Stories by F.S. Aijazuddin

Spencers’ revenge

Spencers’ revenge

Today, Charles III stands trapped in his destiny.
Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:45am
Royal baubles

Royal baubles

Only royalty flaunts its higher status with crowns and tiaras.
Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:15am
See for yourself

See for yourself

Nature has reminded mankind of its lethal power.
Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:39am
I spy the fifth

I spy the fifth

Philby’s betrayal had resulted in the deaths of many British agents.
Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:43am
I spy, with…

I spy, with…

The history of British espionage is crow­ded with spies with dual loyalties.
Updated 27 Aug, 2026 07:50am
At odds with evens

At odds with evens

Occasionally, good intentions evoke dark suspicions.
Updated 20 Aug, 2026 09:08am
The new RCD

The new RCD

Does the Makkah accord replace or augment the SMDA?
Published 13 Aug, 2026 04:21am
Football wars

Football wars

Trump is now into bloodless sports.
Published 23 Jul, 2026 07:41am
Beware of gifts

Beware of gifts

Gifts exchanged between leaders have a long tradition.
Published 16 Jul, 2026 07:05am
‘Must rise’

‘Must rise’

Parades, fireworks and boastful speeches mark nations’ decline.
Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:15am
Ever so humble

Ever so humble

Huge homes fit for princes are again follies of the ultra rich.
Published 02 Jul, 2026 07:15am
Four vs one

Four vs one

No Pakistani leader has thought fit to endow a library.
Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:18am
Wars & grudges

Wars & grudges

Our closeness to Trump has sharpened Modi’s hostility towards us.
Published 18 Jun, 2026 06:34am
100, not out…

100, not out…

With great wealth comes beneficence.
Updated 11 Jun, 2026 01:14pm
The healing pen

The healing pen

Dr Naseem spent her life providing succour to patients.
Published 04 Jun, 2026 06:42am
Dangerous depths

Dangerous depths

Current US foreign policy is now a diplomatic prism.
Published 14 May, 2026 07:33am
Détente royale

Détente royale

Neither Trump nor Charles mentioned anything controversial.
Published 07 May, 2026 07:54am