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A shift in geopolitical dynamics

A shift in geopolitical dynamics
By Sardar Khan Niazi The United States’ renewed focus on Asia is one of the most consequential geopolitical shifts of the 21st century. After decades of military engagements in the Middle East and Europe, America’s pivot to Asia is reshaping internatio…
After Doha: Can Muslim states defend sovereignty and peace?
By Sardar Khan Niazi The recent talks in Doha between Muslim leaders have once again highlighted an urgent question: can the Muslim world unite to defend sovereignty and peace in the face of mounting global instability? The past two decades have seen M…
When Pakistan Speaks, Palestine is Not Alone
Asif Mahmood Pakistan’s recent stance at the United Nations against Israeli brutality has earned admiration, but this is not a new role. By the grace of Allah, Pakistan has been raising its voice for Palestine since the first day of its existence. T…
Israeli strike on Doha: a dangerous blow to peace
By Sardar Khan Niazi By targeting Hamas leaders in the heart of Doha, Israel has not only breached Qatari sovereignty, it has struck a blow at the very idea of neutral diplomacy in the Middle East. The September 10 airstrike in the Qatari capital--alle…
They are children, not targets
By Sardar Khan Niazi On September 4, 2025, Israeli bombardments across Gaza mercilessly claimed the lives of 28 individuals, primarily women and children, among them a 10‑day‑old baby--a stark reminder that the war’s most innocent continue to bear its …
Price of Ambiguity in the War on Terror
Asif Mahmood Terrorism has once again tightened its grip on Pakistan. The sharpest blows are being felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where families live with the daily threat of violence. The surge of militant activity is not accidental—it is…
Intellectual Cover for Separatist Politics
Asif MahmoodWhen propaganda against the state is articulated under the veneer of intellectual discourse, it constitutes a deeply intricate challenge within the public sphere.To remain unresponsive is to allow a discursive toxin to permeate the social fabr…
They are children, not targets
By Sardar Khan Niazi On September 4, 2025, Israeli bombardments across Gaza mercilessly claimed the lives of 28 individuals, primarily women and children, among them a 10‑day‑old baby--a stark reminder that the war’s most innocent continue to bear its …
The invisible chains: present-day slavery in today’s workplaces
By Sardar Khan Niazi When most people hear the word slavery, their minds instinctively drift to history books: images of shackles, colonial plantations, and human auctions. However, slavery is not just a stain on humanity's past -- it is a living, brea…
Sumud Flotilla: The Voyage of Conscience
By Asif Mahmood The Freedom Flotilla has set sail, carrying hope across waters shadowed by fear. It is not a fleet of warships. It is not backed by great powers. These are ordinary men and women who refuse to accept the silence of a world that has aban…

Crisis at the door

CM KPK and the Challenge of Counterterrorism

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot

A Shameful Neglect Indeed
Asif Mahmood Gandapur has come dangerously close to the Rubicon. Whether he has crossed it or not will be determined by his next steps. No matter which political party it may be, regardless of how sharp its internal disagreements or ideological diff…
After Doha: Can Muslim states defend sovereignty and peace?
By Sardar Khan Niazi The recent talks in Doha between Muslim leaders have once again highlighted an urgent question: can the Muslim world unite to defend sovereignty and peace in the face of mounting global instability? The past two decades have seen M…
When Pakistan Speaks, Palestine is Not Alone
Asif Mahmood Pakistan’s recent stance at the United Nations against Israeli brutality has earned admiration, but this is not a new role. By the grace of Allah, Pakistan has been raising its voice for Palestine since the first day of its existence. T…
Israeli strike on Doha: a dangerous blow to peace
By Sardar Khan Niazi By targeting Hamas leaders in the heart of Doha, Israel has not only breached Qatari sovereignty, it has struck a blow at the very idea of neutral diplomacy in the Middle East. The September 10 airstrike in the Qatari capital--alle…
They are children, not targets
By Sardar Khan Niazi On September 4, 2025, Israeli bombardments across Gaza mercilessly claimed the lives of 28 individuals, primarily women and children, among them a 10‑day‑old baby--a stark reminder that the war’s most innocent continue to bear its …
Price of Ambiguity in the War on Terror
Asif Mahmood Terrorism has once again tightened its grip on Pakistan. The sharpest blows are being felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where families live with the daily threat of violence. The surge of militant activity is not accidental—it is…
Intellectual Cover for Separatist Politics
Asif MahmoodWhen propaganda against the state is articulated under the veneer of intellectual discourse, it constitutes a deeply intricate challenge within the public sphere.To remain unresponsive is to allow a discursive toxin to permeate the social fabr…
They are children, not targets
By Sardar Khan Niazi On September 4, 2025, Israeli bombardments across Gaza mercilessly claimed the lives of 28 individuals, primarily women and children, among them a 10‑day‑old baby--a stark reminder that the war’s most innocent continue to bear its …
The invisible chains: present-day slavery in today’s workplaces
By Sardar Khan Niazi When most people hear the word slavery, their minds instinctively drift to history books: images of shackles, colonial plantations, and human auctions. However, slavery is not just a stain on humanity's past -- it is a living, brea…

Crisis at the door

CM KPK and the Challenge of Counterterrorism

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot