M Alam Brohi

There is no dispute with Urdu as a language. No one challenges its contribution as a lingua franca in the country. There is no controversy over its literary contribution in the Sub-continent. All the federating units of Pakistan agree to have it as the national language of the country along with the developed indigenous languages […]

Last week, the MQM-P organised a dialogue titled, “Gahwara e Adab” (Cradle of Literature) in Karachi Arts Council; highlighting Urdu as the symbol of the cultural and civilisational heritage of the Pakistani nation. The session, presided over by Federal Minister Asad Umer, was graced by known Urdu authors, including Anwar Maqsood and Aalia Imam. The […]

Since the stunning fall of Kabul to the Taliban on August 15, Afghanistan has been precariously hanging onto a dangerous cliff with the potential of a safe return to peace and stability or a plunge in the depth of devastating chaos and anarchy. This poses a daunting challenge to the civilised world in general and […]

Cricket fans, rather the entire Pakistani nation was outrightly shocked by the sudden decision of New Zealanders to cancel the series of matches in Pakistan. With the dust raised by this extraordinary event settling, it has become clear that they took this decision on the frivolous security alert conveyed by the so-called five eyes at […]

The passing away of Sardar Attaullah Mengal on September 2, 2021, deprived Balochistan of the towering presence of an honest, sincere, wise and veteran leader of greater political acumen. A leader of unimpeachable character and indefatigable spirit, Sardar Mengal was not only a Baloch nationalist but a strong voice for the oppressed people of the […]

While withdrawing from Afghanistan, the US forces have destroyed or partially disabled as much of war ammunition and military equipment as they could have done in the rush of their abrupt flight. These included planes, warship helicopters, Humvees, vehicles, and modern weapons. The fact that these assets were made useless for the next government reflects […]

“Celebratory gunfire resounded across the Afghan capital on the 31 August as the Taliban took control of the airport following the withdrawal of the last US troops, marking the end of a 20-year war,” reported an English daily. After the departure of the last flight, the Taliban spokesman called it a “historic day and a […]

Pakistan, wittingly or unwittingly, is caught in the crosshair of the rivalry between the two great powers of the world, which would test the diplomatic skills of our foreign and security policy mandarins. Diplomacy without military prowess and economic strength does not yield desired results. Economic stability is the foremost pre-requisite for a country’s success […]

The Foreign policy options for Pakistan in the coming decade need to be viewed within the perspective of the intensifying Sino-US competition and confrontation. The US-led Western states, after humiliation in Afghanistan, have already launched an insidious campaign to hold Pakistan responsible for the swift advances of the Taliban. This is a dangerous narrative and […]

With Taliban raging with violence in rural Afghanistan and taking hold of some important chokepoints and towns, while overlooking Tajikistan, Iran and Pakistan, and well set to take their offensive confiscations to the capitals of the districts under their control; the Kabul regime is showing no urgency for intra-Afghan talks, whereas, the regional countries are […]