Hajra Asad
Balochistan’s Long War: From Counter-Terrorism to Countering Proxy Warfare
For more than two decades, Pakistan has waged one of the world's most sustained counter-terrorism campaigns, evolving into…
An Award Created Days Before His Arrival: Modi’s Seychelles Honour Faces Scrutiny
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's latest international honour has become a source of controversy after errors on the…
Modi’s ‘Number Eight’ Speech Goes Viral, Sparks Wave of Memes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on an official visit to Indonesia, addressed members of the Indian diaspora in Jakarta…
The Geopolitics of the Indus: Why the Treaty Matters Now
For 65 years, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) held firm through wars, crises, and prolonged hostility between India…
The Marketing of a Tragedy: Unmasking the “Graveyard of Empires”
History loves a convenient myth, and few are as enduring—or as deceptive—as the branding of Afghanistan as the…
Hormuz in Focus: US and Iran Conclude Indirect Talks in Doha
DOHA — Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have successfully concluded a round of intense, indirect talks between representatives of…
Ritu Kumar’s “Zardozi” Claim Sparks Backlash Over Centuries-Old Craft
Veteran Indian fashion designer Ritu Kumar has come under intense criticism after claiming she coined the term "zardozi" during…
The Diplomacy of Mourning: What Khamenei’s Funeral Really Signalled
Iran's state funeral for its assassinated Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei — killed on 28 February in a joint…
The 1984 Sikh Genocide: Memory, Testimony, and a Search for Justice That Won’t End
Operation Blue Star: A Wound to the Faith For much of the Sikh community, the story of 1984…
The Deep Legacy of Pakistani Diplomacy
For over five decades, Pakistan has consistently stepped into the global arena as a quiet powerhouse of international…
Commemorating Youm-e-Takbir and Legacy of Pakistan’s Nuclear Deterrence
Every year on May 28, the hills of Chagai echo in the national memory. Known as Youm-e-Takbir (The…
The Beginning of the End: Can OPEC Survive the UAE’s Exit?
The announcement on April 28, 2026, that the United Arab Emirates will exit OPEC effective May 1 has…
Pakistan Activates Six Strategic Land Corridors to Iran
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the regional trade architecture, Pakistan has officially activated six overland corridors to…
From Pariah to Power Broker: Pakistan’s Strategic Turnaround
In a dramatic shift of geopolitical fortunes, Pakistan has transitioned from the periphery of global diplomacy to the…
Anatomy of Deceit: Forensic Dive into India’s “False Flag” Provocations
While the world often views regional tensions through the lens of immediate headlines, a deeper analysis reveals that…