FIA Arrest Azam Swati For Tweeting Against Military, PEMRA Refuses Swati Coverage
This is the second time in less than two months that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested the PTI Senator...
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News Analysis | Pakistan’s Fisheries In Deep Water Due To State Incompetence
Like other coastal nations, the Government of Pakistan every year celebrates world fisheries day on the 21st of November to...
Could Pakistan Be The Next Sri Lanka?
November 24 turned out to be day , which finally brought some stability in Pakistan’s most triggered political power play....
Will General Asim Munir Reduce Military Meddling In Pakistani Politics?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has nominated General Asim Munir to be the next army chief, putting an end to months...
How Did Elizabeth Holmes Hook The Richest Investors In A Fraud?
“He who seeks to deceive will always find someone who will allow himself to be deceived,” said Machiavelli five hundred...
Gen Bajwa Declared That The Army Had Become ‘Apolitical’. This Is Easier Said Than Done.
In Pakistan, the person occupying the office of Chief of the Army Staff should be properly schooled in political affairs....
News Analysis| Changes In Pindi Indicate The Turbulent End Of ‘Project Imran’
A conversation in 2015 with a general was still in my vivid memory when we argued about the recklessly enthusiastic...
Meet General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Man Of The Moment
The rumour mill has finally stopped spinning, and the results are in. The ‘November games’ that started in October 2021,...
Missing Essentials Of The ‘Haqiqi Azadi’ Discourse
A long march has been in progress in Pakistan since almost a month, with the pivotal slogan of the marchers being “Haqeeqi Azadi” (true independence). Originally, the term “long march” dates back to a strategic...
Tracing The Builders Of The Mughal-Era Mosque In Khichi Village
There are many historical mosques in the Talagang district which are noted for their distinctive architectural features. However, the oldest surviving Mughal-era mosque in this district is located in Khichi village. Decorated volute the Shahi...
General B Makes His Third Visit To Qalandar’s Aastana
Scene 1: Strict security around Qalandar’s Aastana – armoured vehicles, anti-tank canons, ambulances, firefighting tankers, dozens of choppers, internet/phone services suspended. Qalandar comes out holding a centuries-old sword in his hand, thinking, “Modi has invaded...
Sculptor In Mardan Bids Farewell To Art On Religious Grounds
60-year-old sculptor Haji Amir Khan has been restricted from fulfilling his job after a prayer leader told him that making statues is a sin as per Islamic teachings. In order to satisfy his desire, he...
Immortalised Forever In Fashion
Tayyab Bombal is no stranger to Pakistan’s fashion industry but in fact he is so well acquainted he knows how to merge art with fashion and that too with a sustainability angle. What more could...
Russia, Iran And ‘Undetectable’ Drones: The Impact On The Middle East
The Russian attack on Ukraine has got the attention of everyone from the Global South to the North. The aim was to halt Kyiv’s alleged atrocities in eastern Ukraine along with demilitarising Ukraine and ending...
Facing The Flood Affectees: Meet Gulnaz From Dhirghi
Humanising the statistics on the rural poor in Pakistan has always...
Judicial Reform: Time To Devise Precise Criteria For Appointments To Superior Courts
Judicial appointments are the starting point of realizing the State’s promise...
Beyond Cold War Imagination: What Really Happened At The 20th Congress Of The Communist Party Of China
From 16 to 22 October, the Communist Party of China (CPC)...
The Political Making And Mutation Of Pakistan’s New Middle-Class
The now decade-old tussle between Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and...
A Cautionary Tale: Lessons From Sri Lanka’s Cascading, Multiple Crises
October 20, 2022: The world watched the economic crisis in Sri...
Broken Systems Within Balochistan
It’s not possible to fix the unfixable. This is the mantra...
The Fault In Our Stars: Pakistani Policy Makers Cannot Totally Externalise The Climate Crisis
The recent flash floods affected 33 million Pakistanis. The estimated loss...
New Europe In Latvia And Bulgaria: Elections, Russia And The West
On 01 October, parliamentary elections were held in Latvia, a post-Soviet...
