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By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History reminds us that even hostility between states has traditionally been restrained by certain moral and strategic conventions. A worthy adversary confronts openly, declares intent, and accepts the consequences. There is an austere dignity in such conflict, however regrettable. In stark contrast stands the conduct of a cowardly enemy—one that avoids direct engagement, shuns accountability, and wages war through deception, proxies, and terror. It is this degraded and dangerous form of hostility that Pakistan faces today. Following its unmistakable setback in May 2025, India appears to have abandoned any remaining commitment to responsible statecraft. Unable to…
Cricket has long been more than a game in South Asia. It is a cultural phenomenon, a source of national pride, and, at times, a reflection of the complex political realities of the region. The announcement by Pakistan that it will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but will not face India in its scheduled match, has reignited these debates, casting a shadow over what is meant to be the celebration of sport. According to sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally met with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to discuss the…
By Atiq Raja In a world that never stops watching, judging, and rating, many of us wake up each morning already tired—not from work, but from expectations. Expectations of how we should look, what we should earn, whom we should marry, how fast we should succeed, and how loudly we should prove it. Somewhere between scrolling, comparing, and pleasing, we forget to ask the most important question: Is my soul at peace? Society is a loud, relentless place. It applauds achievements, labels people, sets timelines, and hands out invisible report cards. By the time we realize it, we are running…
News Desk DUBAI: The ICC has noted the statement by the government of Pakistan regarding its decision to instruct the national team to participate selectively in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the ICC awaits official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it said that selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event, where all qualified teams are expected to compete on equal terms according to the event schedule. ICC tournaments are built on sporting integrity, competitiveness, consistency and fairness. Selective participation, the ICC added, undermines the spirit and sanctity…
By S.M. Inam The remarks delivered by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his visit to the Bahawalpur Garrison, where he observed the large-scale exercise Steadfast Resolve, went well beyond the optics of a routine military inspection. They amounted to a carefully calibrated statement about how Pakistan’s armed forces now understood war, deterrence and preparedness at a moment when the nature of conflict itself was undergoing rapid and unsettling change. In a region marked by volatility and mistrust, the army chief’s words signaled an effort to situate Pakistan’s defence posture firmly within the realities of 21st-century warfare. According to the…
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Gold has occupied a place of reverence in human history that few substances can rival. From the earliest stirrings of civilization, mankind has been irresistibly drawn to its soft glow and enduring purity. Unlike other metals that demanded fire, technique and labor to reveal their usefulness, gold appeared in nature in a ready and welcoming form—shining nuggets resting in riverbeds, untouched by rust or decay. It was perhaps for this reason that gold became the first metal known to humankind and the earliest symbol of wealth, permanence and aspiration. Over thousands of years, its meaning has…
By Atiq Raja Modern life often encourages a convenient separation between the body and the mind. Physical health is treated as the domain of doctors, diets and gym routines, while emotional wellbeing is left to thoughts, feelings and personal resilience. Yet this division is largely artificial. In everyday life, the body and the mind exist in a constant and intimate conversation, each shaping the other in ways that are subtle, cumulative and impossible to ignore for long. A healthy body provides quiet but essential support to emotional balance. Regular physical activity is a clear example. Exercise is not only about…
By Uzma Ehtasham The renewed war of words between Washington and Tehran has once again pushed the world towards a perilous edge. In a series of statements posted on social media, US president Donald Trump warned Iran that a “very large” American naval armada was moving in its direction, led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. Drawing an explicit parallel with Venezuela, Trump claimed the fleet was fully capable of completing its mission swiftly through force and violence if required. He expressed hope that Iran would soon return to the negotiating table and agree to what he described as a…
The latest wave of coordinated militant attacks across Balochistan, and their eventual repulsion by security forces, once again laid bare the fragility of peace in Pakistan’s largest and most troubled province. The figures released by the authorities were stark. According to security officials, militants identified as part of what the state described as “Fitna-e-Hindustan” attempted assaults at 12 locations across the province. All were foiled, but at a heavy cost. At least 108 militants were killed in counter-operations, while 10 police and security personnel lost their lives. As so often in Balochistan, the statistics told only part of the story.…