PM on the world stage The PM’s much-anticipated address to the UN General Assembly was impassioned, eloquent and substantive. Updated 29 Sep, 2019 12:18pm
China strikes back China’s agreement to massively finance Iran’s development is an extension of its Belt and Road Initiative. Published 15 Sep, 2019 07:09am
Pakistan’s Kashmir strategy The legitimacy of the Kashmiris’ struggle must be propagated on the basis of international law. Published 01 Sep, 2019 07:22am
Kashmir: India’s Afghanistan The illegality of India’s occupation of Kashmir is being widely acknowledged. Published 18 Aug, 2019 07:29am
Economy: policy problems Over the past year, the PTI government’s economic focus has been on redressing macroeconomic imbalances. Updated 04 Aug, 2019 07:27am
The Afghan prism As has been oft-stated, apart from the Afghans, Pakistan has the highest stakes in securing Afghan peace. Updated 21 Jul, 2019 07:17am
Economic redemption Pakistan was preordained to get into financial trouble. Updated 07 Jul, 2019 02:06pm
War with Iran War is a ‘lose-lose’ option for all those who would be involved in this conflict and even those who are not. Published 23 Jun, 2019 07:19am
Pakistan & Sino-US cold war The China-US confrontation is likely to escalate further in the foreseeable future. Updated 09 Jun, 2019 12:34pm
No room for gloom The US-China trade war may offer Pakistan a unique trade opportunity. Updated 26 May, 2019 08:52am
Future of Pak-US relations America’s new hostility towards Pakistan is due mostly to its emerging global rivalry with China. Published 12 May, 2019 07:17am
BRI: a historic opportunity Not one of America’s Asian allies has the stomach to confront China, their largest trading partner. Published 28 Apr, 2019 07:15am
Peace is difficult India is unlikely to offer any meaningful compromises to resolve the Kashmir dispute. Updated 14 Apr, 2019 11:18am
Ban all terrorism Under the cover of countering terrorism, state suppression of the rights of Muslims has intensified. Updated 31 Mar, 2019 11:19am
Genocide, war or peace? The BJP’s plan to ‘resolve’ the Kashmir ‘problem’ is to colonise it. Updated 17 Mar, 2019 01:10pm
Now, the diplomatic battle The aftermath of the crisis offers an opportunity to advance the objective of peace in South Asia. Published 03 Mar, 2019 07:33am
Prerequisites of peace Durable peace and security in Afghanistan will depend on the level of external interference in its affairs. Updated 18 Feb, 2019 09:31am
Sustainable infrastructure There is a solid economic rationale to prioritise global investment in developing countries. Updated 03 Feb, 2019 05:08pm
Endgame in Afghanistan The Taliban’s reluctance to talk to the Kabul regime has emerged as the most important obstacle. Updated 20 Jan, 2019 08:02am
The quality of life The PTI should devote most of its financial and administrative capital to addressing the people’s basic needs. Published 06 Jan, 2019 06:32am
