Pakistan’s relations with Azerbaijan are not new; rather, the foundation of these strong ties was laid during Nawaz Sharif’s first tenure as Prime Minister, when Heydar Aliyev was President of Azerbaijan and the father of the current President, Ilham Aliyev. Today, this legacy is being carried forward by Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and […]
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Between Applause and Action
As a participant of the Congressional Pakistan Caucus symposium at the U.S. Capitol on March 24, 2026, I was struck by something that distinguished this gathering from the familiar choreography of bilateral engagement: this was a first. The Congressional Pakistan Caucus had not convened a public symposium before. The room carried the particular energy of […]
‘Dara’ draws packed hall, prolonged applause at Faiz International Festival
Ajoka Theatre captivated audiences on the inaugural day of the Faiz International Festival at Alhamra Hall 2 with its acclaimed production Dara. Performed before a jam-packed hall, the powerful staging and evocative performances drew sustained and heartfelt applause from the audience, setting a compelling artistic and intellectually vibrant tone for the festival’s opening proceedings. Written […]