Transforming Punjab Together By: Naveed Rafaqat Ahmad on December 22, 2024In just under a year, Punjab has undergone a sea of transformation under the stewardship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The pace of change is something I would call breathtaking, a testament to what determined leadership can achieve when the well-being of the people takes centre stage. From reshaping governance to strengthening the economy, […]
Chasing Shadows By: Fariha Farrukh on December 22, 2024The phenomenon of drones and unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has evolved from a niche subject to a hotly debated global issue, intertwined with national security, technological advancements, and humanity’s enduring fascination with the unknown. This topic, once relegated to the realm of conspiracy theories, is now taken seriously by governments, scientists, and even militaries worldwide. […]
December 16 By: Ali Anwar on December 22, 2024December 16 reminds us that Pakistan’s eastern wing separated from us due to the political maneuvering and shortcomings of some of our own on that day. On this very December 16 2014, the tragic APS incident occurred, where innocent children were martyred in the name of Islam. When East wing, or East Pakistan as it […]
Blasphemy Crisis By: Zakir Ullah on December 22, 2024In Pakistan, blasphemy accusations have become synonymous with mob violence and extrajudicial killings, overshadowing justice and eroding fundamental human rights. The recent murders of Dr Shah Nawaz in Umerkot and Abdul Ali in Quetta serve as chilling reminders of a society where allegations – often unsubstantiated – can rapidly escalate into death sentences. These tragedies […]
Right of Self-Determination By: Malik Muhammad Ashraf on December 21, 2024Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Universal Realization of the Right of the People to Self-determination” has been adopted by the UN General Assembly with consensus. The resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for right to self-determination for people under foreign occupation, colonial domination and subjugation and calls upon states responsible for such acts to cease immediately their military intervention, […]
Israel on Rampage – II By: M Alam Brohi on December 21, 2024The wealthy Arab states were anxious before the first election of Donald Trump in the year 2017 about the reduced US role in the Middle East looking desperately for new strategic partners, and they are now concerned about the expansionism of Israel with the support of the US and the Western countries. With the exit […]
Peace and Security Remain Illusive By: Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai on December 21, 2024Mr Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations spoke during a seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly on February 7, 2024, “Although peace is the “raison d’être” of the United Nations, it is the one thing missing most dramatically from the world. The Secretary-General stressed that people want peace with security and dignity, […]
Fire of Nationalism By: Jawad Saleem on December 21, 2024Nationalism in Asia is a phenomenon deeply rooted in the region’s historical, cultural, and political evolution. Emerging from the throes of colonial rule, nationalism initially served as a powerful tool for liberation, unity, and self-determination. However, in the modern era, it has taken on more complex and often divisive forms, influencing domestic policies and reshaping […]
From Ayodhya to Sambhal By: Faisal Ahmad on December 20, 2024The terrible violence in Sambhal during a government survey of a mosque has drawn unsettling parallels to the infamous Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya in 1992. Just as the destruction of Babri Masjid was fueled by a fear among Hindu extremists that Muslims might assert control over sacred spaces, the violence in Sambhal underscores an […]
PTI’s Toxic Narrative By: Qamar Rafiq on December 20, 2024Vicious propaganda, violent protests, widespread misinformation, attacks on state institutions, and violations of diplomatic norms-these are not elements of a horror movie but defining characters of PTI’s politics, which have plunged Pakistan into a state of uncertainty. I find myself numb with confusion and horror at how PTI leaders are driven by a blend of […]