Opinion

The two commanders were no wimps either but there wasn’t a hint of a wince. Civilian supremacy ruled

The direction taken by the government is shattering the hopes of his supporters, one after another

Pakistan has decided not to take sides on US-Iran conflict, but it surely stands in the line of fire

The economy is tottering because of technological backwardness, poor human resources and declining competitiveness

The biggest challenge Pakistan faced in the past decade was of inner harmony

With a slender majority in parliament, the PTI government critically needs its allies to stay afloat

Afghanistan is no more on the US foreign policy’s top priorities agenda

Pakistan’s current programme with the IMF does seem to be uninformed by this research

It is obvious that another war in the region will have implications far beyond the Middle East

Our present government has been trying to highlight the potential for developing eco-friendly tourism in Pakistan

There is no way India will reverse its policy unless Pakistan takes a firm stand on Kashmiri struggle for emancipation

PTI is losing credibility more than the Sharifs because their primary aim in being in politics is khori anyway

Pakistan will also have to improve the system to achieve high female engagement in economic activities

Education will also help to counter hybrid warfare as well as promote tolerance in the society

Climate change not tackled collectively by all nations on an emergency basis, could spell disaster for the world

The real threat facing the Iranian regime today is similar to what the Soviets faced in mid-1980s — internal meltdown

No coherence in policy is being observed due to the absence of sustainable postings

The gains made in Pakistan must not be lost due to the acts of a few irresponsible individuals

Legality of drone warfare is still under debate as no one can have authority to take a life of unilaterally

Behaviour or our legislators that is callous, driven by grudges, fueled by impulses is toxic to the system

It is about time we asked our politicians what their principles are and hold them accountable

US only has a patchwork of doctrines, operational strategies, relics from Cold War, incompatible with national goals

Politicians blame the babus, the babus blame politicians, but no one fixes the system

Reaching out for an elusive peace without weighing consequences is like trying to race a cart with square wheels

The idea of seeking peace between the Muslim countries cannot pay dividends if you sidestep your own priorities

Ever since his election, Trump’s critics have wondered how he would handle a crisis even the ones he created

Ehsaas can be an ideal social safety net model for countries facing nutrition problems similar as Pakistan

Currently, Sindh has a huge gap in registration, tax payment and records of government vehicles.

Do we want to live in the same strange and cruel world in which our forefathers lived?

Humans have the tendency to compare

Today, I’m going to tell you a true story which has more plot twists than an ISPR-funded movie gone right

Modi’s policies are extremely dangerous for the region, especially Pakistan

This is a moment as good as any to pause and reflect.

Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim was a true pioneer in this respect

Once this impediment is resolved, it will automatically create certitude for peace in the Middle East to be achieved

The dollar is now just a piece of paper with the promise to pay, but with no backing of gold

It is time now that the leaderships of these three nations strive for a unity that is local to us

The Gatsby Curve argues that social connections are important for success in the economy

The road to sovereignty for Pakistan passes through a strong economic, technological and industrial base

All American presidents, since 1979, have treated Iran as a punching bag

The region may have just escaped a far graver consequence of a serious Trump miscalculation

The right to health must specifically include the right to reproductive healthcare

Fear of ISIS making a comeback has strengthened following the two directives issued in the wake of Soleimani’s...

When societies become fake the definitions of social traits and standards are redefined

In his seemingly unpredictable foreign policy, President Trump is rather becoming predictable

In Iran there would be resurgence and an urge for revenge

The court environment in Pakistan is almost completely male

The industrial, trade and investment policies should all have a single focus: how we can sell more to China

It is time to stand up for the weak and voiceless and to do everything to create a dignified existence for everyone

The Indian military seems to be transiting towards a hybrid system with insufficient clarity