Opinion

Ishtiaq Ahmed London: The latest attacks on the churches and homes of the Christian faith community in Jaranwala, in the district of Faisalabad, Punjab, form part of a long line of such incidents against the Christian faith community.…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi’s statement on X (formerly Twitter) of not signing the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill and the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill has opened up a new Pandora’s box in the already…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The Jaranwalla incident has rocked the entire nation as vandalism of churches and properties shows how the charged mob was led by a group of people representing religious parties. The incident depicts many…

Ishtiaq Ahmed London: July saw a religiously motivated suicide attack in Bahawalpur, killing 54 people and injuring 200. August 16 witnessed horrific religiously incited attacks on the homes and churches of  Pakistan’s Christian citizens.…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: President Arif Alvi has advised politicians and other stakeholders to give credence to forgiveness and compassion. Addressing the flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day in Islamabad,…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Outgoing Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in his farewell address to the nation, reiterated the claim that he sacrificed his politics over Pakistan and saved the country from…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: 14th August is with us again, as it has been the case for the past 75 years. Every year, it is enthusiastically embraced and celebrated with an undiminished appetite. Of course, and very rightly so, given the…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has said that Pakistan will only negotiate with the Afghan Interim Government instead of any other group. Addressing a grand tribal jirga in Peshawar, the Army Chief…

Sadia Kayani Islamabad: The monsoon is the season of heavy rain, melting glaciers, cloudbursts, lightning, and GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood). The combination of these climatic factors compounds the risk of natural disasters.…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: China’s Vice Prime Minister He Lifeng has assured continued support for Pakistan’s development during his visit which is taking place in connection with the decade-long celebrations of the China-Pakistan…