Opinion

Shanza Kabeer  Islamabad: In 2026, the Strait of Hormuz once again became the center of global anxiety. This narrow maritime passage, only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, emerged as perhaps the most dangerous…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: A Consultation Report by the Network of Pakistani Organisations UK (NPO-UK), QED Foundation.  The publication of this consultation report by the Network of Pakistani Organisations UK and QED Foundation is both…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The FIFA World Cup has always carried meanings beyond football. It is a tournament where national pride, political symbolism and global attention often collide under the floodlights of sport. As tensions…

Maryam Aziz Islamabad: The renewed US-China trade conflict, which first emerged under the administration of Donald Trump in 2018, has once again become a defining feature of global politics and economics in 2025.  What initially began…

Raziq Bhatti Islamabad: If we look back just two or three decades, the rhythm of nature in our region was entirely different. Spring would begin in early February, trees and plants would blossom naturally, summer would arrive by April,…

Aqsa Sajid Islamabad: As the US–Iran conflict enters its 56th day, a quieter but equally consequential actor has begun to shape the trajectory of events: China. While missiles, naval blockades, and airstrikes dominate headlines,…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The resumption of talks aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reportedly facilitated by Pakistan under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz…

Hasnain Iqbal Islamabad: The growing discussion around Pakistan’s role in the evolving geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran reflects a broader transformation in the international system itself.  In an era defined…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The world had hoped that direct, face-to-face negotiations between senior delegations from Washington and Tehran would pave the way for a lasting ceasefire. However, those hopes were dashed as both sides departed…

News Desk Islamabad: As twilight settles over Islamabad, the calm beneath the Margalla Hills masks an extraordinary moment in motion. Motorcades glide through sealed roads, security personnel line the avenues, and the federal capital,…