Opinion

Ishtiaq Ahmed Islamabad: Cautious relief marked both sides as India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire following several days of intense cross-border hostilities. The escalation began with India launching airstrikes, missiles, and drone…

Shazia Mehboob Tanoli Islamabad: In the early hours of Saturday, Pakistan initiated a bold and unprecedented military operation—Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, meaning "concrete structure"—marking a significant strategic shift from its…

Shazia Mehboob Tanoli Islamabad: More than seventy-five years after their bloody partition, Pakistan and India remain locked in a dangerous rivalry that continues to shape the political and security landscape of South Asia. For…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: It is difficult to separate patriotic emotions from objective analysis when addressing the current tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbours with a long and troubled history. However, in…

Dr Ikramullah Bajaur: In today’s world, social media has become a powerful platform for information, for expressing opinions and for showcasing creativity. It connects people from all corners of the world, enabling them to communicate…

Dr Saif ur Rehman Islamabad: May Day, celebrated around the world as International Workers' Day, is a reminder of the struggles for fair wages, decent work, and the right to employment. This day calls for not just reflection, but action,…

Fizza Zahid  Rawalpindi: A couple of years ago, if someone casually said ramyeon, kimchi, or saranghae with a smile, most people in Pakistan would have stared blankly. Today, those very words echo in classrooms, universities, and urban…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in Indian-occupied Kashmir, relations between Pakistan and India have once again deteriorated sharply. Both neighbouring nuclear-armed countries are engaging in…

Minahil Zahid  Rawalpindi: In the battle for hearts and minds in Pakistan, China is quietly outpacing the United States by weaving together a multifaceted strategy—rooted in economics, culture, media, and consistent political…

Rania Imran Rawalpindi: India does not miss out  on any available opportunity expand its influence and strengthen global ties . This was precisely the case in 2014 when it through the United Nations achieved the backing of 77 countries…