In August 2021, after taking over the Kabul throne in a dramatic way, the Afghan Taliban strategised the national education system by establishing more religious seminaries, and the number had swelled to 23000 in May 2025. Experts and human rights observers describe this as a systematic effort to exploit religious education for long-term ideological control […]
Method in The Madness
Sensational slogans and lofty claims might play well in gatherings of blind followers, but total reliance on such hollow traits in the long run proves harmful for political parties. This principle is especially applicable to the parties struggling in the peculiar political environment of Pakistan. The current leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is confronting a […]
From India with Hatred!
New Delhi has mastered the art of deception and conspiracy under the watch of the Modi regime. While portraying India as a democratic country, the BJP regime is deeply involved in spreading terrorism in neighbouring countries using its intelligence agencies. For long, Pakistan has been raising the issue of Indian sponsorship to banned terrorist groups […]
Istanbul Dialogue: Hopes and Concerns
The second round of the Pakistan-Afghanistan dialogue in Istanbul has ended with a note to resume the process from November 6. Crucial negotiations took place in Istanbul between delegations from Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban. The primary objective of these talks was to achieve progress on Pakistan’s core demand, revolving around ending the cross-border terrorism […]
TLP on the Brink of a Ban!
The Punjab government has moved to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) due to a history of violent protests, damage to public property, and attacks on law enforcement personnel. Justifications for this tough decision revolve around violent extremism concerns and emphasis on the need to maintain public order. A similar federal ban was imposed on the […]
Call for Reform or Populism?
On August 29, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) issued a 38-point “Charter of Demands,” outlining an ambitious array of demands aimed at tackling the region’s pressing economic, political and social challenges. The group’s origins date back to 2022 when it emerged as a response to widespread dissatisfaction over inflation, unemployment […]