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By Uzma Ehtasham Once again, the Middle East stands on the precipice of what could become a catastrophic turning point, this time propelled by the renewed threats of military action from U.S. President Donald Trump against Iran. Over recent weeks, Washington has escalated its posture in the region, dispatching naval forces and announcing large-scale aerial exercises, sending signals that few can interpret as anything short of a preparation for conflict. Statements from Israeli leaders declaring the dawn of a “decisive era,” coupled with Tehran’s vow to respond forcefully to any provocation, suggest that the situation has moved far beyond the…

By Tanveer Ahmed High in the rugged valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan, life has always been intimately tied to the rhythms of nature. For generations, farmers have relied on the glaciers, streams, and fertile soils to grow crops such as potatoes, wheat, and maize—staples that sustained families and local economies alike. Yet over the past decade, the region has felt the full brunt of climate change. Shifting rainfall patterns, unseasonal floods, glacial lake outburst floods, and soil erosion have devastated farmland, leaving hundreds of farmers unable to cultivate the lands that their ancestors had tended for generations. The mountains, once a source…

The rising tide of illegal immigration from India has become an issue that extends far beyond the borders of South Asia, increasingly presenting a challenge to global security. In recent years, the numbers of Indian nationals apprehended for attempting to cross international borders unlawfully have reached unprecedented levels, raising pressing questions not only about migration policies but also about the domestic conditions that drive citizens to take such perilous routes. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 23,830 Indians were intercepted for illegal entry into the United States in 2025, down from 85,119 in 2024. While this decline might seem…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A second meeting of the Special Task Force was held at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) office under the chairmanship of the DIG East Zone, Dr Farrukh Ali, to review security measures for industrial areas and protection for factory owners. The meeting, attended by senior task force officers and prominent KATI members, was given a detailed briefing on practical steps taken to improve law and order in industrial zones, arrests made so far, and ongoing operations aimed at safeguarding factory owners. KATI members stressed the need to ensure that arrested suspects were…

India has spent the past five years insisting that its unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 closed the chapter on Jammu and Kashmir. By revoking the region’s limited autonomy, breaking it into federally ruled territories and imposing an unprecedented security clampdown, New Delhi claimed it had finally “integrated” the disputed land. Yet the more India repeats this assertion, the less convincing it appears beyond its own borders. Recent coverage in the British press, and the quiet unease evident in Indian diplomatic circles, point to a stubborn truth: Kashmir has not disappeared from the world’s conscience, nor has it been reduced…

India has spent the past five years insisting that its unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 closed the chapter on Jammu and Kashmir. By revoking the region’s limited autonomy, breaking it into federally ruled territories and imposing an unprecedented security clampdown, New Delhi claimed it had finally “integrated” the disputed land. Yet the more India repeats this assertion, the less convincing it appears beyond its own borders. Recent coverage in the British press, and the quiet unease evident in Indian diplomatic circles, point to a stubborn truth: Kashmir has not disappeared from the world’s conscience, nor has it been reduced…

By Akbar Eissa Zaday What began in Iran on 28 December 2025 as a peaceful protest rooted in economic hardship and commercial stagnation evolved, within days, into something far more troubling. The initial demonstrations, led by business associations and driven by grievances over inflation, declining trade and living costs, followed a familiar pattern seen in many countries under economic strain. Talks between the authorities and protest leaders were initiated, and agreements were reportedly reached on economic reforms and their implementation. At that stage, the unrest appeared containable, political in nature and amenable to negotiation. The turning point came between 8…

By Uzma Ehtasham Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s assertion that all state institutions in Pakistan are “on the same page” was not delivered casually, nor should it be read as a throwaway line of political reassurance. It was a carefully constructed message, calibrated for a country weary of instability and for an international audience accustomed to viewing Pakistan through the prism of crisis. Speaking in London to a delegation of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), the prime minister sought to project an image of coherence at a moment when Pakistan is under simultaneous pressure from economic fragility, security threats and…

By Alia Zarar Khan In the heart of the desert, a land long defined by oil and tradition is undergoing a transformation few could have imagined at this pace. Today, all eyes are on Saudi Arabia. Once known primarily for its vast deserts and energy reserves, the Kingdom is rapidly reshaping itself into a global center of opportunity, innovation and ambition. Entrepreneurs, investors and visionaries from across the world are arriving to take part in what feels like one of the most consequential transformations of our time. Having been born and raised here, I always believed change would come. I…