Opinion

Legislative majority in hand, tenures locked in, judiciary executive-ised, architecture of new system of governance

Pakistan-Afghanistan border is deeply entangled with insurgency, terrorism, militant groups and insurgent sanctuaries

Talking has become harder, not easier

Pakistan is running out of space to delay the reforms it has avoided for decades

Simply claiming the Indian mind is influenced by Modi's Hindutva is putting the cart before the horse

Dhaka forum saw Global South delegates openly question Western dominance, urge new Asian-led alternatives

A tribute to Salima Hashmi’s new exhibition, where four women artists dismantle power, identity and aesthetic norms

Pakistan’s military reforms must preserve unity of command, avoid bureaucratic control over emerging warfighting tools

Sindoor 1.0 was a failure, but it was not given a state burial

Their diagnosis is superficial because it fails to acknowledge underlying reasons corruption persists in Pakistan

Humans are born with a plethora of biases

GCDA adopts a neoliberal framework

This directive is not a condemnation, but rather an opportunity

Every now and then an embarrassed Indian politico-military leadership hurls threats against Pakistan

Pakistan’s foreign investment strategy needs a shift to production-focused investments to boost exports, industry

Dr Javed Anwar Aziz’s life story taught me about resilience, anger management, the power of graceful exits

Pakistan faces a critical decision: act militarily against Afghan-based terrorists or risk escalating with India

Pakistan’s politicians misinterpret Zohran Mamdani's vision, failing to reflect his commitment to justice, equality

AI may impact teaching, but genuine intellectual engagement, original thought remain key to learning

The rise of Hindutva in India’s military is eroding its neutrality, alienating minorities, threatening national unity

Pakistan struggles with its approach to climate change expertise, hindering progress on vital solutions, action

From Bucephalus to Rakhsh, Laili to Jalaluddin's steed, these horses carry stories of courage, defiance, love

Islamabad’s vote signals growing diplomatic independence as it supports a contentious UNSC initiative

In a world drowning in abundance, children are losing the quiet spaces that nurtures true creative thought

As China and the West collide, Pakistan sits at a pivotal junction shaped by CPEC, rare earth politics, power shifts

Amendments mark more than procedural reform; they signal a structural shift in judicial power

The future of Middle East is the only future of any region that is predictable

Reactions to different crashes from Pakistanis, Indians tell a story that encapsulates the complicated relatioship

Visible signs of disorder create more disorder and small, unchecked crimes lead to bigger ones

Societies that count on collective strength from their people reap inclusive benefits for all

University expands access, improves facilities, builds job-ready skills for women across Sindh

With 4.1 million vehicles on its roads, Lahore offers little safe space for walkers or cyclists

Google unveils Gemini 3.0, its CEO casts doubts on AI, inadvertently torpedoing investor confidence

Border closures, trade curbs punishing ordinary Afghans, Pakistanis while failing to curb terrorism

As rich nations fall short on Loss, Damage funding, vulnerable states see debt swaps as a path to relief, resilience

A reflection on how Quranic narratives of justice, arrogance, moral decay mirror the crises, choices of our time

Why Pakistan's Joint Chiefs System failed

What does democracy mean in a country where power remains hereditary, where parliament is a hedged colony of capital?

But nobody is ready to be the king, just like everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody is willing to die

Washington challenges India’s long-claimed nuclear 'exceptionalism', exposing gaps in non-proliferation enforcement

From TV journalism’s decline to deadly road culture, citizenry, institutions together fuel social decay

AI-driven disinformation after the Delhi blast fuels Islamophobia, misrepresenting Pakistani women

The 27th amendment was inevitable, exposing the contradictions in how citizens benefit from yet critique the system

Betrayal is tearing apart marriages in Pakistan, fueling violence, trauma, tragedy

Pakistan risks falling behind as AI deep-tech reshapes global economies, demanding governance, investment, vision

Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as NYC’s first Muslim mayor is a reminder that identity need not soften to be accepted

Pakistan rejects Taliban claims and says global concerns over militancy, rights abuses remain unaddressed

Pakistan’s muted response to Sudan crisis raises questions over selective empathy

Analysts say AI is changing how wars are fought, raising new risks, calling for clear human oversight

Experts say Pakistan must pair AI adoption with clearer rules on fairness, privacy, oversight to protect public trust