Opinion

Raziq BhattiIslamabad: If we look back just two or three decades, the rhythm of nature in our region was entirely different. Spring would begin in early February, trees and plants would blossom naturally, summer would arrive by April,…

Aqsa SajidIslamabad: As the US–Iran conflict enters its 56th day, a quieter but equally consequential actor has begun to shape the trajectory of events: China. While missiles, naval blockades, and airstrikes dominate headlines,…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The resumption of talks aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reportedly facilitated by Pakistan under the leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz…

Hasnain IqbalIslamabad: The growing discussion around Pakistan’s role in the evolving geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran reflects a broader transformation in the international system itself. In an era defined…

Ishtiaq AhmedBradford: The world had hoped that direct, face-to-face negotiations between senior delegations from Washington and Tehran would pave the way for a lasting ceasefire. However, those hopes were dashed as both sides departed…

News DeskIslamabad: As twilight settles over Islamabad, the calm beneath the Margalla Hills masks an extraordinary moment in motion. Motorcades glide through sealed roads, security personnel line the avenues, and the federal capital,…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Pakistan’s recent emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran marks a notable, if cautious, shift in its regional posture. Reports of a proposed two-week ceasefire, facilitated…

Ali HassanIslamabad: The ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict is no longer just a regional military confrontation, it has evolved into a systemic shock with far-reaching implications for the global economy, trade architecture, and…

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: The strain in the alliance did not begin on the battlefield. It surfaced in words—measured in Paris, sharper in Washington—and in the growing silence of those who chose not to follow.As the United States…

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: The first sign of fracture did not come with a missile launch or a naval deployment. It came quietly, through closed airspace and denied runways.As the United States under President Donald Trump pressed…