Fears of Islamist terrorism in the United States BY Shahid Javed Burki
There are growing fears of domestic terrorism inspired by Muslim groups active in the United Staes. Deciding whether an association …
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Beyond the Blame Game! BY Faisal Ahmad
It has now become a routine practice. Indian national security apparatus is now mentally trained to rely on a reliable …
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Syria’s Symphony
Pakistan and Syria are trying to give their relationship a fresh start. The visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan …
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Balochistan Bells
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has once again placed Balochistan at the centre of the national conversation, stressing the province’s …
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UN for sale? BY Farrukh Khan Pitafi
When I first stepped into the United Nations headquarters at 405 East 42nd Street in New York a decade ago, …
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New Provinces: Redrawing the Map or Changing People’s lives? BY Dr Lubna Zaheer
The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan is not new. Every few years, it resurfaces in national politics. It …
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Governance and bureaucracy BY Dr Syed Akhtar Ali Shah
Khwaja Asif's revelation about the bureaucrats swindling billions, Ahsan Iqbal's thesis that the existing governance model is unworkable, and Mohsin …
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World Bank’s retreat from climate financing commitments BY Syed Mohammad Ali
For over three decades, the World Bank has sought to reposition itself as a champion of sustainable development, repeatedly emphasising …
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Resetting the system BY Ishrat Husain
INTERIOR Minister Mohsin Naqvi has rightly diagnosed Pakistan’s poor performance. But will his prescription — the creation of 12 or …
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Devolution, not division BY Mohsin Saleem Ullah
Every few years, when governance in Pakistan looks particularly strained, the conversation drifts toward the same proposal: carve out new …
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US-Iran conflict and its impacts on US military reach BY Inam Ul Haque
To dominate continents and countries, and to project force in pursuit of political, geostrategic, economic and military objectives, great powers …
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Trump Says No Talks With Iran, Calls Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ By Staff Report
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was not engaged in any discussions with Iran and that …
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Safety is Paramount BY Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi
Culturally, we are not safety-conscious and do not shy away from blowing through red lights or using bare wires with …
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Reforming the Security Council Without Entrenching Privilege BY Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal
The United Nations was founded in 1945 after the League of Nations had failed to preserve peace. Its Security Council …
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The Age of Invisible Warfare BY Zaid Bin Inam
“Is it possible to induce mankind to live without war?” This question, aptly posed by Bertrand Russell, remains relevant in …
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Understanding the alliance of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Turkey BY Shahid Javed Burki
On August 7, 2026, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a pact committing themselves to collective defence against attacks on …
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Desiderata for two nations: what a five-second salute taught us BY Dr Rakhshinda Perveen
It lasted five seconds. A Pakistani Ranger, standing at the Attari-Wagah gate in the last light of a border evening, …
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Why America Needs the US-Saudi Nuclear Deal By Paul J. Saunders
The US-Saudi nuclear agreement can advance American economic and strategic interests while giving Washington greater leverage over Riyadh’s nuclear ambitions. …
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