Opinion

Every argument about the revised abiana has so far been an argument about money: whether the flat annual rate of…

In every democracy, the legitimacy of government rests not merely on elections but on the public’s confidence that those entrusted…

For decades, Pakistan has heard the same promise repeated by successive governments: sacrifice today for prosperity tomorrow. Every administration speaks…

Pakistan’s successful mediation between Iran and the US has done more than halt a dangerous conflict in West Asia. It…

For many Pakistanis, the annual climate negotiations held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) often appear…

When Ashura processions reached their destinations in major cities of the country on Friday evening, a massive security operation that…

National security is no longer defined solely by territorial defence, as nation-states are increasingly tested by their ability to provide…

Human smuggling still remains one of Pakistan’s most persistent governance and law-enforcement challenges. Despite years of crackdowns, arrests and tighter…

Pakistan has emerged as a master negotiator between the United States and Iran by leveraging uniquely balanced bilateral access, strategic geographic positioning,…

In criminal cases—particularly rape prosecutions—the judiciary faces one of the most delicate responsibilities in the justice system: ensuring that victims…