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UK Mosques Targeted in Far-Right Unrest

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: British Muslims are on high alert following recent far-right protests targeting mosques across the UK. The turmoil started when unverified online rumors claimed that the adolescent suspect responsible for a…

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…

Trump’s Speech Highlights

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: In an era characterized by political polarization and uncertainty, Donald Trump's acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination stands as both a testament to his enduring influence and a stark contrast…

Climate Risks Shake Oil Prices

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: In recent years, the intersection of climate change and global oil markets has become increasingly evident, reshaping how we perceive and predict economic stability. From devastating hurricanes like Beryl…

The Significance of Karbala

Ishtiaq Ahmed  London: Intrinsically, there is a strong correlation between the month of Dhul-Hajj and the month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. Dhul-Hajj brings a closure to the Islamic year while Muharram provides the start and…

Developing Peace Through Skills

Muhammad Murtaza Noor Islamabad: International Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15, emphasizes the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.  This year’s…