Assassination of Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idris Trangzai
A respected religious scholar, former MPA and vocal supporter of Pakistan’s peace policies was martyred in a targeted attack in Charsadda. This killing highlights the direct link between cross-border propaganda and violence on Pakistani soil.
The Hague’s Verdict vs. New Delhi’s Defiance: A Crisis of International Legality
India’s defiance of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and its failure to meet the February 2026 data disclosure deadline signals a dangerous erosion of the Indus Waters Treaty.
A Thousand Splendid Wounds: Afghanistan through Hosseini’s Prophecy
 Explore how Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns serve as grim prophecies for Afghanistan in 2026, mirroring the current humanitarian crisis, gender repression, and refugee struggles.
Parched Earth, Poisoned Soil: When Water Scarcity Breeds Salinity
Pakistan’s worsening water scarcity is accelerating soil salinity across the Indus Basin, threatening agriculture, food security, and groundwater sustainability. This article examines the nexus between water depletion, saline intrusion, and the urgent need for scientific water governance and salinity research in Pakistan.
One Year Later: Military Gains, Diplomatic Wins and Pakistan’s Position
On May 2, 2026, an X Space session was held under the title “One Year Later: Military Gains, Diplomatic Wins and Pakistan’s Position.” The discussion assessed Pakistan’s evolving strategic posture in the aftermath of developments following May 2025, with a focus on shifts in military credibility, diplomatic positioning, and international perception.
The Grand Hyatt Reckoning: Reclaiming Public Billions and Ending Elite Capture
The state reclaims 14 billion rupees as the Islamabad High Court upholds the Grand Hyatt lease cancellation, signaling a decisive victory against elite financial default.
Remaking of Afghanistan: From National to General
Taliban’s radical remaking of Afghanistan. Replacing “National” with “General” in state institutions to enforce a strict Islamic Emirate, driving education bans, women’s oppression, poverty, ethnic divisions and serious regional threats.
Afghanistan Bound in Deadliest Chains  Taliban Rule, TTP Sanctuary, Economic Collapse and Human Suffering
The Taliban’s broken promises since 2021 have turned Afghanistan into a landscape of economic ruin and gender apartheid. By sheltering the TTP and ignoring human rights, the regime has trapped the nation in a self-inflicted crisis that threatens both its people and regional stability.
Afghanistan in Legal Limbo
The Taliban’s hostage-taking of Fawzia Koofi’s family highlights the regime’s escalating repression and gender apartheid in Afghanistan. A critical look at systemic violations of women’s rights and the deepening legal crisis under Taliban rule.