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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 Asghar Ali Mubarak “Kashmir Solidarity Day” is not merely a date on Pakistan’s political calendar; it is an annual reaffirmation of a national position rooted in history, law and collective memory. Observed every year on 5 February, the day is meant to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, to support their right to self-determination and to remind the international community that the dispute remains unresolved. The freedom of occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues to be among Pakistan’s foremost priorities, not as a rhetorical slogan but as a core element of its foreign policy and moral outlook.…

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…

The International Cricket Council’s decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the 2026 T20 World Cup has exposed an uncomfortable truth about the modern governance of international sport. What should have been handled as a sensitive diplomatic and logistical issue was instead resolved through exclusion. In doing so, the ICC crossed a line that many within the cricketing world had long feared was being approached. The episode has raised serious questions about fairness, consistency and the creeping dominance of politics over a game that has always claimed to rise above such pressures. At the center of the controversy lies Bangladesh’s…

By S.M. Inam Pakistan’s economy is navigating an unusually fragile period, one in which internal weaknesses intersect with global pressures, regional tensions and a rapidly shifting financial order. Over recent years, governments have taken hard measures in the name of stabilization, but temporary fixes alone cannot place the economy on a sustainable path. What is needed now is a candid reckoning with structural challenges, paired with reforms that endure beyond political cycles. Without this, growth will remain elusive, and vulnerability will persist. The most pressing challenge is economic instability, particularly the widening fiscal deficit. The persistent gap between state revenues…

By Atiq Raja Life often places us at crossroads where choices are rarely simple or comfortable. At such moments, two forces quietly shape our destiny: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Both are unavoidable, yet they differ profoundly in their nature, duration, and consequences. Understanding these distinctions can guide us toward a life of fulfillment rather than one overshadowed by remorse. The pain of discipline is immediate but fleeting. It is the discomfort we feel when doing what needs to be done even when we do not feel like it. Rising early to pursue a goal, adhering…

By Abdul Rehman Patel The world is no longer drifting through a temporary crisis. It is settling into a quieter but far more decisive phase of global change. Power is being rearranged, not announced with dramatic declarations but signaled through seemingly disconnected events. Strategic interest in Greenland, the slow collapse of Venezuela under the burden of its own natural wealth, renewed competition for influence across Africa, and shifting alliances in Asia all point in one direction. The old order is loosening, and a new one is taking shape. In this changing environment, Pakistan’s growing visibility is not accidental. Over the…