Author: Uzma Ehtasham

By Uzma Ehtasham In the annals of military history, this week may well be remembered as a turning point—one where the narrative of aggression was reversed with both force and clarity. India, having launched what it described as a “precision” strike under the cover of darkness, targeted multiple civilian areas in Pakistan, including Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bagh, Ahmedpur East, Muridke, and Bahawalpur. The consequences were devastating. Yet, in a dramatic turn, India found itself hoisting a white flag at the Line of Control’s Jua complex. This act, though symbolic, marked a rare and implicit admission of military failure—a moment of reckoning…

By Uzma Ehtasham Despite Pakistan’s visible restraint and its calls for peace, India has chosen aggression, launching targeted strikes along the Pakistani border. These provocations, once again, leave no doubt about India’s reckless pursuit of dominance and the dangers of its unilateralism. While the international community is just beginning to stir from its selective slumber, Pakistan stands fully prepared—backed not only by its armed forces but by an increasingly mobilized public whose defiance has filled the streets in spirited demonstrations of unity and resolve. In the face of these hostilities, Pakistan has not merely postured but acted with strategic clarity.…

By Uzma Ehtasham KARACHI: A farewell reception was held at a local hotel in honor of Iranian Consul General in Karachi, Hassan Nourian, as he prepares to conclude his tenure of four and a half years. The event was marked by warm tributes celebrating his efforts to strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding between Pakistan and Iran. The ceremony was attended by diplomats from various countries, prominent citizens, and members of the media fraternity. A representative from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised Nourian’s diplomatic service and extended best wishes for his future endeavors. Speaking on the occasion, fellow…

By Uzma Ehtasham There was a time when India and Bangladesh, despite their differences, leaned on each other with a neighborly understanding rooted in shared history, culture and economic interdependence. But that fragile bond is now being worn thin by a political tide sweeping through New Delhi—one that thrives on division, religious fervor, and short-term political gain. With India’s announcement to cut trade ties and seal all borders with Bangladesh, the region is witnessing yet another example of how the ruling BJP’s ideological agenda is undoing decades of careful diplomacy and goodwill. It’s not just about trade routes or customs…

By Uzma Ehtasham KARACHI: Bangladesh and Pakistan have significant untapped potential for collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector, with discussions held in Karachi on 5 May 2025 between Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner S.M. Mahbubul Alam and the visiting President, Senior Vice President, and office bearers of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (RCCI). The meeting focused on promoting bilateral trade and investment, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. Present at the discussion were prominent business figures, including Sohail Altaf, Hamza Tabani (Chairman of Tabani Group), and Hatim Tabani (CEO of Tabani Group). RCCI President Usman Shaukat, Senior Vice President Khalid Farooq…

By Uzma Ehtasham In a country where inflation gnaws at the dinner table, gas shortages stretch into days, and hospitals crumble beneath the weight of neglect, one might expect gloom to prevail. And yet, Pakistan remains a place of unrelenting cheer. Weddings turn into week-long affairs, complete with fireworks, food, and music. Festivals are celebrated with such grandeur that it’s easy to forget the economic quicksand beneath them. There’s a curious defiance here — as though joy itself has become a form of resistance. This buoyant spirit, while admirable, also betrays a deeper cultural flaw: a near-sighted tendency to escape,…

By Uzma Ehtasham KARACHI: Bangladesh and Pakistan have been working to foster wider and stronger bilateral ties across all areas, including cultural cooperation and exchanges. In this connection, the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Karachi celebrated ‘Pohela Boisakh,’ the Bengali New Year 1432, at the Mission’s premises. The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi, S. M. Mahbubul Alam, reiterated the initiatives undertaken to strengthen bilateral relations across a wide range of sectors, with particular emphasis on culture. He underscored the importance of cultural ties in enhancing people-to-people contacts, facilitating the exchange of cultural troupes, and promoting tourism as a…

By Uzma Ehtasham In a region where political lines often blur into historical scars, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s latest declaration reverberates far beyond his base. The legal advisor to Sikhs for Justice and a vocal advocate for Khalistan, Pannun has issued a stark warning: should India ever initiate military aggression against Pakistan through Punjab, Sikh resistance will not side with New Delhi. Rather, he asserts, Sikhs will act as Pakistan’s first line of defence. It is not a message of romanticized nationalism, nor a cry of populist defiance. It is a calculated, even chilling, articulation of regional survival — from the…

By Uzma Ehtasham It wasn’t too long ago that scenes of despair marked everyday life in many parts of Pakistan. Families in small towns and sprawling urban slums found themselves staring helplessly at unpaid electricity bills that outstripped their incomes. In the cruel arithmetic of survival, some sold their metal cookware—once signs of modest comfort—just to keep a fan running or a bulb lit. It was a painful reminder that electricity, so easily taken for granted elsewhere, remained an unaffordable luxury for millions here. That crisis was not merely a failure of supply or pricing. It exposed something deeper and…

By Uzma Ehtasham In a region where history is stitched with the threads of trauma and mistrust, even a spark can threaten to ignite a firestorm. Ten days into what is now a deepening and volatile standoff between India and Pakistan, the global community is growing increasingly anxious. At stake is not just the fragile peace between two nuclear-armed neighbors, but the stability of South Asia—and by extension, the world. What began as yet another flashpoint in Kashmir has quickly snowballed into something more alarming, with both countries ramping up rhetoric, security posturing, and diplomatic brinkmanship. The United States, long…