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Bangladesh has witnessed a political moment that few would have predicted even a year ago. Just over two years after Sheikh Hasina secured an election widely criticized as manipulated in her favor, the country has seen the sudden unraveling of a 15-year hold on power, replaced by a resurgent opposition. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, long considered weakened and overshadowed by the Awami League, has staged a dramatic comeback, securing a mandate that carries both symbolic and practical significance. What distinguishes this victory from previous oscillations between the two dominant parties is the emergence of a new generation of leadership at…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar Pakistan has taken another deliberate step into the strategic frontier of space. The successful launch of its second Earth observation satellite, EO-2, is less about spectacle and more about continuity. Conducted by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission from China’s Yangjiang Sea Launch Center, the mission reflects a program that is gradually shedding the episodic character that once defined it. In space policy, repetition and reliability matter more than fanfare. EO-2 is not a ceremonial addition to an orbital register. It is a functional instrument, designed to strengthen Pakistan’s Earth observation and imaging capabilities.…

By Atiq Raja Robert Greene’s The 33 Strategies of War is often misunderstood as a manual for physical combat, yet its true focus is far subtler: the book is a study in mental warfare, strategic thinking, and emotional mastery. Greene draws lessons not just from military history, but from political revolutions, corporate battles, and the internal struggles of human psychology. In his view, life itself is a battlefield, from career advancement and leadership challenges to social maneuvering and personal growth. The central idea is clear: victory rarely belongs to the strongest, but to the most strategic. The first lesson Greene…

By Abdul Rehman Patel The first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency witnessed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations move beyond the bounds of routine administration into a terrain of political, legal, and ethical debate. The administration repeatedly framed its actions as narrowly targeted against “the worst criminals,” presenting a narrative of measured law enforcement. Yet when the data for the year came into focus, a far more complicated picture emerged—one that raises uncomfortable questions about priorities, proportionality, and the character of American institutions. According to internal figures from the Department of Homeland Security, ICE carried out nearly 393,000 arrests…

Bangladesh has entered a moment of political transformation as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a resounding victory in the general elections, setting the stage for a new government to take the reins. For decades, the nation’s politics have been dominated by entrenched figures and deep-rooted party loyalties, yet these elections revealed an electorate eager for change, accountability, and a reorientation of national priorities. The outcome, confirmed by the Bangladesh Election Commission, is historic in scale: of the 299 constituencies contested, the BNP won 212 seats, a two-thirds parliamentary majority that leaves little doubt about the party’s mandate. The Jamaat-e-Islami…

By S.M. Inam Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent interventions in Pakistan’s solar energy sector have cast a revealing light on the country’s ongoing energy debate, highlighting the delicate balance between public interest, policy coherence, and political accountability. In a special session convened in Islamabad to review the new regulations issued by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the Prime Minister made a decisive statement: the cost burden for households using solar panels should not be shifted onto ordinary consumers drawing electricity from the national grid. In a move that was both responsive and precautionary, he also directed a…

By Abdul Rehman Patel Ramazan has long been understood in devotional terms: a month of fasting, Taraweeh prayers, and nightly Iftar gatherings. Yet to confine it solely to worship is to miss its deeper significance. Ramazan is far more than a religious calendar entry; it is a social phenomenon, a collective training camp in which entire communities alter their behavior simultaneously. It is a period in which millions of people align their daily rhythms, recalibrate their priorities, and engage in a disciplined exercise that resonates far beyond individual spirituality. Consider the remarkable coordination that Ramazan demands. Across cities, villages, and…

By Atiq Raja Longevity is often framed as a numbers game—a pursuit of extra years at any cost. Yet in Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, Dr. Peter Attia offers a profoundly different perspective: true longevity is not measured simply by the tally of birthdays, but by the quality of those years. Attia urges readers to shift focus from lifespan—the total number of years lived—to healthspan, the years spent in robust physical, mental, and emotional health. In this sense, longevity becomes less about avoiding death and more about cultivating life in all its dimensions. At its heart, Outlive is…