Stories by Zahid Hussain
Its close military cooperation with Israel has drawn the UAE directly into the war on Iran.
Updated 30 Sep, 2026 09:02am
A politically stable and economically sound country is what builds an independent policy.
Updated 23 Sep, 2026 08:11am
Saudi Arabia, which had stayed out of the Iran war, now risks being drawn into a wider conflict.
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:40am
No move to restructure governance should be separated from the democratic process.
Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:49am
Controversial polls and the installation of an indirectly elected PM were bound to fuel anger.
Updated 02 Sep, 2026 07:38am
We face a youth crisis of such severity that events like ‘Pakistan Idol’ are just a fleeting spark.
Published 26 Aug, 2026 07:47am
The collapse of the system is the result of the denial of democratic rights to the people.
Updated 19 Aug, 2026 07:39am
The Makkah Agreement has fundamentally altered the strategic landscape of the region.
Updated 12 Aug, 2026 07:47am
The interior minister should focus on security rather than administrative reorganisation.
Updated 05 Aug, 2026 08:27am
A ‘demographic dividend’ could turn into a demographic catastrophe.
Updated 29 Jul, 2026 07:48am
Unfortunately, there is little attempt to address the political and social causes of the crisis.
Updated 22 Jul, 2026 07:58am
The latest events will make it far harder for Iran and the US to reach a negotiated peace deal.
Published 15 Jul, 2026 07:47am
Chaotic governance and inconsistent policies continue to deter foreign investment in the country.
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:11am
Israel has wiped out an entire young Palestinian generation.
Updated 01 Jul, 2026 07:39am
The country’s strength lies in its political and economic stability, not in fleeting moments of diplomatic success.
Updated 24 Jun, 2026 07:38am
The authorities’ aggressive response to protests has aggravated matters in AJK.
Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:07am
The Zionist state not only acts as a spoiler but also effectively dictates the terms of war and peace in the region.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 08:21am
Trump’s ever-shifting stance has clouded the prospects of a peace deal in the near future.
Updated 27 May, 2026 09:10am
Thousands of Palestinian men, women and children are languishing in Israeli prisons in subhuman conditions, with many routinely subjected to sexual abuse.
Updated 20 May, 2026 07:52am
A prolonged conflict will have far-reaching implications for regional geopolitics, sharpening the divisions among Gulf countries that are directly affected by the tensions.
Published 13 May, 2026 07:22am
