Pakistan endures a heavy burden in its war against terror: over 84,000 civilians and security personnel have been killed since 2001, with Pashtun soldiers and families among the hardest hit. Against this backdrop, the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has seized full advantage of Pakistan’s democratic freedoms-holding rallies, speaking to the press, winning parliamentary seats-yet often […]
Pakistan-Iran and Fake News
In today’s volatile regional landscape, the spread of misinformation has become a potent weapon for various actors with ulterior motives. Recent days have witnessed a calculated campaign of false claims regarding the Pakistan-Iran border, peddling fabricated narratives about closures and abnormal activity. These efforts, orchestrated by elements aiming to undermine regional stability and diplomatic cohesion, […]
Pakistan: Afghanistan’s Steadfast Partner
Despite complex regional dynamics, Pakistan has consistently championed a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan, seeing it not merely as a neighbourly duty but a strategic imperative for regional stability. Time and again, Pakistan has extended a hand of genuine friendship, proving itself a reliable and compassionate ally. Our nations share a relationship stretching back centuries. Ancient […]
Daesh or BLA: The Threat Remains
In the tribal belts and mountain shadows, two flags flutter for terror: Daesh and the BLA. One wraps itself in theocratic absolutism, the other in ethnic separatism. Their slogans differ, their semantics differ, and their sponsors may differ but the endgame is the same: to unravel Pakistan from within. Their recent infighting may tempt observers […]
India and Balochistan
The wind, a whisper across the unforgiving plains of Balochistan, carries tales not of ancient lore, but of a modern malignancy. It speaks of a shadow, long and reaching, cast from across the eastern border – a shadow India, in its cunning, calls strategy. But we, who live under its chill, know it by another […]
Weaponising Faith
Pakistan’s ongoing struggle against violent extremism often hinges not just on military or intelligence operations, but on the crucial battle of ideas. Ergo, to see volatile tribal regions become even more critical due to influence of figures like Noor Wali Mehsud is a particularly insidious challenge. Why, you may ask? Noor Wali, who leads the […]
Battle Against Extremism
Pakistan continues to navigate the treacherous currents of extremism, a challenge that gnaws at its social cohesion and hinders its progress. The vision of a moderate, democratic nation, though foundational, often clashes with the grim reality of sectarian violence, militant attacks, and pervasive intolerance weaponised in the name of faith. While external adversaries may seek […]
Khawarij’s Desecration of Mosques
In Islam, mosques stand as sacrosanct spaces, embodying havens of peace, dedicated worship, and the vital unity of the Muslim community. Tragically, the Khawarij, a historically rooted radical faction marked by their extremist interpretations, have perverted these very sanctuaries into epicentres of violence and fear. Their exploitation of the inherent sanctity of mosques not only […]
Overseas Convention
In a determined step towards welcoming its extended global family, Pakistan is hosting the first-ever Overseas Pakistanis Convention 2025: a historic move marking an authentic acknowledgement of the diaspora’s long-standing contribution and genuine dedication to strengthening ties. Much more than a social event, it is expected to shape up to be a physical bridge being […]
Jago Pakistan
Imagine a Pakistan where our youth find good jobs not in far?off cities but in their hometowns, where mineral royalties fund schools in Quetta, roads in Swat, and hospitals in Karachi. Next week’s visit by a U.S. delegation led by Eric Meyer could make that vision real. Tasked with bolstering counter?terrorism ties and scouting economic […]