Kites of Hope Amid Shadows of Sorrow

Post Views: 19,939 By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal After nearly a quarter of a century, Basant has returned to Lahore, not merely as a festival but as a long-suppressed emotion rediscovering its voice. For twenty-five years, the city carried the memory of spring like a faded photograph—cherished, yet distant. Past tragedies, when careless celebrations claimed innocent…

It Has Not All Ended

Post Views: 24,450 Response Analysis Giving the impression that “everything ends” with the coming or going of a specific class to power is superficial thinking and may reflect the mental confusion of certain groups. The content of the column clearly indicates the writer’s lack of familiarity with history, politics, and sociology. Advanced nations of the…

Entering 2026: Reading U.S. Strategy, Balancing India’s Rise — and Defining Pakistan’s Roadmap for National Security

Post Views: 24,599 As the world enters 2026, global politics is increasingly shaped by strategic rivalry, technological competition, and economic realignments. In this evolving environment, the United States’ strategic outlook — reflected through its national security thinking — offers important signals for countries like Pakistan. It reveals not only Washington’s priorities, but also how the…

A Defining Year for Pakistan

Post Views: 34,453 As the final days of 2025 quietly recede and the first light of 2026 prepares to dawn, the moment demands more than ritual optimism. It invites reflection upon a year that altered the course of a nation. Calendars change every year, but only rarely does history pause to redraw its lines. For…

US National Security Strategy 2025: What It Signals for Pakistan and India?

Post Views: 2,597 The United States National Security Strategy (NSS) is Washington’s most consequential strategic document, issued directly by the White House to define how America views global threats, prioritizes regions, and deploys its political, military, economic, and diplomatic power. Unlike speeches or campaign statements, the NSS is not written for public consumption; it is…