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Despite pouring millions into lobbying efforts in Washington, India has recently encountered a rare diplomatic setback—an outcome that underscores a growing dissonance between its global aspirations and domestic realities. According to a report by a leading American investigative agency, the Indian government paid a lobbying firm $450,000 in an effort to restore its tarnished diplomatic image. This initiative, codenamed “Operation Sandor,” sought to use lobbying as a conduit to reach the Trump administration, enlisting the firm’s assistance to secure meetings with U.S. officials and gain access to corridors of power that often remain opaque even to seasoned diplomats. In addition…

By Dr Barkat Ali Khan and Dr Iqra Shamsher Islam recognizes this sacred role. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declared, “Paradise lies beneath the feet of mothers.” This is not merely a statement of affection but a profound acknowledgment of a mother’s influence in shaping the moral and spiritual foundation of the next generation. An educated and morally upright woman does not just elevate herself; she elevates her family, her community, and her nation. When women are empowered with education, they become agents of change—teachers, leaders, scientists, and reformers who guide society toward enlightenment. As Muslims, we must continue this legacy…

By Uzma Ehtasham Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has once again placed Pakistan’s security challenge in its broader context, arguing that the recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not an isolated domestic phenomenon but the result of sustained external interference. Speaking at the inauguration of Danish schools during a one-day visit to Balochistan, he said hostile designs against Pakistan’s security would never be allowed to succeed and confirmed that Field Marshal Asim Munir is personally leading counter-terrorism operations being carried out by the security forces. The prime minister pointed to the role of neighboring states in destabilizing…

By Mohammad Basir-Ul-Haq Sinha Bangladesh calls itself free. Its universities teach postcolonial theory. Its elite nod in polite agreement. Yet the field lies in darkness. Not ignorance. Not accident. Darkness by design—deliberate, protective, self-serving. A house of mirrors polished to hide inconvenient truths. History is not tidy. Portuguese ships arrived in the early seventeenth century. Dutch merchants carved routes. The Mughals left administrative patterns. The British formalized control. Layers of empire—stacked, sedimented, persistent. Yet Bangladesh’s scholarship compresses centuries into a single line: 1971. Convenient. Clean. Deadly incomplete. Complexity excised. Context erased. Shadows presented as light. Power explains the rest. The…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak In the corridors of Pakistan’s power, a familiar yet urgent refrain has resurfaced: the nation must decisively defeat terrorism. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, in recent statements, has vowed to eliminate the menace entirely, framing the struggle as both a military and moral imperative. Speaking at a high-level meeting on law and order, he emphasized that the entire nation stands behind its armed forces and that Pakistan’s sovereignty, integrity, and dignity will remain inviolate. The Prime Minister’s comments come against a backdrop of mounting cross-border tensions, a complex web of regional rivalries, and the unrelenting specter…

By Abdel Kader NEW YORK: Members of the Patriots of Bangladesh Human Rights Initiative staged a protest outside the Indian Consulate in New York on Friday, voicing their opposition to what they described as growing Indian dominance and demanding justice for the killing of Sharif Osman Haider. The demonstration coincided with the congregational Friday prayers, during which participants also performed the Jumma prayer, blending religious observance with civic activism. The Friday sermon and prayers were led by Faisal Ahmad Jalali, a writer and researcher known for his advocacy on human rights issues. Several prominent speakers addressed the gathering, highlighting concerns…

By Alia Zarar Khan On 3 January 2026, a highly controversial military operation carried out by the United States in Venezuela, resulting in the removal and apprehension of sitting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, sparked intense global debate over the respect for territorial sovereignty and the limits of state power. The United States described the action as a law enforcement mission rather than a military invasion. Yet, when assessed against Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which states that “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or…

By Amjad Qaimkhani The fundamental pillar of any functioning democracy is the principle of “One Person, One Vote.” It is a simple yet powerful idea: every citizen’s ballot should carry equal weight in shaping the future of the state. The fairness of elections, the legitimacy of governments, and the trust of citizens all hinge on this ideal. Yet in Sindh, a province whose urban centers hum with economic activity and rural heartlands sustain centuries-old traditions, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The current delimitation of constituencies and the uneven distribution of voters suggest that the promise of…

By Atiq Raja For many families, the dream of leaving a lasting legacy is entwined with the notion of generational wealth—the tangible assets that pass from parent to child: homes, businesses, land, investments, and financial security. In theory, these inheritances promise opportunity, stability, and freedom of choice. Yet history repeatedly reveals a painful paradox: wealth alone rarely survives beyond the third generation. Homes are sold, businesses dissolved, investments mismanaged. What survives, if anything, is often the memory of affluence, not the substance. This pattern raises a pressing question: what truly sustains prosperity over time? The answer is increasingly clear. Lasting…