One of the most significant events of 2025 was when the United States captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.?Regardless of how the Venezuelan public perceived them, a question had to be asked: was it justified? As usual, Western and Eastern allies were confused but kept mum. It instilled confidence within […]
Op-Ed
People with a Purpose!
The title “people with a purpose” might appear strange and yet interesting. The purpose is to initiate a debate on the subject by posing a few questions, like: who are they, where are they, when do they appear, and how do we find them? These are some of the questions that every living being wonders […]
Diplomacy in White Coats: Health Silk Road (Part III)
Digital health solutions are increasingly important in enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency, particularly in remote or underserved areas. Under the HSR, in 2018, the Chinese company Huawei signed an agreement with the Government of Papua New Guinea to build a telemedicine system that would facilitate remote medical consultations and improve healthcare delivery in rural areas. […]
July 5, 1977: A Lesson in History, The Journey of Elections and the Power of the People
July 5 is a day in the history of Pakistan that is not a significant date but a turning point that has had an impact on the political, constitutional and democratic journey of the country. Some events in the history of nations can stand in every way to make us think about the passage of […]
Taliban’s Ethnic Dilemma
Five years of forced rule by the Afghan regime without equal representation of different ethnic groups and poor governance, suppression of women’s rights, and policy have been in the media limelight. Every day there is a new story of fighting between different ruling groups over distribution of resources and share in government. The latest in […]
Azad Jammu and Kashmir and National Unity
Azad Jammu and Kashmir has always stood as a symbol of Pakistan’s national position on the Kashmir dispute, its diplomatic efforts at the international level, and the political aspirations of the Kashmiri people. For decades, this region has conveyed to the world that the people of Kashmir firmly believe in a peaceful and constitutional struggle […]
Farewell, Khamenei
The farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not merely the farewell of a political leader; it marks the closing of an era that profoundly shaped Iran’s position in the modern world. As Iran holds public mourning and funeral ceremonies from July 4 to July 9, 2026, the emotions surrounding his departure go far beyond sorrow. […]
What Can Pakistan Learn from Top QS-Ranked Universities?
The world’s leading universities, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Oxford, Stanford University, Harvard University, and University of Cambridge, consistently dominate the QS World University Rankings. Their success is not based solely on historical prestige; rather, it reflects innovative teaching practices, rigorous assessment systems, strong research cultures, international collaboration, and close links with industry. […]
From Tarn Taran to Pakistan!
Whenever a major crime is reported in India’s border state of Punjab, the official narrative often follows a familiar pattern. Before the deeper causes of the incident are fully investigated, attention quickly shifts toward Pakistan. Whether it is a drug seizure, an arms recovery, or an alleged terror plot, the accusation of a Pakistan-backed network […]
A Home of One’s Own Is One of Allah’s Greatest Blessings
Having a home of one’s own is one of the greatest blessings bestowed by Allah. Its true value can only be understood by those who are homeless or forced to live in rented accommodation. Those who have inherited family homes from their forefathers can hardly comprehend the feeling that owning a home is nothing less […]