Opinion

Nafeesa Ayubi Penezai  Loralai: Over the past years, Pakistan has been struggling with the intricacies of religious power and its deep-seated influence on societal expectations, especially when it comes to gender roles. The emergence of…

Sher Ahmed Durrani Islamabad: Pakistani politics is often described through a tired and misleading binary: religious fundamentalism versus liberal excess. This framing may be convenient, but it is deeply inaccurate.  More importantly,…

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: On December 11, 2025, Pakistan witnessed an unprecedented moment when its former intelligence chief, Faiz Hameed, was sentenced to fourteen years of rigorous imprisonment by a military court. Convicted of…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: On Sunday evening, Bondi Beach looked nothing like a crime scene. It was a place of celebration. Marking the first night of Hanukkah, more than a thousand people gathered near the shoreline. Some danced…

Zainab Chaudhary  Islamabad: Certain dates leave a weight on a nation’s memory, and for Pakistan, December 16 is one such day. It marks two tragedies that continue to reverberate decades apart, shaping the collective consciousness of the…

Saleem Raza  Bradford: The most practical and profitable trade in the world happens with neighboring countries. There are two main reasons: lower transport costs and reduced transit times. Yet, the question remains: how effectively has…

Rahim Ullah Islamabad: Pakistan’s military operations in 2025 have left a deep mark on the country’s security and social fabric. As we approach December and look toward 2026, the grievances of civilians in conflict zones remain…

Sher Ahmed Durrani Islamabad: The shifting geopolitical environment around Afghanistan demands a comprehensive regional strategy—one that moves beyond the narrow, transactional approach often adopted by external powers, especially the…

Saleem Raza Bradford: While Afghan Taliban leaders often claim that Pakistan alone is raising alarms over terrorism, evidence suggests that the insurgent group’s activities are causing concern across all of Afghanistan’s neighbors. From…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Across the United Kingdom, national and local governments, together with cathedrals, churches, Mosques, Gurdawaras and Temples and scores of community organisations, are holding commemorative events to honour…