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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…

Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history

Federal cabinet meeting rescheduled for today

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 …

Trump signs deal to end longest US government shutdown in history

Federal cabinet meeting rescheduled for today

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