Opinion

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…

Muhammad Talha Zubair Islamabad: Although it may sound like mockery today, there was a time when Pakistan was an example for states like China and India. According to the book Pakistan: The Struggle Within, in the 1960s Pakistan was…

Mehr-Un-Nisa Sardar Rawalpindi: By any measure, the relationship between the United States and Pakistan is complex—a delicate dance of cooperation and mistrust, aid and accusations, strategic alliance and suspicion. For decades,…

Kainat Fatima Rawalpindi: Public diplomacy has evolved from being a pleasant add-on to foreign policy to becoming an integral component. Unlike classical diplomacy, which often takes place behind closed doors, public diplomacy occurs…

Asem Mustafa Awan In the strange theatre of South Asian geopolitics, 2025 served up a surreal spectacle. While India and Pakistan exchanged airstrikes and accusations, the real fireworks unfolded not just in the skies but on screens,…