Opinion

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The passage of Pakistan's 26th Constitutional Amendment marks a significant shift in the country's judicial system, sparking controversy over its potential impact on judicial independence. The amendment grants…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In recent days, the Punjab Group of Colleges, particularly the Gulberg campus in Lahore, has been at the center of a significant student unrest following allegations of a rape incident involving a student.…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Imran Khan's recent failed bid to become the Chancellor of the University of Oxford marks another setback in his ongoing political struggles. Despite a vigorous campaign led by his supporters, particularly…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Islamabad from October 15-16, 2024, brought together a diverse group of regional powers, including China, India, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia,…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: As Pakistan prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2024, the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government offers an opportunity to assess what this gathering could mean for the…

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: As Islamabad prepares to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on October 15-16, Pakistan finds itself at a critical juncture both regionally and globally. This high-level gathering, set…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The Conservative Party is at a pivotal crossroads as it searches for a new leader following Rishi Sunak’s resignation, which left his position as party head untenable after his government’s collapse.  In a…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The 19th anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that struck on October 8, 2005, was solemnly observed across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) today, commemorated as 'Youm e Istiqaamat'—a day of patience and…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Islamabad: It was exactly one year ago that the current Israeli-Gaza war erupted following a surprise attack by Hamas inside Israel, resulting in 1,200 Israeli casualties and the capture of 250 hostages. Since then,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The United Nations (UN) has faced increasing criticism for its inability to effectively address the long-standing conflicts in Palestine and Kashmir, which have led to the deaths of thousands of civilians,…