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The Wars Behind the Wars
Saleem RazaBradford: There is a question becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: are today’s wars really being fought only over territory, security and political power, or are they also reshaping the architecture of the global energy…
When Trade Becomes a Question of Sovereignty
Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: A trade dispute between the United States and Canada has entered territory far beyond tariffs, prices and market access. What began as an argument over trade balances, industrial protection and access to the…
Defending Democracy in Pakistan
Sher Ahmed DurraniQuetta: Democracies rarely collapse in a single dramatic moment. More often, they weaken gradually through the erosion of institutions, the shrinking of political space, the weakening of checks and balances, and the…
What Is Changing Between Britain and Israel?
Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Dozens of delegations walked out of the United Nations General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu began his address to the 81st session. It was an important political gesture: a visible expression of opposition to…
Education Is Changing. Are We Ready?
Dr IkramullahPeshawar: For our generation, the purpose of university education seemed straightforward: earn a good degree, secure a decent government or private-sector job, and build the foundation for a relatively secure future. …
The Politics of Life & Death
Nafeesa KakarQuetta: Balochistan is too often viewed almost entirely through the language of security. Militancy, terrorism, insurgency, border security and counterterrorism dominate discussions about the province. These are undoubtedly…
Pakistan Cricket’s Real Crisis
Ali Hassan TakkarPeshawar: Every time Pakistan cricket suffers a disappointing defeat or fails to deliver in a series major tournament, the reaction follows a familiar pattern. The captain comes under pressure, the coach is questioned,…
Climate Warning We Ignored
Dr Ikramullah Climate Warning We IgnoredDr IkramullahPESHAWAR: There was a time when the people of Bajaur did not need a calendar to know which season had arrived. Cold winds and snowfall signalled winter, spring flowers…
When Government Becomes the State
Mohammad Ajeeb Bradford: In a healthy democracy, criticising a government is not an act of disloyalty to the state. It is one of the essential mechanisms through which citizens hold those in power accountable, challenge public policy…
14 August: A Day of Celebration or Accountability?
Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: As 14 August approaches, the green-and-white crescent-and-star flags begin to fly across Pakistan. Streets and markets are decorated, patriotic songs echo through the air, and an atmosphere of celebration…