EDITOR’S ARTICLES

Azerbaijan, Armenia seal historic peace deal: Aliyev’s statesmanship shines

Azerbaijan, Armenia seal historic peace deal: Aliyev’s statesmanship shines

Ansar Mahmood Bhatti In what many are calling a historic turning point for the South Caucasus, Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a landmark peace agreement, facilitated by US President Donald Read More

Political witch-hunting a threat to democracy

Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats: ‘a death knell for democracy’

Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The ongoing political crisis in Pakistan, particularly the systematic marginalization of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), raises serious concerns about the future of democracy in the country.Read More

The poor being pushed to the brink

In a country already reeling from the devastating effects of inflation, unemployment, and persistent economic stagnation, the recent

At this critical juncture, the government must remember that leadership is not judged by how well it protects the powerful, but by how compassionately it supports the powerless. The elite Read More

Pakistan-China ties: rebuilding trust

Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats: ‘a death knell for democracy’

Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once hailed as a game-changing strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, today stands at a crossroads. Once the cornerstone of regional Read More

Karachi Tragedy—a reflection of national apathy

Karachi Tragedy—a reflection of national apathy

Opinion Ansar Mahmood Bhatti On July 4, 2025, another tragedy has Karachi—a city that never sleeps, yet never seems to awaken from the nightmare of misgovernance and human suffering. People Read More

Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats: ‘a death knell for democracy’

Supreme Court verdict on reserved seats: ‘a death knell for democracy’

“The current ruling alliance appears powerful on the surface. With the judiciary’s decision gifting them enhanced parliamentary strength, they now wield near-absolute authority. But this power is conditional, fragile, and Read More