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By Asghar Ali Mubarak Water has always been the lifeblood of Pakistan. For a country whose economy and sustenance are deeply intertwined with agriculture, the rivers that flow from the valleys of Kashmir are far more than geographical features; they are the arteries upon which millions of livelihoods depend. Yet, in recent years, these lifelines have increasingly become instruments of contention, as India’s construction of dams and hydroelectric projects on rivers feeding Pakistan has been framed by Islamabad as an existential threat. The rhetoric is stark but deliberate: any attempt to impede Pakistan’s water supply is considered a “declaration of…
By Dr Abdul Samad The recent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has cast a long shadow over Latin America, reviving anxieties about the United States’ willingness to intervene militarily in the hemisphere. In an extraordinary and sharply worded statement, US President Donald Trump warned Colombian President Gustavo Petro to remain vigilant, citing the flow of narcotics from Colombia into American territory. The warning, delivered publicly to reporters, was unusual not only for its directness but also for the implicit threat it carried: a reminder that US influence, backed by military might, continues to loom over the region. President Petro…
The question that lingers in the minds of policymakers, analysts, and ordinary citizens alike is deceptively simple: has the world truly split into two distinct blocs? The recent trajectory of international affairs suggests that the answer may well be affirmative. The United States, increasingly assertive and seemingly unchallenged by a handful of Western allies and Israel, is asserting a vision of global order rooted in military power and economic dominance. Opposite this, China presents an alternative, projecting a model of governance and international engagement grounded in economic partnership, infrastructure development, and what it frames as social welfare. It is a…
By S.M. Inam Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has painted a picture of economic revival that is both confident and aspirational. Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, he claimed that his government had guided Pakistan away from the brink of default, setting the country on a trajectory toward stability and growth. Central to this narrative was the transparent privatization of 75 per cent of Pakistan International Airlines, framed as a landmark achievement and a cornerstone of broader reform efforts. The government points to GDP growth and other macroeconomic indicators as evidence that the economy is recovering, suggesting that Pakistan is poised for…
By Uzma Ehtasham Pakistan’s warnings of strong retaliation against attacks traced to Afghan soil underscore the precarious security environment in South Asia. The country has consistently stressed that any breach of its territorial integrity will be met with decisive action, reflecting the enduring challenges it faces along its western frontier. For Islamabad, the threat is not hypothetical; the region remains a complex web of militant networks, porous borders, and historical disputes that together form a volatile security landscape. Each incident carries the potential to escalate tensions, not only between Pakistan and Afghanistan but across the wider neighborhood, including India and…
By Riaz Narijo DADU: The Awami Tehreek staged a protest demonstration in Faridabad, Dadu, on Saturday against rising lawlessness and insecurity in Sindh, with a large number of local residents, traders and journalists taking part. Protesters carried placards and raised slogans calling for the restoration of peace and accountability, warning that the worsening law and order situation had made daily life unsafe for ordinary citizens. Addressing the gathering, Awami Tehreek’s central general secretary, Advocate Sajid Hussain Mahesar, said that under the constitution the protection of citizens’ lives and property was the responsibility of the state. He said the Pakistan Peoples…
By Syed Shamim Akhtar Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have once again demonstrated the enduring strength of their strategic and diplomatic partnership, reaffirming ties that stretch back decades, at a time when the Middle East faces one of its most turbulent periods in recent memory. The latest indication of this closeness came in a detailed telephone conversation between Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman. Against the backdrop of shifting alliances, regional conflicts, and mounting humanitarian crises, the two leaders exchanged comprehensive assessments of recent developments, signaling a mutual commitment to…
By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi In Pakistan, the phrase “local bodies” is often used casually in political discourse, yet it is a misnomer, a term that carries no constitutional weight and betrays a deeper truth about the state of democracy in the country. The Constitution does not recognize “local bodies”; it speaks instead of “local government,” a tier of administration designed to translate political slogans into tangible services and to allow democracy to breathe closest to the people. Yet, despite its centrality, this foundational pillar of governance remains weak, unstable, and deliberately hollowed out. Article 32 of the Constitution obliges the…
By Atiq Raja Milan, or Milano as it is known to Italians, sits at the heart of northern Italy as a city where history and modernity collide with effortless elegance. Often recognized worldwide as a global hub for fashion, finance, and design, Milan is far more than the sum of its luxury boutiques and high-rise offices. It is a living museum, a city where centuries of art, architecture, and intellectual endeavor coalesce into an urban experience that continues to shape not only Italy but Europe as a whole. Here, the past and present exist not in tension but in dialogue,…