Opinion

Sher Ahmed Durrani Islamabad: Over the past 3 days, there have been new signs of military action on the part of Israel that went against Iranian nuclear installations and hence raised the question with respect to the unstable state of…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: On June 13, 2025, decades of shadow conflict erupted into open war as Israel launched an unprecedented aerial campaign across Iran. Under the operation code-named “Rising Lion,” around 200 Israeli fighter…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Recent high‑level exchanges between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have injected new momentum into global efforts to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions. Instead of preparing…

Syeda Maleeka Fatima Rawalpindi: In today’s digitally connected world, visuals and narratives shape global perceptions more powerfully than formal policies or treaties. Cultural storytelling has become an essential tool of modern…

Memoona Khalid Rawalpindi: Public diplomacy is often celebrated as a peaceful tool for fostering global cooperation, mutual understanding, and cultural exchange. In today’s digital world, however, the nature of public diplomacy has…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: When President Trump signed the “Unleashing American Energy” executive order on January 20, 2025, he declared the dawn of a new era of “energy dominance,” emphasizing fossil fuel expansion, deregulation, and…

Bushra Naheed Rawalpindi: In an era where perception often dictates influence, public diplomacy has emerged as an indispensable tool in shaping international relations. It is not just about governments talking to each other; it’s…

Dr Ikramullah Bajaur: One of the major challenges facing the modern world, especially in Muslim societies, is the widening gap between religious and scientific knowledge. Many now see religion and science as opposites, believing that one…

Ali Nawaz Rahimoo Tharparkar: Tharparkar, located in Sindh province, spans over 22,000 square kilometers with a population of about 1.5 million people living across approximately 2,300 villages and urban settlements. The district is…

Sameen Malik Rawalpindi: In an era where narratives shape nations, public diplomacy has emerged as a vital tool in a country's soft power arsenal. Pakistan, however, has yet to fully realize its potential in this domain. Its image…