The situation in Balochistan is complex and cannot be understood without examining its underlying details. What the state faces is not a single, identifiable threat but a multi layered phenomenon resembling a hydra headed force. The campaign of violence against the state manifests in different forms and operates through multiple channels. There are those who […]
Empty Chairs, Full Rhetoric
The PTI rally in Kashmir, just after the KP provincial assembly session in the stadium, reminds me of Shakespearean Comedy of Errors. What a pity indeed! The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s rally in Kashmir raised more questions than answers. He spoke loudly before mostly empty chairs, made big claims, and relied on hollow statements. […]
Islamic Credentials of Pakistani Statehood
Certain armed groups seek to legitimize their acts of violence by asserting that they are engaged in a struggle to implement Islamic governance in Pakistan. This claim, however, does not withstand legal or theological scrutiny. Pakistan, by its constitutional foundation and institutional framework, already qualifies as an Islamic state. Therefore, the use of armed violence […]
The Unholy Troika
With the recent announcement from TTP leadership about forming an alliance with India against Pakistan, a critical question arises: Is this permissible under Islamic law? What guidance does Islamic jurisprudence provide in this regard? Is it acceptable to collaborate with non-Muslims to fight an Islamic state? The answer is: No. Muslims are not allowed under […]