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FIA Arrest Azam Swati For Tweeting Against Military, PEMRA Refuses Swati Coverage
This is the second time in less than two months that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested the PTI Senator...
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The Right Path
The creators and perpetrators of the disastrous Hybrid Regime have all become its ultimate victims. The concept was visualized by...
جب روم جل رہا تھا۔۔۔
وزیر دفاع، خواجہ آصف کا کہنا ہے کہ نئے آرمی چیف کی نامزدگی کا عمل شروع ہوگیا ہے، اور اسے...
Implosion
The Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, says the process for the appointment of the next army chief has started and should...
It Ain’t Over …
A big majority in the Miltablishment High Command comprising three star generals has reportedly agreed to abide by four major...
NUST Holds Seminar On Environmental Impact Of Corporate Investments In Pakistan
The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in collaboration with Coca-Cola İçecek Pakistan held a seminar on community investments...
Engineers Warn Of ‘Severe’ Groundwater Shortage In Northwest Pakistan
akht-e-Nasrati in northern Pakistan was once known for its lush greenery. But over the past 10 years local people say...
How To Beat Air Pollution? Start Learning From Japan
This winter, Pakistan is experiencing its sixth season of intense smog. Lahore, in particular, consistently takes top spot in the...
Reminiscences of the Pakistan Movement
Today there are few who have witnessed Partition. Fewer still who have been part of the Pakistan Movement and who...
75 Years of Pakistan’s Women’s Movements Via Lahore
Dedicated to Lahore’s most courageous women - Asma Jahangir and Rubina Saigol. Despite the reference to the ‘long Partition,’ the...
Assessing Pakistan’s Environment
In the 1970 s, there was a famous movie featuring Clint Eastwood. It was called The Good, The Bad And...
SUCH GUP: Change Of Plan, Unblocked Numbers and Heated Monologues
Change of plan Our moles have reported that trusted affiliates of Great Leader have advised him to stop targeting No....
SUCH GUP: Economical With The Truth
Economical with the truth When the harassed lady says she and her husband were kept in month-long custody at the...
SUCH GUP: Stranger in the House
Stranger in the House A member of Parliament, partisan of the late lamented Big Ben’s party stood his ground and...
SUCH GUP: Deleted Tweet
Deleted Tweet So, when The Great Khan’s First Lady (as in the first of three) tweeted that her sons and...
News Analysis | Pakistan’s Fisheries In Deep Water Due To State Incompetence
Like other coastal nations, the Government of Pakistan every year celebrates world fisheries day on the 21st of November to...
Could Pakistan Be The Next Sri Lanka?
November 24 turned out to be day , which finally brought some stability in Pakistan’s most triggered political power play....
Will General Asim Munir Reduce Military Meddling In Pakistani Politics?
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has nominated General Asim Munir to be the next army chief, putting an end to months...
How Did Elizabeth Holmes Hook The Richest Investors In A Fraud?
“He who seeks to deceive will always find someone who will allow himself to be deceived,” said Machiavelli five hundred...
Missing Essentials Of The ‘Haqiqi Azadi’ Discourse
A long march has been in progress in Pakistan since almost a month, with the pivotal slogan of the marchers...
Tracing The Builders Of The Mughal-Era Mosque In Khichi Village
There are many historical mosques in the Talagang district which are noted for their distinctive architectural features. However, the oldest...
General B Makes His Third Visit To Qalandar’s Aastana
Scene 1: Strict security around Qalandar’s Aastana – armoured vehicles, anti-tank canons, ambulances, firefighting tankers, dozens of choppers, internet/phone services...
Sculptor In Mardan Bids Farewell To Art On Religious Grounds
60-year-old sculptor Haji Amir Khan has been restricted from fulfilling his job after a prayer leader told him that making...
Will Gen Asim Tilt Against Imran? | Will Political Turmoil And Instability End? Najam Sethi Official
China’s Communist Party Offers A Shared Future For Mankind
In 2013, President Xi expressed China's vision of fostering new dogma of international relations based on mutual economic benefits at...
