Opinion

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…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In a city famed for its skyline, its rhythm, and its unmatched diversity, a new chapter began this week. Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblyman and self-described democratic socialist, has won the…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Functional democracies never cease to amaze us. In a historic moment for American politics, Zohran Mamdani has been elected as #York City’s first Muslim mayor, marking a transformative milestone for the…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford” The recent cessation of hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan, however temporary, is a welcome development. Equally encouraging is the initiative led by Muslim nations, particularly Turkey and Qatar, to…