A tentative peace Despite its losses, Iran has emerged much stronger from the conflict, and has become a symbol of defiance. Published 17 Jun, 2026 07:53am
A dangerous collision The worsening conflict between the two neighbours carries serious implications for regional security. Updated 15 Oct, 2025 08:48am
Trying for a fourth term The party can come to power with establishment's support through dubious elections. But it cannot bring political stability to the country. Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:23am
Western media and the war The severity of the Palestinians’ plight is mostly missing from Western reporting. Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:32am
Israel’s new war For the ‘civilised world’, the oppressed do not have the right to stand up against colonisation. Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:32am
A surge in terrorist attacks While the administration looks on silently, armed marauders carry out their deadly attacks. Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:19am
Beyond their mandate It is not for an interim prime minister to speak on complex foreign policy matters. Updated 27 Sep, 2023 08:51am
Great expectations A major challenge before the new chief justice is to restore the public’s faith in the top judiciary. Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:43am
The TTP’s new battleground Given Chitral’s strategic location, the rise of the militant threat there is a serious security concern. Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:27am
A state of illusions The biggest obstacle in the way of foreign investment is deteriorating law and order. Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:25am
The gathering storm The worsening state of the economy and growing political instability have put our national security at risk. Updated 30 Aug, 2023 08:48am
Presidential indiscretion Many see the interim administration as just an extension of the security establishment. Updated 23 Aug, 2023 08:50am
The caretaker project There are many Baloch leaders with stronger credentials who could have been picked for the job. Updated 16 Aug, 2023 08:50am
The interim solution The ruling coalition has virtually abdicated civilian authority. Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:05am
Why Pakistan is failing A small power elite has dominated Pakistan’s political scene under both civilian and military rule. Updated 02 Aug, 2023 08:54am
Caretaker conundrum An interim set-up can only supervise elections; it cannot take policy decisions. Updated 26 Jul, 2023 08:02am
The cross-border challenge It is our disastrous appeasement policy in the past that is now coming back to haunt us. Updated 19 Jul, 2023 09:05am
Worsening poll uncertainty With just weeks left before the NA’s term ends, there is no sign of electioneering. Updated 12 Jul, 2023 09:08am
Dynastic rule and democracy The ongoing political engineering has tainted the entire election process. Updated 05 Jul, 2023 09:12am
The lessons of May 9 The PTI chief grossly miscalculated the authority of the top command. Updated 28 Jun, 2023 10:56am
