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By Alia Zarar Khan We often carry more weight than we can reasonably bear and end up questioning our decisions, holding ourselves accountable for the mistakes of others or for circumstances that were entirely beyond our control. This tendency frequently leads us to search for excuses and, in doing so, pull ourselves into even deeper trouble. However, what if we learned to think the other way around and accept what cannot be changed? The question then arises: how can something be beyond our control when we so often hold ourselves responsible for our decisions? This is where self-sabotage quietly creeps…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar Pakistan’s sharp response to remarks by India’s external affairs minister is more than a routine exchange in a long history of diplomatic sparring. It reflects a deeper anxiety about where the region is heading, and about how narratives, if left unchallenged, can harden into accepted truths. By accusing New Delhi of irresponsibility and deflection, Islamabad is not merely rebutting a comment; it is attempting to reframe an argument about security, accountability and the direction of one of south Asia’s most powerful states. At the center of Pakistan’s statement is a familiar but unresolved claim: that India…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak For much of its turbulent history, Pakistan has struggled to present a coherent face of the state. Civilian governments and the military have often spoken in different registers, sometimes at cross-purposes, weakening policy execution at home and credibility abroad. In 2025, however, that familiar discord gave way to something rarer: a sustained alignment between elected authority and the military command, particularly around the National Action Plan and the long war against terrorism. Whether one agrees with every claim made by those in power or not, it is difficult to deny that the tone, coordination and confidence…

By Uzma Ehtasham The alleged US operation against Venezuela, described by Caracas and its allies as the unlawful abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, has torn open a familiar but unresolved wound in global politics. It is not simply the fate of one leader, however controversial, that has unsettled capitals and streets across continents. It is the broader implication that power, when exercised without constraint, can still override law, sovereignty and the fragile norms that are meant to govern international conduct. From Latin America to Europe and within the United States itself, the reaction was immediate and visceral.…

The report in the Jerusalem Post that Washington and Tel Aviv are quietly reassessing the idea of regime change in Iran marks a revealing moment in the long, uneasy relationship between power, protest and intervention in the Middle East. For years, the official line from the United States and Israel has been that their dispute with Tehran is narrowly defined: Iran’s nuclear program, its regional influence, and its support for armed groups across the region. Regime change, both capitals insisted, was not the goal. Now, if the reporting is accurate, that carefully drawn boundary appears to be blurring. At the…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI), said on Monday that if discussions have reached the level of five senior leaders, they should not be misinterpreted. Speaking to the media at Dahgal checkpoint in Rawalpindi, Barrister Gohar said the five senior leaders neither have the capacity nor the necessity to hold meetings themselves. “If meetings are not granted, how can negotiations proceed? My remarks about seeking meetings were twisted and misrepresented,” he added. He clarified that his point was about the refusal to grant meetings despite compliance with court orders, SOPs, and jail regulations.…

By our correspondent QUETTA: A rickshaw driver in Quetta set his vehicle on fire on Airport Road, claiming that traffic police officers had been demanding money from him. According to the driver, the act was a protest against alleged extortion, highlighting tensions between local transport operators and law enforcement. Quetta’s Traffic Superintendent Asim Shah said the driver has been taken into custody and transferred to the police station for further investigation. He added that, under the orders of the Quetta Commissioner, illegal loader rickshaws are being seized as part of a crackdown on unauthorized vehicles. The incident reflects ongoing challenges…

News Desk KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has issued a stay order in a case concerning the ownership of the Cotton Exchange Building (CEB), while directing all parties to appear on 9 January. According to a spokesperson for the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), the court’s injunction was issued in favor of the municipal authority. The court also restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from taking further action in the matter pending the hearing. Separately, the FIA stated that the building had been sealed under directives from the Supreme Court. The dispute highlights ongoing legal and administrative challenges surrounding commercial property…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak Each year, January 5 returns not merely as a date on the calendar but as a quiet indictment of the international system’s failure to honor its own word. For the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Right to Self-Determination Day is not a symbolic ritual. It is a reminder of a promise made under the authority of the United Nations in 1949 and left unfulfilled for more than seven decades. Across the Line of Control and within the global Kashmiri diaspora, the day is marked with a single, unyielding demand: the right to decide their political future…