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By Uzma Ehtesham Pakistan’s political landscape remains at a crossroads, defined by a delicate balance between entrenched confrontation and the fragile promise of dialogue. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Hifazat-e-Aain (Protection of the Constitution Movement) has indicated a willingness to engage in negotiations, albeit with firm preconditions. At the heart of their demands lies the call for accountability in the last general elections, a new chief election commissioner, and guarantees for transparent polls. These are, in the eyes of the opposition, prerequisites for any meaningful discussion on Pakistan’s future. Beyond procedural demands, the alliance has also pressed for immediate relief to political prisoners,…

In an era defined by fluid alliances, shifting power centers, and the unpredictable whims of global politics, the role of middle powers has never been more crucial—or more challenging. Emerging in this delicate environment is Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s military chief, whose approach to diplomacy and strategic engagement has drawn attention well beyond his nation’s borders. The Financial Times recently described him as a master of multilateral foreign policy, highlighting his unique capacity to navigate the complex web of contemporary international relations. In a world where the rules are continually being rewritten, Munir’s tenure exemplifies the rare combination of…

By Syed Shamim AKhtar The recent sentencing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to seventeen years in prison in the Toshakhana case has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s political landscape. Alongside the custodial sentence, the couple faces a fine of 35 million rupees, with an additional six months’ imprisonment looming should the fine remain unpaid. The verdict, delivered by a special judge of Central Islamabad at Adiala Central Jail in Rawalpindi, spans 59 pages and concludes that the prosecution successfully proved the charges, while the accused failed to provide convincing evidence in their defence. Witness testimonies…

By Dr Zawwar Hussain The world today is confronted not with one or two isolated dangers, but with a tangled web of simultaneous and interconnected threats. The latest Global Risk Report by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) lays bare this uncomfortable truth: modern risks do not exist in isolation. Natural disasters, environmental degradation, misinformation, weak institutional capacities, and political and economic uncertainties at both global and regional levels interact in ways that traditional governance structures struggle to address. The speed and complexity of these challenges mean that yesterday’s solutions are often inadequate for today’s crises.History offers…

By Ghulam Hussain Baloch Some lives pass largely unnoticed by the world, their significance measured not in headlines or public acclaim but in the quiet imprint they leave on the conscience of a nation. Mama Qadeer Baloch was one such life. A father, an elder, and a steadfast advocate of peaceful protest, he spent more than 6,000 consecutive days standing vigil for the missing persons of Balochistan. In doing so, he transformed a personal tragedy into a rare moral stand that resonated far beyond his own grief, one rooted in the principles of human dignity and unyielding perseverance. His struggle…

By Uzma Ehtasham In a verdict that has reverberated across Pakistan’s political landscape, a special court in Islamabad has sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to seventeen years in prison each in the Toshakhana-II case. In addition, the couple has been fined 35.5 million rupees, with an additional six months of imprisonment stipulated in case of non-payment. The judgment, spanning 59 pages and delivered by the Special Judge Central Islamabad at Central Jail Adiala, concluded that the prosecution had convincingly proven its case, while the defence failed to produce substantive…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak In a candid address to the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, painted a stark picture of the security challenges confronting the country. He revealed that a significant majority of the fighters infiltrating Pakistan under the banner of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are not native to Pakistan but hail from Afghanistan. According to the army chief, roughly seventy percent of these armed militants are Afghans, a statistic that underscores the regional dimensions of Pakistan’s struggle against terrorism. Field Marshal Munir’s remarks came amid growing concerns over cross-border…

By Abdul Rehman Patel In American politics, influence is often less about formal titles than about access, networks, and the ability to shape the levers of decision-making. Senator Marco Rubio is one such figure. A senior power broker with deep connections to Washington’s foreign-policy and security establishment, his words carry weight beyond the soundbite. When Rubio recently claimed, at a press conference, that Pakistan itself had offered military services to the United States, the statement demanded more than a cursory glance. This was not casual rhetoric; it was a window into how Pakistan’s position on global conflicts may be understood…

By Atiq Raja In a world consumed by the relentless pursuit of more—more success, more wealth, more recognition—the teachings of the Buddha offer an invitation in the opposite direction: toward balance, awareness, and freedom from suffering. Far from being confined to monasteries or ancient texts, his guidance speaks directly to the challenges of modern life, providing practical tools for anyone seeking clarity, peace, and purpose. Central to this wisdom is the Eightfold Path, a series of interconnected principles that outline a way of living both mindful and ethical. The first step, Right Understanding, encourages us to see life as it…