December 16 – A Dark Day on December 17, 2024December 16th is regarded as a day of deep sadness and reflection in Pakistan. On this anniversary, the country remembers two of its saddest tragedies: The Fall of Dhaka in 1971 and the 2014 APS Peshawar tragedy. These events are all characterised by a tremendous degree of pain and a strong spirit that soared above […]
The Propaganda Battlefield on December 14, 2024Social media has become an important phenomenon that appeals to a wide audience, especially youth. Many users find it to be a compelling platform because of its capacity to offer rapid access to information, enhance interpersonal interactions, and foster relationships and enterprises. However, people with malicious intent, such as terrorists and criminals, might abuse social […]
The Blue Economy on December 10, 2024Earth is frequently referred to as “the blue planet” because around 70 percent of its surface is covered by water. The ocean is the backbone of the global economy, sustaining some 3.5 billion people whose livelihoods depend on it. Considering how vital the ocean is, the idea of the “blue economy” becomes significant. The concept […]
Hindutva – The Threat to Secularism and Global Peace on December 1, 2024A society can experience severe instability in the social, political, and economic domains when it is dominated by a hateful ideology. The very institutions that are supposed to be protecting the most vulnerable frequently become involved in targeting them, subjecting them to harassment, violence, and sometimes even deadly attacks. In India, this concerning dynamic has […]
Strategic Partnership or Hidden Agendas? on November 17, 2024For a long time, India has been acting deceptively, using its alliances to benefit itself while pretending to be a friendly partner. This dual nature is especially clear in its growing relationship with Russia. India’s strategy to increase its influence in Eurasia is demonstrated by the $35 billion in trade that occurred between India and […]
Brutal Assault on Innocent Civilians on November 12, 2024 The morning of November 9 in Quetta was filled with sadness and despair as the loud explosion from a bomb blast echoed through the city, marking yet another tragic day in the ongoing violence that affects the region. This blast on the railway station claimed the lives of 24 innocent individuals and left 40 […]
India’s Shadow Play in Bangladesh’s Politics on November 5, 2024India has a history of meddling in the internal affairs of its neighbours, like a master puppeteer who secretly pulls the strings in a puppet show. The recent revelations regarding General Mujeeb’s connections with the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in Bangladesh is a prime example of this. RAW has played a major role in […]
SCO Summit 2024 on October 12, 2024The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) 2024 summit is set for October 15-16, 2024 in Islamabad. It is a great honor for Pakistan to host this significant event. It shows that SCO members are keen on having good relations with Pakistan. The purpose of this summit is to promote political and economic opportunities and address security […]
Is Democracy a Mirage in Kashmir? on October 5, 2024The election phase of the state assembly elections in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has been completed on 1st October. However, this event is shrouded in controversy and skepticism. These elections happened five years after the BJP government took direct control of the region by suspending the state legislature. This move has raised questions […]
Balochistan – Beyond Myths and Biases on September 27, 2024The accession of Kalat in Pakistan is a significant event in the complex history of Balochistan that has profound effects on the region’s socioeconomic structure. This pivotal moment, however, has also exposed deep-seated divisions within the diverse ethnic groups of Balochistan. The external forces have been quick to exploit these fractures, spreading misinformation to further […]