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Global order on trial: How Gaza and Ukraine are reshaping international affairs
The world enters 2026 burdened by unresolved conflicts that are no longer confined to their geographical boundaries…
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Kashmir Solidarity Day: A continuing struggle for justice, peace and self-determination
Every year on 5th February, Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day to reaffirm its unwavering moral, political, and…
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Pressure without war: Why the Iran-US standoff remains dangerous but contained
This was the first time since the 1979 revolution that the Bazaar (The traditional merchant class) played the key role…
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Makli, Mohenjo-Daro and Thar: A wake-up call to the Sindh government
This article is neither a political critique nor a matter of personal interest. It is the voice of a concerned citizen…
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Shab-e-Barat: The concept of forgiveness, spirituality, and annual decrees in the preserved tablet (Lauh-e-Mahfooz)
Shab-e-Barat is counted among the blessed nights of the Islamic calendar that renew spiritual purification, hope in…
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Public-centric governance across provinces could turn Pakistan into a paradise
In Pakistan's politics, one statement is often heard: the problem is not individuals, but the system. Yet an important…
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Pakistan's Balochistan - Balochistan's Pakistan
Whenever Balochistan is mentioned, a beautiful panorama comes to mind: enchanting valleys, towering mountains, peaceful…
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Malnutrition among women and children in rural Pakistan: Determinants and policy implications
I ask myself what is that I can do today for women and girls around the world. And every night I count how many things…
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The west's pivot to Beijing
What was expected to be a measured and evolutionary transition from a unipolar to a multipolar world has instead…
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Cult influence: How memory and belief are manipulated
uman memory feels solid and real like a recording of our past. Yet decades of psychological research show that memory…
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Brain drain and brain Gain: The imbalance in Pakistan and its impact on the national future
Among the silent yet profound crises Pakistan is currently facing, brain drain stands at the top of the list, while…
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Indian abandonment of Chabahar Port: Pragmatism or strategic retreat?
India's reported decision to scale back-if not quietly abandon-its engagement at Iran's Chabahar Port marks a revealing…
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Gaza board of peace: A ray of hope
At the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the signing ceremony of the "Gaza Board of Peace" remained…
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If politics is nothing but blame, conflict, and spectacle, then this subject is useless and should be changed
If the purpose of politics is not public service, solving people's problems, or improving the state system, but has…
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Gul Plaza tragedy: A grim reminder of Karachi's fire safety failures
The deadly fire incident at Gul Plaza, a commercial building located in one of Karachi's busy business districts, has…
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Pakistan and Myanmar pledge to deepen ties with focus on religious tourism, cultural exchange
KARACHI: Pakistan and Myanmar on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to expand bilateral cooperation across a wide range…
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The public and political manipulation: Where have service and rights gone?
The fundamental beauty of democracy is rooted in public service and the protection of citizens' rights. Unfortunately…
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Despite deep divides, peace is still possible in the world
The World Economic Forum 2026 convened at a moment of unusual global candor. The traditional optimism that once…