There should be no doubt that banned terrorist groups are striving hard to destabilise Pakistan. The modality adopted for coordinated attacks in Baluchistan speaks for itself about the ill intentions of the terrorist groups (like the banned BLA) and their foreign backers. The scope of terrorist strikes is not restricted only to the physical domain, […]
Misplaced Criticism from Amnesty International
Recent criticism from Amnesty International on Constitutional Amendments in Pakistan seems misplaced, with a strong impression of unnecessary meddling in legislative matters. The process of legislation, including all amendments, has always taken place as per the processes laid down in the Constitution. In the presence of the upper and lower houses of the parliament, Pakistan […]
Pakistan’s Quiet Governance Reset: From Perception to Measurable Transparency
For decades, Pakistan has struggled not only with corruption but with an equally damaging global and domestic perception of pervasive institutional decay. This perception, shaped by historical weaknesses, selective international commentary, and episodic political instability, has often overshadowed substantive governance reforms underway within the country. Today, however, Pakistan stands at a critical juncture where data-driven […]
Radicalised Seminaries in Afghanistan
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 […]