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Pakistan’s case for peace between Washington and Tehran
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Pakistan’s case for peace between Washington and Tehran

By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan has consistently strived for de-escalation and peace between the United States and Iran. At a time when confrontation threatens to deepen regional instability, Islamabad’s emphasis…

Pakistan’s case for peace between Washington and Tehran

Pakistan’s case for peace between Washington and Tehran

Oct 23, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Pakistan has consistently strived for de-escalation and peace between the United States and Iran. At a time when confrontation threatens to deepen regional instability, Islamabad’s emphasis on restraint, dialogue and diplomatic eng…
Pakistan Needs a Digital Strategy

Pakistan Needs a Digital Strategy

Jul 30, 2026
 Asif Mahmood I have repeatedly noticed that whenever I post about Kashmir on Facebook, I receive6 a notification saying that my content has been restricted in India under local law. At first, I thought it might be an isolated incident. It was not…
A dangerous war must not be allowed to spread

A dangerous war must not be allowed to spread

Jul 26, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The world is once again confronting a sobering reality: regional conflicts rarely remain confined within borders. In an era of interconnected economies, nuclear deterrence, global supply chains, and instant communication, the conse…
Military pressure can’t resolve strategic dispute

Military pressure can’t resolve strategic dispute

Jul 25, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The latest cycle of confrontation between the US and Iran has once again underscored a familiar truth: military pressure can alter the tactical landscape, but it rarely resolves the strategic dispute. Airstrikes, sanctions and reta…
Governance on trial: What the Senate Committee revealed

Governance on trial: What the Senate Committee revealed

Jul 24, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The recent proceedings of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production have highlighted more than administrative shortcomings; they have exposed a deeper crisis of governance. The committee's scrutiny of public-sector…
The Contours of Terrorism in Balochistan

The Contours of Terrorism in Balochistan

Jul 24, 2026
Asif Mahmood When terrorists kill a judge, they are not settling scores with an individual. They are sending a message to every courtroom where the writ of the state is upheld. That is what makes the assassination of District and Sessions Judge Abdul H…
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…
Time to move from talk to action
October 23, 2026 Editorial

Time to move from talk to action

Pakistan does not lack entrepreneurs, industries…

Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hosts COMSATS Rector at Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
October 22, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hosts COMSATS Rector at Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

H.E. Dr. Oumer H. Oba, Ambassador…

Connecting Pakistan to the future
October 22, 2026 Editorial

Connecting Pakistan to the future

The debate over universal connectivity has…

Pakistan will fully support Saudi Arabia: SK Niazi
October 22, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Pakistan will fully support Saudi Arabia: SK Niazi

Foreign investment and return of capital…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

International rules-based order credibility faces stronger test

International rules-based order credibility faces stronger test

Jul 31, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi For decades, the United States has presented itself as a champion of human rights, accountability and the rule of law. Yet when these principles collide with the interests of one of its closest allies, they appear increasingly nego…
Pakistan Needs a Digital Strategy

Pakistan Needs a Digital Strategy

Jul 30, 2026
 Asif Mahmood I have repeatedly noticed that whenever I post about Kashmir on Facebook, I receive6 a notification saying that my content has been restricted in India under local law. At first, I thought it might be an isolated incident. It was not…
A dangerous war must not be allowed to spread

A dangerous war must not be allowed to spread

Jul 26, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The world is once again confronting a sobering reality: regional conflicts rarely remain confined within borders. In an era of interconnected economies, nuclear deterrence, global supply chains, and instant communication, the conse…
Military pressure can’t resolve strategic dispute

Military pressure can’t resolve strategic dispute

Jul 25, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The latest cycle of confrontation between the US and Iran has once again underscored a familiar truth: military pressure can alter the tactical landscape, but it rarely resolves the strategic dispute. Airstrikes, sanctions and reta…
Governance on trial: What the Senate Committee revealed

Governance on trial: What the Senate Committee revealed

Jul 24, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi The recent proceedings of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production have highlighted more than administrative shortcomings; they have exposed a deeper crisis of governance. The committee's scrutiny of public-sector…
The Contours of Terrorism in Balochistan

The Contours of Terrorism in Balochistan

Jul 24, 2026
Asif Mahmood When terrorists kill a judge, they are not settling scores with an individual. They are sending a message to every courtroom where the writ of the state is upheld. That is what makes the assassination of District and Sessions Judge Abdul H…
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…
Time to move from talk to action
October 23, 2026 Editorial

Time to move from talk to action

Pakistan does not lack entrepreneurs, industries…

Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hosts COMSATS Rector at Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
October 22, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Ambassador Dr. Oumer Hosts COMSATS Rector at Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

H.E. Dr. Oumer H. Oba, Ambassador…

Connecting Pakistan to the future
October 22, 2026 Editorial

Connecting Pakistan to the future

The debate over universal connectivity has…

Pakistan will fully support Saudi Arabia: SK Niazi
October 22, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Pakistan will fully support Saudi Arabia: SK Niazi

Foreign investment and return of capital…

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