Politics Of Reconciliation on February 15, 2024“Democracy is not just a political system; it is a way of life. It recognizes the innate dignity of each person, fosters human flourishing, and embraces the pursuit of shared values. In the words of John F. Kennedy, ‘Democracy is never a final achievement. It is a call to an untiring effort.” Pakistan has been […]
Pakistan’s Politics at CrossRoads on February 5, 2024Pakistan, being a blend of ethnicities comprising varying regional, sectarian and cultural diversities, always succeeded in sustaining its cohesive and nationalist outlook. With unflinching resolve replete with sacrifices, even the fissiparous tendencies sparked by hostile state and non-state actors were effectively checked. Attainment of these feats is certainly an outcome of the collective prudence of […]
Conscious Blunders on January 17, 2024The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a key Indian agency in the complex web of law enforcement, charged with looking into cases of money laundering (ML) and breaches of foreign exchange laws. But it is intentionally relegated to a toothless apparatus in battling economic crimes. It is crucial to analyse the ED’s operations in detail, explore […]
Conscious Blunders on January 17, 2024The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a key Indian agency in the complex web of law enforcement, charged with looking into cases of money laundering (ML) and breaches of foreign exchange laws. But it is intentionally relegated to a toothless apparatus in battling economic crimes. It is crucial to analyse the ED’s operations in detail, explore […]
India’s Jingoistic Gambits on January 10, 2024BJP’s government has consistently remained engaged in supporting any electoral campaign with hate-mongering, fictitious and politically motivated propaganda against Muslims in India in general and Pakistan in particular. Ironically, India’s Hindutva-driven society succumbs to such political gimmicks and BJP succeeds in securing electoral victory. A recent opinion article by Sachin Parashar in The Times of […]
From Grief to Triumph on December 16, 2023An unsettling recollection of the horrific terrorist attack that took place at the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar on December 16, 2014, lingers in the hearts of the people of Pakistan. The responsibility for this appalling incident lies with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claiming the lives of 134 students, teachers, and the school principal. […]
Hindutva Driven Justice on December 14, 2023The verdict by the Indian Supreme Court on December 11 has caused a stir around the world and brought attention to the Hindutva ideology’s supremacy over justice. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and a bench that was predominately composed of non-Muslims organized this historic ruling, which affirmed the contentious repeal of Article 370 and stripped Jammu […]
Straightening the Twist on November 26, 2023When Pakistan gained its independence, it struggled with a very weak economic base and inadequate infrastructure. Many experts at the time were alarmed by LIFE Magazine’s prescient forecast, published in its January 1948 edition, that Pakistan would collapse within six months as a result of anticipated economic instability. This dismal prognosis resulted from the country […]
Strong Military Forces on November 6, 2023Throughout the annals of history, countries have often been embroiled in conflicts and power struggles as they endeavor to safeguard their sovereignty and security. Weaker states with limited military might were often subjugated by larger ones with strong armies. The contemporary Gaza conflict is an apt example of this harsh reality; it is a stark […]
Kashmir’s Struggle: Black Day on October 30, 2023The conflict in Kashmir has a complicated past that dates back to the division of British India in 1947. Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, was offered the option of joining either India or Pakistan. The First Kashmir War and ensuing tensions followed the country’s choice to join […]