Opinion

Ishtiaq Ahmed London: Iran has launched a drone missile attack on Israel. This is the first  direct attack on the Jewish state. It represents a major escalation in the six-month-old war in Gaza, threatening to drag the Middle East…

Sabir Khan Peshawar: Which one is first, power or politics? It is one of the most puzzling questions. Before discussing power, human nature needs to be examined. Human nature has some traits that affect and establish his behavior…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  London: Pakistan’s foreign policy interests are intrinsically linked to the Arab-Muslim world. There are many aspects to this. Having a shared religious affiliation is an important thread, but is this a sufficient…

Editorial China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a bilateral agreement between the countries designed to steer Pakistan towards a more balanced and resilient economy with collaboration over infrastructure, mining, industry, health,…

Editorial Speaking to the Urdu Daily Jang, the Minister for Defense, Khawaja Asif, said that an estimated 26 ‘arab’ worth of tax cases are going through the courts. Instead of paying the tax, people resort to courts in order to delay…

Editorial It is encouraging to see President Zardari extend a hand of friendship to Iran in spite of the inevitable United States (US) opposition. The US-Iran relationship has been on edge ever since Iran took the bold step of…

Editorial  Islamabad: Pakistan is an important outpost for America’s interests in the region. Its proximity to China, Iran, Afghanistan, India, and Russia makes it of particular interest to the Americans. Hence, the US will not…

Jawad Ali Karachi: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, thanked Congress and said, “You have given us a word now.”  This set the process in motion for the 1940s, when, due to the political backpedaling of…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The tragic loss of lives due to preventable incidents like fires and roof collapses continues unabated in Pakistan, yet the victims remain voiceless and justice eludes them. It's a grim reality that…

Khizer Kalasra  Islamabad: Thal, a term derived from Sanskrit meaning "mountain of gold," holds significant political importance within Pakistan, particularly in the Punjab region. Its seven districts collectively wield considerable…