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Pakistan Independence Day

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: This short piece is prompted by a number of invitations to the Pakistan Independence Day celebration events in my city of Bradford, fondly referred to as the ‘little Pakistan’.  Pakistanis in Pakistan and…

Charity to Sustainable Enterprises

Dr Ikramullah Salarzai Bajaur: Charity has always been a foundation of human societies, providing relief and support to the needy through the donations of individuals and organizations. However, giving money to those in need is a kind…

Iran’s Retaliation: What Next?

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Iran has declared its "legal right" to retaliate following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, an act attributed to Israel amid ongoing tensions from the Gaza war. The Iranian…

Bangladesh’s Power Shift

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: The recent upheaval in Bangladesh marks a significant moment in the nation’s history, offering a crucial lesson for leaders around the world: no matter how entrenched or powerful a regime may be, it ultimately…

Conflict Risk Rises Sharply In Middle East

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Mourners gathered at a Qatari mosque on Friday to bid farewell to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh following his assassination in Tehran, an act attributed to Israel that has heightened fears of a broader conflict…

Pakistan’s Climate Defense

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: In a stark and urgent appeal, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the severe consequences of extreme heat and climate change. With global temperatures soaring, the impacts on health,…

Can Bangladesh Resolve Quota Dispute?

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: Bangladesh finds itself in the throes of one of its most significant crises in recent history, a turmoil ignited by the reinstatement of a job quota system. This period of unrest, marked by violent clashes…