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By Atiq Raja Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret is more than a bestselling book; it has become a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with millions around the world. First published in 2006, the book brought an ancient idea—the power of thought and intention—into the modern era, sparking a global self-help movement centered on what Byrne calls the Law of Attraction. Its appeal lies in its simplicity and universality: the notion that the way we think, feel, and perceive the world has a direct influence on the reality we experience. At its core, The Secret conveys a deceptively simple principle: what you…

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal When Pakistan, alongside several Islamic nations, affixed its signature to the agreement at Davos to join the Peace Board for the reconstruction of Gaza, in the presence of the President of the United States, a wave of criticism arose from various quarters. Some questioned the necessity of such a forum, arguing that the United Nations already exists for purposes of peacekeeping and reconstruction. Others suspected hidden motives or feared diplomatic entanglements. Yet those who study history with sobriety rather than sentiment understand that participation in such a platform is neither naïve compliance nor symbolic alignment; it…

By Uzma Ehtasham Pakistan’s journey into space has reached a new milestone with the successful launch of its second domestically developed Earth observation satellite, PRSC-EO2, on 12 February. Lifted into orbit by China’s Jielong-3 carrier rocket from a maritime launch site near Yangjiang in Guangdong Province, the satellite was the sole foreign payload among seven satellites onboard. Its smooth ascent has been met with widespread enthusiasm in both Pakistan and China, a testament not only to technological prowess but also to the enduring closeness between the two nations, often described as “iron brothers.” Prof. Cheng Xizhong, a senior research fellow…

Iran and the United States appear once again to be locked in a familiar embrace of mistrust, circling each other over the fate of a nuclear agreement that has come to symbolize far more than centrifuges and sanctions. What is unfolding is not merely a technical dispute about enrichment thresholds or inspection regimes. It is a contest of political will, historical grievance and regional power, sharpened by decades of estrangement and punctuated by moments of near crisis. At the center of the impasse lies the unresolved legacy of the 2015 accord, painstakingly negotiated between Tehran and world powers, and later…

By our correspondent KARACHI:  On 14 February 2026, Federal Health Minister and senior MQM Pakistan leader Syed Mustafa Kamal addressed a large public gathering in Liaquatabad, launching the party’s citywide protest movement and raising concerns over the implementation of the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Mustafa Kamal stated that MQM Pakistan had supported the 18th Amendment, but the transfer of powers had failed to reach the grassroots. He argued that while resources were allocated to provincial governments, the citizens of urban Sindh continue to face injustice. He warned that if powers are not devolved to local communities, MQM Pakistan will demand the…

Bangladesh has witnessed a political moment that few would have predicted even a year ago. Just over two years after Sheikh Hasina secured an election widely criticized as manipulated in her favor, the country has seen the sudden unraveling of a 15-year hold on power, replaced by a resurgent opposition. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, long considered weakened and overshadowed by the Awami League, has staged a dramatic comeback, securing a mandate that carries both symbolic and practical significance. What distinguishes this victory from previous oscillations between the two dominant parties is the emergence of a new generation of leadership at…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar Pakistan has taken another deliberate step into the strategic frontier of space. The successful launch of its second Earth observation satellite, EO-2, is less about spectacle and more about continuity. Conducted by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission from China’s Yangjiang Sea Launch Center, the mission reflects a program that is gradually shedding the episodic character that once defined it. In space policy, repetition and reliability matter more than fanfare. EO-2 is not a ceremonial addition to an orbital register. It is a functional instrument, designed to strengthen Pakistan’s Earth observation and imaging capabilities.…

By Atiq Raja Robert Greene’s The 33 Strategies of War is often misunderstood as a manual for physical combat, yet its true focus is far subtler: the book is a study in mental warfare, strategic thinking, and emotional mastery. Greene draws lessons not just from military history, but from political revolutions, corporate battles, and the internal struggles of human psychology. In his view, life itself is a battlefield, from career advancement and leadership challenges to social maneuvering and personal growth. The central idea is clear: victory rarely belongs to the strongest, but to the most strategic. The first lesson Greene…

By Abdul Rehman Patel The first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency witnessed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations move beyond the bounds of routine administration into a terrain of political, legal, and ethical debate. The administration repeatedly framed its actions as narrowly targeted against “the worst criminals,” presenting a narrative of measured law enforcement. Yet when the data for the year came into focus, a far more complicated picture emerged—one that raises uncomfortable questions about priorities, proportionality, and the character of American institutions. According to internal figures from the Department of Homeland Security, ICE carried out nearly 393,000 arrests…