Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Politics should not play spoilsport in hockey
The recent decision by Indian authorities to deny visas to Pakistan’s men and women hockey teams for the upcoming Asia Cup is both unfortunate and deeply disappointing. At a time when sports should serve as a bridge between nations, especially neighbours with shared cultural and historical ties, such moves only deepen existing rifts and discourage the very values of sportsmanship and diplomacy that international competitions are meant to uphold. While it is understandable that relations between India and Pakistan are currently strained, the realm of sports—particularly hockey, which has aRead More
Climate Change: A Growing Threat to Pakistan’s Future
For Pakistan, climate action is not a choice—it is a necessity Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present-day reality, and Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world. The impacts are visible, frequent, and devastating. From melting glaciers in the north to prolonged droughts in the south, the country is already bearing the brunt of rising global temperatures. Pakistan contributes less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it consistently ranks among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change. TheRead More
The Decay of International Law
Special to Islamabad POST By Adam M. Tugio International law these days mostly derives from European practices shaped in the 17th Century. The 1648 Westphalia Treaty set the framework for relationships between European monarchs. They were pledged to respect for sovereignty and exercise non-interference in domestic affairs of other countries. These principles become the foundation of today’s international relations, reflected in the United Nations Charter. Yet, if we observe closely, it was pretty much a European legal system. Dutch scholar Hugo Grotius – often hailed as the father of internationalRead More
Legal doctrines can help Pakistan secure Indus waters rights: Experts
ISLAMABAD, May 4: In the wake of India’s claims of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) being ‘in abeyance,’ Pakistan has a strategic opportunity to think out of the box, reframe the discourse on the treaty, assert its water rights, and highlight the treaty’s structural flaws at international legal and environmental forums. This was the consensus at a seminar titled “Indus Waters Treaty ‘in Abeyance’: Implications and Strategic Pathways for Pakistan” held at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), Islamabad. The speakers included Dr Hassan Abbas, a noted water expert, MirzaRead More
Pakistan can use conventional, nuclear weapons against India: Envoy warns
MOSCOW, MAY 4: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Khalid Jamali, has issued a stern warning to India, stating that Islamabad will respond with full force, including the use of both conventional and nuclear weapons, if provoked into war. In a recent interview with Russian media, Ambassador Jamali said there was proof of India preparing for military action and accused it of making “irresponsible statements” that have heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. He emphasized that numerical strength would hold little value in the event of war. “When it comes toRead More
Japanese IT delegation meets Senator Shahzad Waseem
ISLAMABAD, MAY 4 /DNA/ – Senator Dr Shahzad Waseem hosted head of Japan IT delegation, Wakako Sakurai, the former Ambassador of Japan Kuninori Matsuda along with their delegation, at his residence during their visit to Pakistan. The delegation is currently in the country to explore potential avenues of collaboration in the information technology sector, with a particular emphasis on engaging and employing Pakistan’s talented pool of young IT graduates. During the meeting in-depth discussions were held on ways and means to facilitate this collaborative effort, focusing on innovation, skills development,Read More