Trump or Harris: No Respite for Palestine
A day after Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, I penned an article titled “Hamas Stunted Israel,” in which I warned...
Are Solar Panels Contributing to Circular Debt?
China has a robust, well-regulated solar energy policy driven by long-term vision and comprehensive planning, unlike Pakistan, where policies are often short-sighted and poorly...
What If Imran Khan is Tried by a Military Court?
In today's press conference by DG ISPR, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, a notable shift was observed compared to previous briefings. For the first...
Two Secrets to China’s Rise
Twelve years ago, I visited China as a participant in a Seminar on Press and Publication for Developing Countries, alongside participants from over twenty...
Pakistan in the SCO: Silent or Strategic?
China has emerged as the prime driver and a leader of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) not only in the political, economic, and commercial...
Xinjiang, Balochistan and FATA
In Pakistan, we often adhere to the belief that force is the primary solution for dealing with terrorists, extremists, separatists, insurgents, and even civil...
Overcapacity Dilemma: Mismanagement or Misjudgment?
We often do the opposite of what drives progress in developed nations. While wise nations protect, promote, respect, and honor their heroes, we have...
A Decision That Cost $2.56 Billion
I vividly recall that the decision to use imported coal in Sahiwal power plant was made as part of the agreements under CPEC.
The project...
Innovative Solutions to Terrorism and Extremism
If I were to ask you to name the country that hosts one of the largest Islamic research institutes in the world, an Islamic...
The Success of the Army Chief’s Afghan Policy
The tone and tenor of the recent interview conducted by the BBC with Zabihullah Mujahid was markedly different from previous engagements.
Unlike a few months...
