Opinion

Selling broken institutions after years of neglect socialises losses and privatises gains

History shows Afghanistan as a hub of civilisation, not a perpetual battlefield

Rigid bureaucracy, degree myopia are pushing capable Pakistanis back out of the country

Universities must nurture ethical leaders, not just employable graduates

As US power is exercised with fewer inhibitions, China faces the rising cost of staying on the sidelines

From Trump’s strongman moves to Pakistan’s wordplay wars, why writing about politics feels like writing on quicksand

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What was once called the City of Flowers is now a city under siege

Pakistan's elite status quo thrives on historical mistakes, maintaining a brutal system at people's expense

US shifts to a strategic logic where military power serves commercial interests, raising stakes globally

Global instability, national security concerns drive Pakistan’s leadership, rejecting dialogue with opposition

Space debris could create a "Kessler Syndrome," potentially locking satellites, creating a new form of sovereignty

A mutilated democratic structure, an eviscerated judicial system, crippled fundamental rights

Politics is a sacred institution designed to govern and safeguard the interests of society

The 'Donroe Doctrine' and Trump’s new approach to foreign affairs

The 'Rules-based order' we know is a farce

From Venezuela to Ukraine, power politics is dragging the world toward chaos

Power, not law, now defines global order as US aggression reshapes geopolitics

Beyond DNA redefines curatorial practice by exploring identity beyond genes, biology

Native flowers, pollinators could unlock a sustainable, export-ready floriculture sector

Weaponising water erodes the Indus Waters Treaty and risks turning scarcity into conflict

Dowry isn’t tradition when it coerces; it’s violence dressed up as culture

In Pakistan’s hospitals, AI’s promise isn’t glamour, it’s saving time, lives and dignity

America’s outrage wasn’t about aggression in Venezuela, but about losing the comforting fiction

Strategic competence grew in 2025, while legitimacy, inclusion steadily eroded

From Ukraine to Gaza, today’s wars are also environmental emergencies with lasting climate costs

From cooking to quality control, physics shapes every stage of how food is made, experienced

Here's the truth: machines don't destroy humanity... laziness does

Misinformation hinders nuclear energy’s role in clean power, healthcare, and food security

Gwadar and Chabahar ports could complement each other, but geopolitics fuels rivalry over strategy

PIA privatisation shifts risks to the public while potential gains flow to private owners

Global reactions to Venezuela reveal how selectively the world chooses to care

What often gets lost is the uncomfortable reality: that life abroad is much harder than it first looks

As students are enjoying winter vacation, there lurks a feeling of regret in the back of their minds

What's the starting date to talk about Pakistan's history?

Clashes first take place as a clash of narratives in the digital space long before they happen on the battleground

China's remarkable transformation under Deng was driven by economic pragmatism, political management

2026 Pakistan stands at crossroads: addressing systemic issues, using its newfound influence wisely

Iran's uprising, driven by economic frustration, rooted in decades of centralised power, unfulfilled promises

Society’s challenge isn't just accommodating disability, but fully accepting, integrating it into everyday life

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Afghan platform Al-Mirsaad amplifies anti-Pakistan narratives while overlooking Afghanistan's own security issues

As both young populations face rising unemployment, Pakistan-India must focus on cooperation, not conflict

Pakistan’s climate inaction, poor infrastructure, absence of robust activism heighten vulnerability to climate risks

Poor data masks the true human toll of climate disasters

Punjab’s anti–land grabbing law has triggered a constitutional clash over power, process, property rights

Modi’s India reflects the rise of religious extremism at the expense of pluralism, rule of law

Rather than outshouting its neighbours, Qatar is investing in education, journalism, long-term diplomacy

CSS success isn't about cramming; it’s about thinking critically, writing coherently

Taliban's ideological control stifles policy innovation, leaving Afghanistan in a fragile, reactive state