Good Governance as a Shield Against Extremism
Written by: Sajid Anwar Wardak Governance reforms have emerged as a vital strategy in Pakistan’s efforts to combat violent extremism,…
Unity Defeats Conspiracy
By Muhammad Daud The events that unfolded in the Islamic Republic of Iran in January 2026 were not merely episodes…
A Principled Choice: Pakistan and the Board of Peace
By Junaid Qaiser Pakistan’s decision to join the U.S.-led Board of Peace on Gaza reflects a careful balance between principle…
Behind the Flames, Only Questions Remains
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal When the flames finally surrendered to smoke, Gul Plaza ceased to be a building and became…
From Claims of Riyasat-e-Madina to Campus Reality: Our Collective Hypocrisy Laid Bare
Amjad Hadi Yousafzai The viral videos allegedly showing female students modeling at the University of Peshawar are no longer merely…
The Decision to Provide Subsidized Flour Is Welcome, but Quality and Oversight Remain Major Challenges
By Anwarzada Gulyar The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to once again provide subsidized flour in view of rising prices and…
“Guardians of the High Peaks Community-Based Conservation and the Himalayan Ibex in Pakistan”
By: Malik Bilal High above the fertile valleys that trickle into the mighty Indus River, the Himalayan ibex roams some…
A Unified Front for Internal Security
By Junaid Qaiser Pakistan’s internal security isn’t anchored in just one institution. It flourishes through collaboration, shared responsibilities, and mutual…
Chabahar and the Limits of Defiance
By Saleem Bukhari For years, India’s strategic establishment has been driven by a single, almost obsessive idea, reaching Central Asia…
Pakistan’s Judiciary on the Brink of Collapse
By Sara Ali Syed Pakistan’s judiciary, once a fragile but essential pillar of democracy, is now facing institutional breakdown. Judicial…