When the Rains Decide the Budget
Pakistan has once again learned, at great human and economic cost, that its development plans are only as strong as the weakest embankment. Flash floods that tore through Punjab and are now advancing into Sindh have claimed hundreds of lives, submerged roughly 1.8 million acres of farmland and left crops, livestock and homes in ruin. […]
From Borders to Bridges: Why Economic Diplomacy Will Define the Future of Global Cooperation
The recent statement by Bangladesh’s President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir calling for stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan relations represents an important moment for South Asian diplomacy. His emphasis on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, education, connectivity, and institutional exchanges reflects a broader reality of the twenty-first century: countries achieve sustainable progress when they convert historical relationships into practical […]
The Story of Being Free
“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller”, Steve Jobs once observed. The storyteller, he argued, sets the vision, values and agenda of a generation. This is not merely a lesson for filmmakers, businesses or political campaigns. It is also a lesson in national security. Every terrorist organisation begins by constructing a story. […]
Atlantic Council Exposes Afghanistan as Global Terrorism Hub
A comprehensive assessment by the Atlantic Council has exposed the dangerous reality of Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The regime has transformed the country into an expanding sanctuary for violent extremist organizations, presenting the largest counterterrorism challenge facing the region today. Rather than dismantling militant infrastructure, the Taliban regime maintains active patronage and entrenched alliances with […]
Six UN Priorities: A Global Call to Action
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman officially assumed the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday, taking charge of its 81st session. His appointment marks Bangladesh’s return to the prestigious position after a gap of nearly four decades. Dr. Rahman secured the presidency in the June 2 election with 99 votes, defeating Cyprus’s nominee, […]
A Map That Creates Shared Value
Pakistan’s debate on new provinces asks whether units should be created on ethnic grounds, administrative need or revenue capacity. The answer cannot be binary. A province exists to represent people, deliver services and strengthen the federation. Any proposal must balance identity, administrative efficiency, economic viability and national cohesion. The case is compelling. Pakistan has approximately […]
A Black Day for the Game
Cricket is supposed to provide a rare space where rivalry is settled by bat and ball, not by diplomatic hostility or political theatre. Yet the conclusion of the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai offered a disturbing reminder of how easily politics can intrude into sport. India produced a performance to defeat Sri Lanka by […]
Rethinking Urban Governance: The Case for Democratic Decentralisation in Pakistan
Islamabad was conceived as Pakistan’s federal capital. Yet the city it was designed to govern has changed profoundly. What was once a purpose-built administrative centre has evolved into a metropolitan area of more than two million residents, with increasingly complex demands for transport, housing, water, sanitation, environmental protection, digital services and urban development. The question […]
Politicizing International Cricket Undermines Global Sportsmanship
The deliberate refusal of the Indian women’s national cricket team to accept their 2026 Asia Cup trophy directly from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi marks a deeply disappointing moment in modern sports history. By bringing bilateral political animosity onto the presentation podium in Dubai, the team converted […]