by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the grand ledger of history, it has repeatedly been witnessed that whenever Pakistan, through the boundless mercy of the Almighty, secures a position of respect and dignity among the nations of the world or draws a breath of relief amid its many challenges, the forces of terrorism are swiftly stirred into renewed frenzy within its borders. The brave custodians of law and order, those steadfast officers and soldiers who stand as the first line of defence, have too often become the primary targets of theseRead More

Many critics argue that the Taliban lack both political maturity and a commitment to civic values; The experience of the past four decades demonstrates that neither war nor isolation has solved Afghanistan’s problems or brought lasting stability By Shamim Shahid After nearly five years of relative silence, former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has once again taken a position on Afghanistan’s future that may open a new chapter in the country’s ongoing political debate. His first ever statement, hitting the headlines, issued after Pakistan latest air strikes inside Afghanistan, killing dozensRead More

BY: Sadaf Khaliq The Iran vs. U.S. rivalry is far from a two-way battle it’s a fault line, and its rumbles echo from the Middle East’s oil markets to South Asia’s grain markets. To understand what this war really is, and how it can be ended, it is important to see beyond the headlines and to recognize the underlying dynamics of these two countries, which keep them locked in war. A War Unlike OthersWar strategy over history has been always the same, to neutralize the strengths of their rivals byRead More

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Public education systems thrive on trust. They depend not only on policies, budgets and infrastructure but also on the confidence that exists between governments, teachers and communities. Once that trust begins to erode, even the most ambitious reform agenda struggles to deliver meaningful results. The latest controversy surrounding Punjab’s Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, serves as a reminder that words spoken from positions of authority can either strengthen that trust or weaken it. The controversy erupted after a video clip circulated on social media showing theRead More