Post Views: 34,500 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…
Post Views: 2,638 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…
Post Views: 25,434 From the very first day of Pakistan’s emergence on the world map, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah displayed a clear and sober understanding of the strategic realities confronting the newborn state. Independence did not come in a benign environment. It was achieved amid bloodshed, mass migration, and the open hostility of a much…
Post Views: 32,495 This tragedy is not merely the death of an individual; it is a lament for the assassination of a dream. With the passing of Usman Hadi, a profound silence has descended upon Bangladeshi politics—one that paradoxically echoes like a scream. Usman Hadi was not just a student leader; he embodied an intellectual…
Post Views: 25,744 Even a typical political worker understands that the news like rumor published about Imran Khan’s life on a suspicious and non-reputable Afghan website could never be true; rather, it was an extremely clumsy attempt to spread a lie, which India also used for its own purposes. However, not all, but many members…
Post Views: 21,859 An American diplomat made a significant revelation. He said that diplomats often sat together and discussed whether, in 20 years, Karachi would be more developed than London or New York. According to this diplomat, Karachi was a modern city of that era, rapidly progressing. The world looked upon Pakistan with respect…
Post Views: 35,565 Last week, the social organization AWARD arranged a tour to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur for individuals belonging to different religions and sects of Faisalabad. The program was hosted by AWARD’s Executive Director, Christina Peter. The core theme of the tour was that Pakistan’s shared heritage promotes harmony among religions and sects because…
Post Views: 17,192 Bushra Iqbal Malik is a distinguished Pakistani writer, educator, and literary organiser. She completed her Master’s degrees in Urdu Literature, Journalism, and Education (B.Ed.) at the University of Peshawar, Pakistan. She began her professional career at Beaconhouse School, Peshawar, before moving into literary activism and institutional development. In 1994, she founded the…
Post Views: 25,226 There was a time when the rhythm of life flowed with a natural grace, unhurried and unfragmented, when families found contentment in gathering around their elders and absorbing the wisdom of their years. Among the memorable figures of that simpler age was the maternal grandfather of my Tai Ammi, whom everyone affectionately…
Post Views: 33,051 In the conduct of nations, reputation is not an ornament but a form of power. States that are trusted, respected, and taken seriously enjoy a diplomatic space unavailable to those who speak hesitantly or act apologetically. For Pakistan, a country positioned at the crossroads of regional turbulence and global scrutiny, reputation has…
