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By Dr Zawwar Hussain Energy security has become one of the defining questions of contemporary statecraft. In a world where economic growth, industrial productivity and geopolitical influence are deeply tied to the availability of energy, the ability to secure reliable fuel supplies has taken on strategic importance. For Pakistan, a country with a population exceeding 240 million and a steadily expanding transportation and industrial network, the challenge of energy security is particularly acute. Oil imports are not simply a matter of trade policy; they represent a crucial component of national economic stability. The recent debate surrounding the purchase of discounted…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch Each year on 8 March the world pauses to observe International Women’s Day, a date that carries far more significance than the ceremonial greetings and symbolic gestures that often accompany it. The occasion was conceived not as a moment of fleeting celebration but as a reminder of a struggle that has stretched across generations. The roots of the observance can be traced to the early twentieth century, when the German socialist thinker and activist Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of a dedicated international day for women during a socialist conference in Copenhagen in 1910. Decades later,…

The war between the United States and Iran is reshaping not only the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East but also the intricate web of global economic and strategic calculations. Before hostilities erupted, China appeared poised as a rising counterweight to U.S. influence. Beijing projected an image of a nation capable of asserting its interests across multiple theatres and standing firm against Washington’s dominance. Yet the current conflict exposes the limits of that projection. The carefully measured statements from Chinese officials—mostly cautious, sometimes quietly critical—raise pressing questions for countries contemplating alignment outside the U.S.-led bloc. Can they rely on China…

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal There is a well-known proverb in Urdu which says that a thief may abandon the act of theft, but he rarely abandons the habit of manipulation and deceit. This old saying feels strikingly relevant in the unfolding drama of contemporary geopolitics. In the Gulf today, a dangerous confrontation has emerged. The United States and Israel seem engaged in a direct contest with Iran, while simultaneously applying indirect pressure across other countries in the region. The stated and unstated aim appears to be the weakening, or even the eventual collapse, of Iran’s political order. Yet, despite sustained…

By Atiq Raja Human beings have an almost instinctive desire for comfort. We seek the familiar path, the routine that requires little thought, and the spaces where we feel competent and safe. There is a quiet reassurance in predictability. The comfort zone, that invisible psychological space where our daily actions fit neatly into patterns, offers this reassurance. It shields us from stress, from failure, from uncertainty. And yet, it also builds walls around our potential that are largely invisible, yet very real. Many people spend their lives inside these invisible walls without ever realizing it. They wake up, follow the…

By Dr. Luay Shabaneh On International Women’s Day, we pause to reflect on the resilience, leadership, and contributions of women and girls, both in Pakistan and across the globe. This year’s theme, Rights, Justice, Action, For All Women and Girls, serves as a reminder that the progress of society is inextricably linked to the rights and well-being of its women. Investing in education, health, and opportunities for women and girls does not benefit only them; it strengthens families, fortifies communities, and drives national development. When women thrive, society thrives. Yet, the celebration of this day comes against a backdrop of…

Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Tension has escalated between two groups of the Mahesar community over the ownership of Al-Makkah Rice Mill, with one group holding a press conference alleging an armed attack and police registering a case over the incident. Addressing a press conference, Qazi Naseer Mahesar, Qazi Masood Mahesar and Qazi Sarfaraz Mahesar said that Ali Akbar Mahesar had given them the rice mill on contract and they do not recognize Nadeem Mahesar, accusing him of making false allegations. They claimed that three days ago Nadeem Mahesar, Sartaj Chandio, Shahid Mahesar and other armed men attacked the rice mill,…

By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: The NJV organization hosted an Iftar party at High School No.1 Shamsuddin Bulbul, using the occasion to review its activities in Mehar Taluka over the past year and inform citizens about its annual performance. The event was attended by NJV officials Nazir Ahmed Tunio and Project Manager Murtaza Aamir, PPP District Dadu General Secretary and MPA Fayyaz Ali Butt, PPP leader Imtiaz Pasha Butt, Assistant Commissioner Mehar Ghulam Fatima Gholo, Headmaster Ashraf Ali Chandio, DEO Khadija Mumtaz Panhwar, District Information Secretary Mir Saddam Balhro, along with political, social, and business personalities, traders, journalists, officials of…