Elections sans Nawaz and Imran
Fervent rather panicky preparations are underway by the PML(N) spearheaded by fiery Maryam Nawaz Sharif to give a grand reception to Nawaz Sharif in...
How can PTI become relevant again
In the context of PTI's relevance to the elections and to the politics of the country, the challenge lies in PTI’s current confrontational stance...
Middle Eastern history repeats itself or maybe it doesn’t?
If there is a lesson to be drawn from the Gaza war, it is that history repeats itself: hardliners on both sides of the...
Not war but heat an existential threat for billions
Global temperatures increasing by 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels will result in many regions experiencing prolonged periods of extreme heat, surpassing human tolerance.
Specifically,...
How Hamas Stunted Israel
In the early days of October 2023, an unprecedented escalation of conflict between Hamas and Israel occurred, marked by a large-scale invasion and offensive...
The Middle East may never be the same
Hamas, the Islamist militia that controls Gaza, will likely emerge a victor regardless of how the latest round of Israeli-Palestinian fighting ends.
Hamas’ unprecedented attack...
From Economic collapse to Economic stability
In a recent interview, on a national TV channel Mr. Shabbar Zaidi underwent a striking transformation in his views on Pakistan's economy. Just days...
The politics of Saudi and Iranian sports
Saudi and Iranian sports have politics written into their DNA.
Little more than a decade ago, Saudi Arabia fielded three expatriate Saudi women athletes at the 2012...
Supreme Court is now live
It was a thrilling experience to witness the live telecast of a pivotal public hearing in the wake of a significant but contentious legal...
Journalists’ Safety in upcoming Elections
As Pakistan gears up for its general elections, concerns about the safety and freedom of the press have taken center stage. Reporters Without Borders...
