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Does the F in JUI-F Stand for Family?
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Does the F in JUI-F Stand for Family?

Asif MahmoodThere is no denying the importance of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam as a political party, nor can Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s democratic struggle be dismissed. Yet the fact remains that JUI has…

Does the F in JUI-F Stand for Family?

Does the F in JUI-F Stand for Family?

Oct 17, 2026
Asif MahmoodThere is no denying the importance of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam as a political party, nor can Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s democratic struggle be dismissed. Yet the fact remains that JUI has also proved to be a vehicle for bringing family members to pos…
The hardest party to manage in the Iran-US talks

The hardest party to manage in the Iran-US talks

Jul 18, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Diplomacy is often portrayed as a contest between adversaries sitting across a negotiating table. Yet the real challenge frequently lies elsewhere: persuading allies that compromise is preferable to confrontation. As Washington onc…
Beyond GSP+: The Politics of Human Rights

Beyond GSP+: The Politics of Human Rights

Jul 18, 2026
Asif Mahmood The European Commission’s report on GSP+ raises an important question: has Europe weaponized the concept of human rights, particularly minority rights, so that it can deploy this instrument whenever and against whomever it chooses? The …
The next fossil fuel shock is on its way

The next fossil fuel shock is on its way

Jul 17, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The eventual end of hostilities involving Iran, whenever it comes, will undoubtedly be welcomed across the world. Energy markets will stabilize, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will regain a measure of normalcy, and governmen…
The Hindutva Hate Industry

The Hindutva Hate Industry

Jul 17, 2026
Asif Mahmood India's problem is no longer confined to hate speech. Hate itself has become an industry. It is being written, recorded, marketed, streamed, and monetized on some of the world's largest digital platforms. A new report by the Washington-bas…
Pakistan and the Failure of Israel’s Expansionist Agenda

Pakistan and the Failure of Israel’s Expansionist Agenda

Jul 15, 2026
Asif Mahmood One of the gravest threats to peace in the Middle East stems from Israel's expansionist interpretation of the biblical "Land of Israel." Unlike most modern states, Israel has never settled on internationally agreed permanent borders. Inste…
Water: Not an Indian Ownership

Water: Not an Indian Ownership

Jul 14, 2026
 Asif Mahmood In my previous column, I discussed why it is geographically inaccurate to describe India as the upper riparian state for every river. In the case of several major rivers, India itself is a middle riparian state when viewed in relatio…
Pakistan’s gas sector stands at a crossroads

Pakistan’s gas sector stands at a crossroads

Jul 12, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan's gas sector has reached a point where temporary fixes no longer suffice. Every winter, households endure shortages, industries curtail production, and policymakers scramble to manage dwindling supplies through emergency m…
Operation Hard Ball 

Operation Hard Ball 

Jul 11, 2026
Asif Mahmood  India fooled the world for years, but his true face has finally been revealed. The world has begun to realize that Hindutva poses a growing threat to human civilization India has long projected itself as a frontline victim of terr…
Beyond the Ormara crash 

Beyond the Ormara crash 

Jul 11, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The reported cargo aircraft crash off the coast of Ormara is first and foremost a human tragedy. Families wait for answers, colleagues mourn their own, and rescue teams confront the unforgiving sea in the hope of finding survivors …

The guns roar again–but Pakistan must not fall silent

Jul 10, 2026
Abdul Rehman The Iran war has returned. The fragile arrangement keeping the guns quiet finally gave way. The United States and Iran traded blows once again, and continue to do so. From the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, U.S. President Donald T…
From wastage to value
October 17, 2026 Editorial

From wastage to value

Pakistan’s marble and natural stone industry…

Health and education
October 17, 2026 Opinion

Health and education

By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan,…

October 16, 2026 Opinion

Indeed, God does not alter the affairs of a people until they alter their own affairs.

