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Managing crises in an age of permanent uncertainty
By Sardar Khan Niazi From economic meltdowns to climate disasters, from pandemics to political instability, crises are no longer rare interruptions to normal life — they are becoming a defining feature of it. For countries like Pakistan, crisis managem…
Thank God Karachi Is Safe
Asif Mahmood Two developments stand out with striking clarity. The foiling of a major terrorist plot in Karachi and the joint statement issued after the seventh round of the Pakistan China Foreign Ministers Strategic Dialogue. Read together, they revea…
Disrespect to the collective conscience of humanity
By Sardar Khan Niazi The persistent assault on Palestinian rights, as seen through illegal settlements, the violence in Gaza, and the ongoing denial of basic freedoms, should compel Muslim-majority countries to do more. Now, more than ever, Muslim nati…
Kashmiris Right to Self Determination
Asif Mahmood The right to self determination is an inalienable entitlement of the people of Kashmir. This right is neither a concession nor a privilege granted by any state. It is a fundamental principle of international law and the international commu…
Rapid erosion of secular India
By Sardar Khan Niazi India’s claim to secularism, once its most distinctive constitutional promise, is today under unprecedented strain. What was envisioned by the founders as a pluralist republic -- home to multiple faiths, languages and identities --…
Benazir: a symbol of democracy and people’s politics
By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan’s troubled political history, few figures evoke as much passion, debate and enduring symbolism as Benazir Bhutto. More than a former prime minister, she remains a powerful idea of democratic resistance and politics root…
Fear taints the Christmas celebrations in India
By Sardar Khan Niazi The usual cheer of Christmas in India marked by brightly lit streets, carols, and the warmth of family gatherings feels increasingly subdued. In a country that has long celebrated religious and cultural diversity, Christmas has alw…
America wants to prioritize people over profits
By Sardar Khan Niazi Neoliberalism, the economic philosophy that gained ground in the late 20th century, has reshaped American society. With its emphasis on market-driven policies, deregulation, privatization, and a reduction in government intervention…
PIA privatization a step forward
By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) symbolized everything that could go wrong with state-owned enterprises: political interference, bloated payrolls, mounting losses, and a collective resignation to failure. Governme…
Understanding Divorce: Causes, Consequences, and New Beginnings
By: Khulood Yaqoob Divorce is both a legal process and an emotional journey—the dissolution of a marital union. While often painful, it can also represent a necessary path away from a toxic environment and toward personal peace. A happy, healthy…
Dry winter conditions raise health concerns
Winter has firmly settled across much of the country, bringing with it cold and dry weather that is expected to persist in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Office, most regions will continue to experience chilly mornings and nights, while …
Thank God Karachi Is Safe
Asif Mahmood Two developments stand out with striking clarity. The foiling of a major terrorist plot in Karachi and the joint statement issued after the seventh round of the Pakistan China Foreign Ministers Strategic Dialogue. Read together, they revea…
Disrespect to the collective conscience of humanity
By Sardar Khan Niazi The persistent assault on Palestinian rights, as seen through illegal settlements, the violence in Gaza, and the ongoing denial of basic freedoms, should compel Muslim-majority countries to do more. Now, more than ever, Muslim nati…
Kashmiris Right to Self Determination
Asif Mahmood The right to self determination is an inalienable entitlement of the people of Kashmir. This right is neither a concession nor a privilege granted by any state. It is a fundamental principle of international law and the international commu…
Rapid erosion of secular India
By Sardar Khan Niazi India’s claim to secularism, once its most distinctive constitutional promise, is today under unprecedented strain. What was envisioned by the founders as a pluralist republic -- home to multiple faiths, languages and identities --…
Benazir: a symbol of democracy and people’s politics
By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan’s troubled political history, few figures evoke as much passion, debate and enduring symbolism as Benazir Bhutto. More than a former prime minister, she remains a powerful idea of democratic resistance and politics root…
Fear taints the Christmas celebrations in India
By Sardar Khan Niazi The usual cheer of Christmas in India marked by brightly lit streets, carols, and the warmth of family gatherings feels increasingly subdued. In a country that has long celebrated religious and cultural diversity, Christmas has alw…
America wants to prioritize people over profits
By Sardar Khan Niazi Neoliberalism, the economic philosophy that gained ground in the late 20th century, has reshaped American society. With its emphasis on market-driven policies, deregulation, privatization, and a reduction in government intervention…
PIA privatization a step forward
By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) symbolized everything that could go wrong with state-owned enterprises: political interference, bloated payrolls, mounting losses, and a collective resignation to failure. Governme…

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