Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer For over a decade, Xi Jinping, has consolidated power to an extent unseen and has reshaped the CCP elite through a sweeping anti-corruption campaign, curtailed civil society, restructured and modernized the military and expanded state involvement in the economy. He has also pursued assertive foreign policies escalating military activity around Taiwan, expanding China’s presence in the South China Sea, deploying confrontational “wolf warrior” diplomacy and deepening ties with Russia even after its invasion of Ukraine. This has ushered in what is widely viewed as Xi’s personalRead More

Kaynat Siddique Punjab’s fertile plains have long been home to cities that carry centuries of cultural, political and spiritual heritage. Among these lies Chunian, a city whose roots stretch back nearly two centuries and beyond. While modern urban centers like Lahore, Faisalabad and Multan dominate contemporary discussions, Chunian quietly stands as a reminder of Punjab’s layered history. Its mosques, temples and neighborhoods echo the architectural diversity of bygone eras, while its myths, legends and ruins connect the present with a rich past.In its early days, the mighty River Beas flowedRead More