s Security Dilemma
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The Indian Military Mind and South Asia’s Security Dilemma

By Sardar Khan Niazi The recent evolution of India’s military doctrine has revived an old but increasingly urgent question for South Asia: how does India’s security establishment perceive the use…

The Indian Military Mind and South Asia’s Security Dilemma

The Indian Military Mind and South Asia’s Security Dilemma

Jun 05, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The recent evolution of India's military doctrine has revived an old but increasingly urgent question for South Asia: how does India's security establishment perceive the use of military power, and what does this mean for regional …
Islamabad Talks 

Islamabad Talks 

Apr 15, 2026
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

Dialogue, however difficult, is preferable to destruction

Apr 12, 2026
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 

Praise be to Allah 

Apr 12, 2026
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

Islamabad Peace  Talks

Apr 11, 2026
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

Ceasefire reflects a strong desire for peace, dignity, and progress

Apr 11, 2026
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

Pakistan has astonished the world

Apr 09, 2026
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

Pakistan’s Tightrope Between Tehran and Riyadh

Apr 08, 2026
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

India’s Epstein Connection

Apr 07, 2026
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

Understanding the SMDA

Apr 06, 2026
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…
Turning vision Into delivery
June 5, 2026 Editorial

Turning vision Into delivery

 Pakistan’s healthcare system stands at a…

Sindh govt announces schedule for matric, intermediate results
June 4, 2026 Latest News

Sindh govt announces schedule for matric, intermediate results

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced…

Capt (R) Safdar joins PML-N’s Hunza campaign as party pitches Nawaz Sharif’s vision for G-B
June 4, 2026 Blog

Capt (R) Safdar joins PML-N’s Hunza campaign as party pitches Nawaz Sharif’s vision for G-B

Raising the slogan ‘7 June, Noon…

FCC clarifies status and role of high courts in landmark ruling
June 4, 2026 Blog | Latest News

FCC clarifies status and role of high courts in landmark ruling

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC)…

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

Field Marshal is Fantastic

Field Marshal is Fantastic

Apr 16, 2026
By S K Niazi The repeated praise of Field Marshal Asim Munir by the American President Donald Trump is not without reason. The Field Marshal has demonstrated leadership that has altered perceptions of Pakistan’s position in the world. From a country on…
Islamabad Talks 

Islamabad Talks 

Apr 15, 2026
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

Dialogue, however difficult, is preferable to destruction

Apr 12, 2026
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 

Praise be to Allah 

Apr 12, 2026
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

Islamabad Peace  Talks

Apr 11, 2026
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

Ceasefire reflects a strong desire for peace, dignity, and progress

Apr 11, 2026
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

Pakistan has astonished the world

Apr 09, 2026
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

Pakistan’s Tightrope Between Tehran and Riyadh

Apr 08, 2026
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

India’s Epstein Connection

Apr 07, 2026
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…
Turning vision Into delivery
June 5, 2026 Editorial

Turning vision Into delivery

 Pakistan’s healthcare system stands at a…

Sindh govt announces schedule for matric, intermediate results
June 4, 2026 Latest News

Sindh govt announces schedule for matric, intermediate results

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced…

Capt (R) Safdar joins PML-N’s Hunza campaign as party pitches Nawaz Sharif’s vision for G-B
June 4, 2026 Blog

Capt (R) Safdar joins PML-N’s Hunza campaign as party pitches Nawaz Sharif’s vision for G-B

Raising the slogan ‘7 June, Noon…

FCC clarifies status and role of high courts in landmark ruling
June 4, 2026 Blog | Latest News

FCC clarifies status and role of high courts in landmark ruling

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC)…

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