Pakistan’s illusion of empowerment within patriarchal boundaries
ISLAMABAD/OP-ED: Post-feminism in Pakistan emerges not as a successor to feminism, but as a cultural accommodation , a framework that…
Bangladesh’s military dependance revisited post F-7 crash
DHAKA: On July 21, 2025, a Chinese-made F-7 BGI fighter jet of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into Milestone School…
Chaos in Pakistan’s Waziristan as political violence abounds
Pakistan’s Waziristan is on the cusp of a rough politico-military transition. It is undergoing unprecedented protests sweep across Waziristan against…
Why Xi’s grip on freedom breeds distrust among chinese citizens
BEIJING: In the decade since Xi Jinping ascended to the helm of the Chinese Communist Party, China has witnessed a…
Disinformation is Feeding Real Violence in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In the volatile socio-political landscape of Pakistan, marked by a pronounced state-society disconnect, deep-rooted mistrust, and widespread polarization, disinformation…
Bangladesh may delay elections to accommodate Islamic Parties
DHAKA: With a number of Islamic parties in Bangladesh raising a host of preconditions to be fulfilled before the national…
Will India Stand Firm Against China on the Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation?
TAIPEI/OP-ED: As the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday, the question of his reincarnation has reignited a geopolitical and spiritual…
Italy stands with Pakistan’s persecuted Christians
ROME: The Italian government has reaffirmed its commitment to support persecuted Christian communities in Pakistan and elsewhere, urging global promotion…
Balochistan on Edge After BLF’s “Operation Baam” Hits 17 Sites
QUETTA— In one of the boldest and most coordinated offensives in the Baloch insurgency’s recent history, the Balochistan Liberation Front…
Pakistan’s strategic relevance at the cost of structural reform
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic trajectory has long been characterized by a volatile rhythm of boom and bust cycles. Periods of rapid…
