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Israel could not have fought Iran without American support

Jun 06, 2026

By Sardar Khan Niazi The debate over the recent Israel-Iran war often focuses on military tactics, intelligence successes, and regional power balances. Yet one reality stands above all others: Israel could not have launched, sustained, or defended such…

How long will the present war in the Middle East last?

Mar 14, 2026

By Sardar Khan Niazi The question echoing across diplomatic corridors and ordinary households alike is deceptively simple: how long will the current war in the Middle East last? Yet the answer remains stubbornly elusive. Wars in this region rarely foll…

Questions over Achakzai’s meeting

Mar 13, 2026

Asif Mahmood The meeting between British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and Mahmood Khan Achakzai, who is the Leader of the Opposition, has raised several questions. These questions deserve to be examined with seriousness. At a time when the region ap…

Afghanistan’s Militants and Baseless Accusations on Pakistan

Mar 11, 2026

Asif Mahmood Pakistan on the one hand is itself a victim of terrorism emanating from Afghanistan, and the safe havens available to militant groups inside Afghanistan have become a serious threat to Pakistan’s security. Yet at the same time an absurd na…

The real wealth of our nation

Mar 10, 2026

By Sakandar AliEvery generation is defined by its response to the challenges of its time. Today, the future of our land rests in the potential of those who are yet to build it.Let us consider the weight of our reality: Pakistan’s youth population, includi…

Trump’s war of choice

Mar 07, 2026

By Sardar Khan Niazi In international politics, the most dangerous wars are not those fought in self-defense but those launched by choice. When a powerful state decides to use military force against a country that poses no immediate or direct threat, t…

The only path for regional security

Mar 06, 2026

By Sardar Khan Niazi In the face of ongoing regional tensions, one truth remains undeniable: meaningful negotiation is the only path to lasting peace. The complexities of geopolitics demand that we move beyond the limits of rhetoric, posturing and inst…

India Was Never Truly Iran’s Friend

Mar 05, 2026

Asif Mahmood When the winds of time shifted ever so slightly, the many colors of the Sangh Parivar’s proclaimed friendship with Ira faded at once. What remained was not a garland of solidarity but a trident dipped in Muslim blood. For years, we were to…

The British High Commissioner and Interfaith Harmony

Mar 04, 2026

Prof. Hafiz Sajjad Qamar The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has been discharging herresponsibilities with remarkable energy and purpose. She remains consistently engaged instrengthening Pakistan–UK relations and advancing coopera…

Information Warfare and the Western Press

Mar 03, 2026

Asif Mahmood After the American and Israeli strike, the Washington Post stepped in to shape the narrative that followed. The debate was subtly redirected. Readers were told that American intelligence did not see any immediate threat from Iran, but that…

Hindutva and Zionism: Converging Power and Regional Consequences

Mar 02, 2026

Asif Mahmood The accelerating partnership between Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu has entered a decisive phase. Israel’s recent direct military strikes on Iran have not only widened the theatre of conflict but also exposed the hard strategic core …

June 6, 2026 Editorial

Trade diplomacy and economic opportunity

June 6, 2026 Opinion

What Does the Joint Action Committee Really Want in Azad Kashmir?

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Pakistan reiterates ‘firm opposition’ to use of chemical weapons at UN Security Council.

June 5, 2026 Blog

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Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Shehbaz’s balanced diplomacy with Iran, Saudi Arabia

Mar 15, 2026

By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan has long had to navigate the shifting fault lines of Middle Eastern politics. Few rivalries have tested Islamabad’s diplomatic agility as consistently as that between Iran and Saudi Arabia. At a time when tensions across t…