Author: Uzma Ehtasham

By Uzma Ehtasham In an increasingly polarized world where diplomacy is often reduced to theatrics and press conferences, Pakistan’s latest diplomatic outreach in New York stands out for its sobriety, clarity and purpose. Led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the former Foreign Minister and a key political figure, the delegation arrived not with bombast but with documents, dates and evidence—intent on delivering a reality check to the world’s most powerful decision-makers. This was not a mere lobbying exercise. It was a carefully orchestrated diplomatic offensive aimed at telling the world a story that has, for too long, been drowned out by…

By Uzma Ehtasham The arrival of a Pakistani delegation in New York, led by People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, marks a determined effort by Pakistan to present its case to the international community amid an atmosphere of growing tension in South Asia. Against the backdrop of recent aggressive actions by India, this delegation is engaging with key figures, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the General Assembly, as well as members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Their aim is clear: to highlight Pakistan’s perspective on the recent Indian aggression and…

By Uzma Ehtasham The recent telephone conversation between Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi stands out as a pivotal moment in South Asia’s complex and often fraught diplomatic landscape. It signals a fresh chapter in the evolving relationship between these two neighboring countries, marked by cautious optimism and a shared vision for greater regional connectivity. The focus of their discussion—the urgent finalization of the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) railway framework—underscores a growing recognition of economic collaboration as a pathway to stability and mutual benefit in an area long beset by political…

By Uzma Ehtasham The drums of war no longer echo in the distance. They are at the doorstep of South Asia. This is not rhetorical flourish. It is a chilling reality underscored by the recent remarks of General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, delivered at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He did not cloak his message in diplomatic niceties. He offered a sober warning grounded in military precision and proximity to one of the world’s most volatile borders. The threat of war between India and Pakistan, he said, is not a thing of the past.…

By Uzma Ehtasham The recent breakthrough at the University of Concepción in Chile marks a remarkable step forward in the global fight against stomach cancer, a disease that has long eluded early detection and effective prevention. Scientists there have developed the world’s first patented probiotic specifically designed to prevent stomach cancer by targeting Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that has been identified as one of the primary triggers of this devastating illness. This probiotic, boasting an impressive efficacy rate of 93.6 percent, offers a ray of hope in combating a cancer often described as a “silent killer” due to its subtle…

By our correspondent The recent statement by Saeedullah Saeed, a senior commander of the Afghan Taliban, during a police graduation ceremony in Kabul has sent ripples far beyond Afghanistan’s borders. His warning was stark and unmistakable: any armed activity conducted against the orders of the Taliban’s emir—especially those targeting Pakistan—will be deemed sedition. This pronouncement, delivered with rare clarity, carries profound implications for the region’s already fragile peace and security. It signals a pivotal moment in how the Taliban intends to manage its own ranks and engage with its neighbors, particularly Pakistan, which has long borne the consequences of Afghan…

By Uzma Ehtasham In the clear skies above South Asia, what was once a domain of strategy and deterrence has turned into a theatre of very real violence. The recent downing of six Indian fighter jets marks a chilling reminder that modern air warfare, for all its technological spectacle, remains deeply human in its consequences. Beyond the acronyms and airframes, behind every cockpit lies a life — disciplined, trained, and vulnerable. The latest aerial engagements reflect more than just firepower. They lay bare the geopolitical tremors that increasingly ripple across this volatile region. The downing of a Mirage 2000 over…

By Uzma Ehtasham After suffering what can only be described as a historic defeat in the battle for truth—Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad—the Modi-led Indian regime has lost its way. But what followed has been more disturbing than disoriented governance. In its desperation to reassert control and rewrite a narrative slipping from its grasp, New Delhi has begun shedding the final threads of diplomatic credibility, revealing something more dangerous than denial—a state openly dabbling in terror sponsorship. There was a time when India’s involvement in destabilizing Balochistan operated under the veil of plausible deniability. Whispers of covert operations, discreet funding channels, and unnamed…

By Uzma Ehtasham In a region long haunted by the spectre of militancy and cross-border intrigue, Pakistan’s recent security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mark a decisive moment. Over the course of targeted encounters in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, and Khyber district, nine armed militants were killed—individuals reportedly backed by India in a broader campaign of proxy warfare. The operations, carried out with clinical precision and guided by intelligence, signal a recalibrated national approach to an old but evolving threat. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), these militants were directly involved in orchestrating terror attacks across the region. Their elimination,…

By Uzma Ehtasham It has been two months since a parliamentary committee in Pakistan, after much debate and deliberation, announced what should have been a landmark decision for educational justice: a cap of Rs1.8 million on the five-year tuition fees for private medical colleges. For a brief moment, the announcement inspired cautious hope, particularly among thousands of students who dream of becoming doctors but whose financial realities often stand in harsh contrast to those dreams. Yet here we are, weeks later, with the decision rendered practically irrelevant. The truth is not hidden in some bureaucratic fine print—it is glaring and…