Opinion

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies, particularly the police force, have long been regarded as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. Decades of unchecked power, rampant bribery, abuse of…

Waqas Naeem Islamabad: The recent enactment of amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has reignited the debate on threats to online expression in Pakistan. Journalists and digital rights defenders, rightfully…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Huddled together, unsure of what lay ahead, their eyes held a desperate hope—a dream to escape Pakistan for a life of dignity and opportunity. This yearning drives millions, but only a few manage to break…

Saleem Raza Bradford, UK: The analogy of ‘ Dead Horse Traders’ is perhaps apt for Pakistan’s state actors plagued by cycles of dysfunction and denial. The metaphor of the "dead horse" aptly captures the state of country’s stagnation.…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, reclaiming leadership of the world’s most powerful nation. Despite facing a slew of legal challenges, Trump, a polarising and…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, October 19, marked by a significant exchange: Hamas released three hostages, while Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners. These three…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Pakistan, teetering under the weight of economic despair, recently received news of a $20 billion loan extension from the World Bank. While some view this as a lifeline, others see it as yet another futile…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Over the past year, we have witnessed the relentless mass genocide, displacement, and starvation of Palestinian men, women, and children. Every international law of war has been flouted with impunity. Now,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Donald Trump’s press conference in Palm Beach on January 7, 2025, offered insight into his foreign policy agenda and its potential implications for international affairs. With his inauguration imminent,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In recent years, the Mediterranean Sea has become a graveyard for countless migrants seeking better lives beyond their homeland's borders. Among these tragedies, the plight of Pakistani nationals stands out,…