To the honorable people of the…

Honorary Consulate of Romania in Peshawar provides financial assistance to families bereaved by school tragedy
October 16, 2026 Latest News

Honorary Consulate of Romania in Peshawar provides financial assistance to families bereaved by school tragedy

The Honorary Consulate of Romania in…

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Kashmir Elections: The Other Side of the Picture

Kashmir Elections: The Other Side of the Picture

Jul 22, 2026
Asif Mahmood Elections in Azad Kashmir are just around the corner, yet the real issue is that the politicians have been left behind while society has moved ahead. When politicians and politics fall behind but society continues to evolve, a vacuum emerg…
The hardest party to manage in the Iran-US talks

The hardest party to manage in the Iran-US talks

Jul 18, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Diplomacy is often portrayed as a contest between adversaries sitting across a negotiating table. Yet the real challenge frequently lies elsewhere: persuading allies that compromise is preferable to confrontation. As Washington onc…
Beyond GSP+: The Politics of Human Rights

Beyond GSP+: The Politics of Human Rights

Jul 18, 2026
Asif Mahmood The European Commission’s report on GSP+ raises an important question: has Europe weaponized the concept of human rights, particularly minority rights, so that it can deploy this instrument whenever and against whomever it chooses? The …
The next fossil fuel shock is on its way

The next fossil fuel shock is on its way

Jul 17, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The eventual end of hostilities involving Iran, whenever it comes, will undoubtedly be welcomed across the world. Energy markets will stabilize, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will regain a measure of normalcy, and governmen…
The Hindutva Hate Industry

The Hindutva Hate Industry

Jul 17, 2026
Asif Mahmood India's problem is no longer confined to hate speech. Hate itself has become an industry. It is being written, recorded, marketed, streamed, and monetized on some of the world's largest digital platforms. A new report by the Washington-bas…
Pakistan and the Failure of Israel’s Expansionist Agenda

Pakistan and the Failure of Israel’s Expansionist Agenda

Jul 15, 2026
Asif Mahmood One of the gravest threats to peace in the Middle East stems from Israel's expansionist interpretation of the biblical "Land of Israel." Unlike most modern states, Israel has never settled on internationally agreed permanent borders. Inste…
Water: Not an Indian Ownership

Water: Not an Indian Ownership

Jul 14, 2026
 Asif Mahmood In my previous column, I discussed why it is geographically inaccurate to describe India as the upper riparian state for every river. In the case of several major rivers, India itself is a middle riparian state when viewed in relatio…
Pakistan’s gas sector stands at a crossroads

Pakistan’s gas sector stands at a crossroads

Jul 12, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan's gas sector has reached a point where temporary fixes no longer suffice. Every winter, households endure shortages, industries curtail production, and policymakers scramble to manage dwindling supplies through emergency m…
Operation Hard Ball 

Operation Hard Ball 

Jul 11, 2026
Asif Mahmood  India fooled the world for years, but his true face has finally been revealed. The world has begun to realize that Hindutva poses a growing threat to human civilization India has long projected itself as a frontline victim of terr…
Beyond the Ormara crash 

Beyond the Ormara crash 

Jul 11, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The reported cargo aircraft crash off the coast of Ormara is first and foremost a human tragedy. Families wait for answers, colleagues mourn their own, and rescue teams confront the unforgiving sea in the hope of finding survivors …
From wastage to value
October 17, 2026 Editorial

From wastage to value

Pakistan’s marble and natural stone industry…

Health and education
October 17, 2026 Opinion

Health and education

By Sardar Khan Niazi In Pakistan,…

October 16, 2026 Opinion

Indeed, God does not alter the affairs of a people until they alter their own affairs.

To the honorable people of the…

Honorary Consulate of Romania in Peshawar provides financial assistance to families bereaved by school tragedy
October 16, 2026 Latest News

Honorary Consulate of Romania in Peshawar provides financial assistance to families bereaved by school tragedy

The Honorary Consulate of Romania in…

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