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By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The tragedy of the Subcontinent did not conclude with the lowering of the Union Jack in August 1947; it merely entered a new and turbulent phase. No sooner had Pakistan emerged upon the map of the world than mistrust and hostility clouded its eastern horizon. The first test came almost instantly in the form of the Kashmir conflict of 1947–48, when forces clashed over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, and the dispute was carried to the United Nations. The ceasefire line that later became the Line of Control did not extinguish animosity; it institutionalized…

By Atiq Raja In an era dominated by distraction, where notifications ping endlessly and attention spans wane, the message of Brian Tracy’s No Excuses! The Power of Self-Discipline cuts through the noise with remarkable clarity. This is not merely a motivational book, nor is it a manual for superficial success. It is a call to transformation, a manifesto insisting that talent, opportunity, or background matter far less than one quality that, paradoxically, remains underappreciated in modern life: self-discipline. Tracy’s central thesis is striking in its simplicity and audacity: self-discipline equals freedom. While many view discipline as a restriction, a curtailment…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s appearance at the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board, where he briefly met US President Donald Trump, marks a striking moment in Pakistan’s recent diplomacy. In a carefully choreographed exchange, President Trump placed a hand on the prime minister’s shoulder, describing him as a favored leader, and gestured towards Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a formidable figure and a fighter. Such symbolism was hardly incidental. It was designed to convey alignment, or at least cordiality, at a time when geopolitical fault lines are widening. Addressing representatives…

By Uzma Ehtasham In the labyrinthine world of international diplomacy, moments of engagement often conceal the complexity beneath them. Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Washington and his meetings with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and senior US officials highlight both the opportunities and the enduring challenges in Pakistan-US relations. On the surface, the trip underscored an eagerness to deepen economic collaboration: Shehbaz Sharif pressed for increased DFC financing in joint ventures across sectors critical to Pakistan’s development, extended an invitation for participation in an upcoming minerals conference in Islamabad, and sought to invigorate private-sector…

In a stark reminder of the persistent security challenges that continue to shape Pakistan’s western frontier, the Pakistan Air Force has conducted what officials describe as a decisive series of precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure inside Afghanistan. Over the course of a single night, six key sites in the provinces of Paktika, Barmal, Nangarhar, and Khugiyan were targeted, striking at networks that have long threatened both civilians and security personnel across the border. The strikes, coordinated at the highest levels of Pakistan’s armed forces, mark one of the most intensive aerial operations in the region in recent memory, reflecting Islamabad’s…

By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: An important jirga of elders from Orakzai district was held at the Commissioner House in Kohat under the chairmanship of Kohat Division Commissioner Syed Moatasim Billah Shah. The meeting included detailed discussions on the overall law and order situation in the region, ongoing development projects, and matters related to the construction of the district complex. Participants included Chairman DEDC Orakzai and Member of the Provincial Assembly Aurangzeb Khan, DIG Kohat Irfan Tariq, Deputy Commissioner Orakzai Muhammad Irfanuddin, Deputy Commissioner Kohat Muhammad Nawaz Wazir, Secretary to Commissioner Imtiaz Ali Shah, as well as other relevant officials…

Has India been outmaneuvered, or are we simply witnessing another turn in the long-running drama of global trade politics, where bluster and brinkmanship often blur into one another? The recent tariff confrontation between New Delhi and Washington carried all the hallmarks of high theatre: muscular rhetoric, carefully staged defiance and the ever-present hum of domestic audiences being reassured that their leaders would not yield an inch. Yet behind the spectacle lay a more sober reality, one in which economic interdependence, legal constraints and institutional checks quietly shaped the outcome. For months, the choreography was deliberate. Narendra Modi spoke in the…

By Dr. Zafar Iqbal You may have experienced a situation in a hospital where, before a medical or surgical procedure, a consent form was placed before you. Some details might have been explained, and perhaps there were difficulties in mutual understanding. The necessity of this form and its contents might have caused anxiety, adding further confusion to an already stressful state of illness, treatment, and associated fears. Yet this form is crucial—for you, the physician, and the hospital alike. Understanding its purpose can transform an intimidating ritual into a meaningful part of care. In any civilized society, medical treatment is…

By Atiq Raja In a world where attention is the new currency and authenticity has become the ultimate form of power, Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk lands like a call to arms. It is not simply a book about business or marketing; it is a manifesto for anyone who dares to believe that passion can be transformed into a profession. Vaynerchuk writes with the energy of someone who has lived the very ethos he preaches, and he challenges readers to confront their excuses, embrace their passions, and take action in ways that feel both personal and practical. When Crush It!…

By Dr. Zawwar Hussain When a human being steps onto the threshold of awareness, the first stirring within is the desire to communicate inner feelings to others. From this urge emerged sound, from sound came words, and from words arose language. Language is not merely an arrangement of letters and tones; it is the living archive of civilization, consciousness, emotion, and identity. A mother tongue is the first medium through which a child recognizes the world, understands relationships, and learns to articulate the landscapes of the soul. It is the most organic, intimate, and powerful instrument of communication, rightly called…