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 […]
SC Verdict – Ramifications on October 25, 2023A perennially divisive topic in legal and political debates across the globe is the trial of civilians in military courts. The argument that only military courts should hear trials involving state-sponsored attacks is supported by the conviction that these organisations have the knowledge and security procedures required to handle national security-related issues. It is crucial […]
Indian propaganda exposed on October 23, 2023In the history of politics and influence, propaganda has always been a potent tool. It entails the spread of information, frequently information that is skewed or false, in order to support a specific political cause or point of view. Recently, Hindu nationalist propaganda from India has acquired popularity across a range of channels, including the […]
Urgency to deal with TTP threat on October 2, 2023Following a two-decade absence, the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan has had an impact on the security dynamics of surrounding nations. Pakistan, which shares a lengthy and porous border with Afghanistan, is one of the countries most impacted. In addition to raising questions about the stability of the area, the Afghan Taliban’s comeback has […]
Cricket’s Darkest Hour on October 1, 2023Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reign has been characterized by a number of divisive choices and policies that have had a significant impact both domestically and internationally since he came into power in 2013. The Modi administration’s advocacy of a Hindu Rashtra and its reorientation of foreign and security policy toward a stronger partnership with the […]
Sukhdool Murder – Hindutva Transcending Borders on September 22, 2023Human rights violations are a major issue in the world of international relations. The recent murder of Sukhdool, which took place post Hardeep Singh killing, has once again brought India’s suspected complicity in human rights abuses under investigation, this time in a foreign country. The complexity of this instance casts doubt on common understanding of […]
Empowering youth of Balochistan on September 13, 2023Balochistan constitutes 43 percent of the total area of the country. The province is abundent with massive natural reserves of precious minerals. This region has tremendous potentials to contribute in Pakistan’s economy. Its spectacular and diversified land mass, dilligent inhabitants and variegated culture add to its significance not only domestically but at regional level as […]
Lok Sabah elections! Underlying dread for BJP on September 7, 2023The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) finds itself in a weird juxtaposition of hope for electoral success and an underlying dread that seems nearly intractable as the Lok Sabha elections loom on the horizon. Despite the BJP’s seeming success in administration, recent losses and impending state elections indicate that the path ahead will be more difficult. […]