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By Uzma Ehtasham Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s address at General Headquarters was not the kind of speech that fades quietly into the archive of routine military briefings. It was a carefully calibrated declaration of intent, delivered at a moment when Pakistan’s security environment is once again under strain and the regional order is visibly unsettled. Its blunt tone, particularly towards India and the Afghan Taliban, reflected a leadership that believes ambiguity has run its course. The warning to India was unmistakable. Pakistan, the field marshal said in effect, should not be mistaken for a state trapped in self-delusion or…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s speech in Ashgabat was delivered at a moment when the language of peace risks sounding ceremonial rather than urgent. Yet the setting itself — Turkmenistan’s celebration of permanent neutrality and the UN’s declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust — invited something more reflective than routine diplomacy. Sharif used that space to articulate a worldview that is increasingly contested: that cooperation, not confrontation, remains the only sustainable answer to a fractured international order. At the heart of his remarks was a rejection of zero-sum thinking, the assumption that one state’s gain must…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Akamatsu Shuichi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan, visited the ancient city of Mohenjo Daro, touring both the SD Site and the DK Area, where he gained firsthand insight into one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites. The visit highlighted Japan’s interest in cultural heritage and its support for preservation efforts in Pakistan. During his tour of the DK sector, the ambassador inspected a fully preserved ancient house, expressing surprise and admiration at its exceptional condition. He noted that the sophistication of the structures, the wide streets, and the well-planned drainage system suggested that the…

By Advocate Mazhar Ali Khan In addition to its advantages, the challenges and risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal practice must be carefully considered. AI can reduce the role of humans in legal decision-making, risking the oversight of important emotional and moral nuances that are often crucial in complex cases. It may also produce erroneous predictions if the data it relies on is biased or unrepresentative. Furthermore, AI raises significant concerns regarding the protection of client data, given its dependence on sensitive electronic information. In the legal field, AI can be widely applied to assist lawyers in quickly finding…

By Abdul Rehman Patel The United States House of Representatives teeters on a knife-edge. With Republicans holding 220 seats—just two more than the 218 needed for a simple majority—the balance of power is precariously fragile, and every strategic move carries enormous weight. President Donald Trump has signaled that maintaining this narrow advantage is a top priority, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest in which political maneuvers are as decisive as the votes themselves. Nowhere is this more evident than in Texas, where the state legislature, leveraging its numerical strength, has pushed through a new congressional redistricting plan. On the…

The sentencing of former Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment marks a moment of profound significance in Pakistan’s ongoing struggle to balance military influence with the rule of law. Confirmed by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the ruling, which will take effect from 11 December 2025, concluded a painstakingly detailed Field General Court Martial (FGCM) that spanned fifteen months and considered four distinct charges against Hamid. While the case’s contours may appear confined to the military establishment, its ramifications extend far beyond, touching upon the delicate equilibrium between Pakistan’s armed forces, the judiciary, and the civilian…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) staged a protest on Monday, blocking the interprovincial Dera–Zhob Road in support of their demands. The road was reopened later following negotiations with the administration. Fourth-year students of Gomal Medical College, led by Aslam Khattak, demonstrated outside the college, chanting slogans and accusing the administration of irregularities. Addressing the protesters, YDA representative Ashraf Batini alleged that severe administrative lapses had persisted over the past four to five years. He claimed that students had been personally targeted and accused the administration of unlawfully granting supplementary exams to 15 second-year…