Hybrid Warfare By: Dr Zia Ul Haque Shamsi on October 7, 2024States are created with a purpose and act for a purpose. Hamas’s actions of October 7, 2023, were for a specific purpose and Israel’s response since then is also with a purpose. One can differ with that purpose and debate on the integrity of the respective purpose will continue, like always. The purpose of each […]
Ethnic Venom By: Sikandar Noorani on October 7, 2024As per latest notification of Interior Ministry Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has been banned amid serious security concerns. In the wake of surging terrorism in bordering areas of KP, banned PTM has been meaningfully vocal against state institutions especially armed forces and LEAs. Reportedly, the group has been fueling ethnic fire out of cross-border terrorism […]
Muslim Solidarity, Western Interests, and Global Strategic Alliances By: Fariha Farrukh on October 6, 2024Pakistan’s unique geopolitical and ideological standing has earned it an unparalleled role not just within the Muslim Ummah and the Western world, but also in its alliances with global powers like China, Turkey, and Russia. As a nuclear-armed state, a critical player in regional security, and a nation that represents the aspirations of over 1.9 […]
Iran-Israel Tensions and America By: Ali Anwar on October 6, 2024Iran’s missile attacks on Israel, the situation in the Middle East appears to be escalating further. There is concern that Israel may respond with retaliatory attacks, which would likely provoke Iran, potentially leading to an expanding conflict that may be difficult to stop. After the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli attack, […]
Sham and Cosmetic Exercise in IIOJK By: Faisal Ahmad on October 6, 2024The political landscape in IIOJK has been fraught with tension and controversy amidst the recent elections in the region. The Kashmir issue has been one of the most enduring and complex disputes in South Asia which is globally recognized as a conflict that should be resolved in accordance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions […]
Constitutional Package: Should We Be Sceptical? By: Maham Imran on October 6, 2024As passive observers of the developments related to the constitutional package, both you and I have been very critical of nearly all the arguments in its favour, highly suspecting it to be a part of a bigger facade. This scepticism ties into the widely debated claim that these amendments have been “politicised” without cause and […]
From Burnout to Balance By: Dr Waqas Ahmed on October 6, 2024Targeted strategies prioritising mental health, flexibility, and supportive leadership can create workplaces where employees thrive and achieve their full potential. In the fast-paced world of modern office life, stress has become an unwelcome yet familiar companion for many employees in Pakistan. The demands of long working hours, unending deadlines, and unrealistic expectations are often glorified […]
Constitutional Package: Should We Be Sceptical? By: Maham Imran on October 6, 2024As passive observers of the developments related to the constitutional package, both you and I have been very critical of nearly all the arguments in its favour, highly suspecting it to be a part of a bigger facade. This scepticism ties into the widely debated claim that these amendments have been “politicised” without cause and […]
Navigating the Economic Crossroads By: Jawad Saleem on October 5, 2024Pakistan’s economic landscape in October 2024 stands at a complex intersection, where stabilization efforts collide with deeply embedded structural deficiencies. As a financial expert assessing the trajectory, the recent 37-month, $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), approved in late September 2024, represents a critical juncture for both macroeconomic […]
Staged Elections By: Javed Iqbal on October 5, 2024To hoodwink the world community into believing in its false narrative of normalization, the Modi led regime recently staged a drama of elections in IIOJ&K. In an environment of fear and chaos created through heavy militarization, how can democratic processes take place? To manage results of the elections, the BJP government carried out measures like […]