Understanding the Afghan Taliban Even if we cannot comprehend the pathology of Afghan hostility, we must have clarity in our response... Updated 17 Dec, 2022 11:39am
Ecocide crystal ball For many, climate change is still a bridge too far. Updated 29 Sep, 2022 09:20pm
Between Ambition And Constraints Pakistan’s foreign policy has been underpinned by security concerns rooted in its own traumas. It is largely independent... Updated 18 Aug, 2022 09:37am
Cable, conspiracy & populism Pakistanis revel in conspiracy theories, and the US is the favourite villain. Updated 16 Apr, 2022 08:45am
Ukraine crisis and Pakistan How has Pakistan navigated this early phase of the crisis and what challenges lie ahead? Updated 13 Mar, 2022 09:38am
Siachen recollections Siachen demands attention beyond political and military considerations. Updated 16 Jan, 2022 08:57am
A tribute to Dr A.Q. Khan Quintessentially he was a humanist committed to justice, peace and the common good. Updated 11 Oct, 2021 12:52pm
Return of the Taliban Will the developments in Afghanistan become a point of inflection for relations in South Asia? Published 04 Sep, 2021 06:56am
Coronavirus: random thoughts The worldwide response to the coronavirus in debate and thought is a phenomenon in itself. Published 26 Apr, 2020 06:03am
Tragedy of Pak-India disputes To seize the opportunity and to nurture its benefits would have required rare courage and statesmanship. Published 29 Mar, 2020 07:51am
India, Kashmir & deterrence The Aug 5 move has so poisoned the well that it is difficult to see a path to normal relations with India. Updated 09 Dec, 2019 09:10am
Post-370 options? The reaction by Pakistan has been sharp while response internationally is so far predictably muted. Updated 11 Aug, 2019 08:55am
Dawn Exclusive: A time for restraint The situation prevailing between Pakistan and India can spark a conflict with incalculable consequences for both sides. Updated 27 Feb, 2019 06:33pm
Afghan dynamics and déjà vu Pakistan has an indispensable role but it must be played with circumspection. Published 04 Feb, 2019 06:29am
Learning from China? Never before has a human society achieved so much development within the span of one generation. Updated 25 Sep, 2018 10:04am
Environment service sector The concept of an environment service sector must reach beyond the creation of green industries and jobs. Published 11 May, 2018 07:28am
Rethinking Afghanistan What must follow is an honest and frank conversation with Washington and Kabul. Published 16 Feb, 2018 01:42am
Kashmir talks: reality & myth Kashmiri sacrifices and suffering must not be viewed through the prism of our security. Published 11 Sep, 2017 07:16am
Can Pakistan-India ties be normal? Leaders in both capitals should not forget that they are nursing tensions under a nuclear overhang. Updated 14 Aug, 2017 10:22am
Unsung in the Muslim world With the death of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, a light in the Muslim world has been extinguished. Published 31 Jul, 2017 06:22am