Is Imran Khan Making More Enemies Than Friends?
Politics is the art of possibility. It provides politicians best opportunities to turn foes into friends to win public support...
The Dargahs Of India
When I was Chief Justice of Madras High Court ( 2004-2005 ) I regularly visited the Dargah of a Sufi...
Hypocrisy And Gimmick: Celebrating Children’s Day In India
How do we celebrate the Children’s Day in India? Honestly, we can only celebrate the day after ensuring that no...
The Right Path
The creators and perpetrators of the disastrous Hybrid Regime have all become its ultimate victims. The concept was visualized by...
When News Of Bhutto’s Death Almost Killed Me In Waziristan
There was a direct linear connection between Bhutto’s death and my near fatal accident. I will illustrate the principle of...
A COAS Upholding Constitutional Supremacy Can Help Overcome Challenges Confronting Nation
During a cold evening in Islamabad, I was asked a question at a meeting that made me sweat. This meeting...
Implosion
The Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, says the process for the appointment of the next army chief has started and should...
Facing The Flood Affectees: Meet Gulnaz From Dhirghi
Humanising the statistics on the rural poor in Pakistan has always been a challenge. In a country which has become...
Judicial Reform: Time To Devise Precise Criteria For Appointments To Superior Courts
Judicial appointments are the starting point of realizing the State’s promise of access to, and delivery of, justice. If nothing...
Beyond Cold War Imagination: What Really Happened At The 20th Congress Of The Communist Party Of China
From 16 to 22 October, the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its 20th National Congress. The aim was not...
The Political Making And Mutation Of Pakistan’s New Middle-Class
The now decade-old tussle between Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) is a political...
Will Gen Asim Tilt Against Imran? | Will Political Turmoil And Instability End? Najam Sethi Official
Ruby R Has The Last Word
On Wednesday November 23, Moni Mohsin’s latest book was...
Mad TB: When An Enraged Kareena Called Bipasha A ‘Kaali Billi’
Long before Bollywood bombshell Bipasha Basu and 'Bebo' Kareena...
Pakistan Fights Back On International Day For Elimination Of Violence Against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against...
Sculptor In Mardan Bids Farewell To Art On Religious Grounds
60-year-old sculptor Haji Amir Khan has been restricted from...
China’s Communist Party Offers A Shared Future For Mankind
In 2013, President Xi expressed China's vision of fostering new dogma of international relations based on mutual economic benefits at...
Is Imran Khan Making More Enemies Than Friends?
Politics is the art of possibility. It provides politicians best opportunities to turn foes into friends to win public support...
The Dargahs Of India
When I was Chief Justice of Madras High Court ( 2004-2005 ) I regularly visited the Dargah of a Sufi...
Hypocrisy And Gimmick: Celebrating Children’s Day In India
How do we celebrate the Children’s Day in India? Honestly, we can only celebrate the day after ensuring that no...
Ruby R Has The Last Word
On Wednesday November 23, Moni Mohsin’s latest book was launched and was made available for purchase at the Last Word...
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On Third Anniversary Of Khar Qamar Killings, MNA Mohsin Dawar Says Persecution Of Ethnic Minorities Continues
On the third anniversary of the Khar Qamar incident in which 15 Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) activists were killed, MNA...
Lest We Forget: How Mainstream Media Enabled Salman Taseer’s Murder
This article was first published on Naya Daur on January 4, 2020. Jazib Rehman Khan writes about the legacy of...
Know Their Names: Policemen Killed By TLP Rioters This Year
The banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) has been holding violent protests in Pakistan on and off since 2017, and policemen have...
APS Victims’ Parents Protest Govt Officials’ Statements About Forgiving TTP
The parents of victims of Army Public School (APS) attack held a protest demonstration against government officials including Prime Minister's...
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The Right Path
The creators and perpetrators of the disastrous Hybrid...
FIA Arrest Azam Swati For Tweeting Against Military, PEMRA Refuses Swati Coverage
This is the second time in less than...