In the complex and layered realm of global diplomacy, certain moments emerge that are not merely transient developments but carry the potential to shape future geopolitical directions. The proposed high-level direct negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad represent one such delicate yet decisive phase. On the surface, this may appear to be...
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April 12, 2026April 15, 2026Columns
The Rising HIV Challenge in Pakistan and a Test for Governance
Pakistan’s public health sector may appear structurally organized on the surface, yet a closer examination of the data reveals deeply concerning realities raising serious questions not only about governmental performance but also about societal attitudes and the direction of policymaking. Recent parliamentary disclosures regarding the number of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the country demand...
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April 11, 2026April 11, 2026Columns
Shaukat Siddiqui: Life, Journalism, and Literary Legacy
Shaukat Siddiqui is one of those great and unique figures of Urdu literature whose name instantly brings to mind innocent faces wrapped in the cloak of poverty, eyes filled with hunger, and the dim pathways of slum settlements. He was not merely a short story writer or novelist, but also a fearless journalist, a compassionate...
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April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Columns
The Hidden Gears of Unrest: Tracking the Financial Lifelines in Balochistan
The security landscape of Balochistan has undergone a radical and troubling transformation over the last few years. What was once characterized by localized tribal friction has evolved into a sophisticated, modern insurgency that challenges the very fabric of regional stability. At the heart of this escalation—marked by the devastating coordinated attacks in January 2026 that...
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April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Columns
The Lost Keys
Imagine spending a really hard day and coming home to open the door only to find the keys have been lost – you remember being careful for them, and keeping them in ultimate care, how could they not be with you? Now imagine these keys are the skills and intellectual ability to compete in a...
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April 10, 2026April 10, 2026Columns
What is Chaos?
Whenever I reflect on the patterns of human life and history, I cannot help but notice that what we often call chaos is never truly meaningless. Chaos—apparent disorder, confusion, and unpredictability—has a rhythm, a hidden logic that unfolds quietly beneath the surface. Life, societies, and civilizations are rarely as orderly as they appear, and yet...
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April 9, 2026April 10, 2026Columns
Why Pakistan is able to do what it does despite being a much smaller player in the world?
Three words explain that: history, agency, and a global vision. Pakistan is a product of a very strong ground-up movement of Indian Muslims to reclaim their dignity and a role in politics. That is why the freedom movement leaders’ speeches always had a global vision. Tehrik-i-Khilafat by the Johar brothers, Rehmat Ali’s conviction in the...
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April 9, 2026April 9, 2026Columns
Pakistan: A Peace Bridge in Turbulent Times and the Leadership That Made It Possible
At a time when tensions between the United States and Iran threatened to escalate into a devastating regional war, Pakistan emerged as a crucial force for peace, demonstrating maturity, restraint, and strategic diplomacy. Rather than becoming entangled in conflict, Pakistan chose the path of dialogue, positioning itself as a mediator committed to stability—not only for...
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April 8, 2026April 8, 2026Columns
Pakistan as a Mediator and Peace Maker in the US–Iran Ceasefire
In a world increasingly defined by conflict and polarization, moments of diplomacy stand out not just as political achievements, but as reminders of what is still possible when dialogue prevails over destruction. The recent ceasefire understanding between the United States and Iran is one such moment fragile temporary, yet deeply significant. At the center of...
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April 6, 2026April 6, 2026Columns
The Illusion of Progress: Rethinking SDGs Beyond Promises: Why SDGs Need Power Shifts, Not Policies Lesson from 13th APFSD 2026
At the Thirteenth Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development in Bangkok, I was reminded of a hard truth: global policy spaces often talk about us, the Global South, without us. My presence there, representing Gravity Development Organization and the communities I work with in Pakistan, was not symbolic. It was political. Attending the Thirteenth Asia-Pacific Forum...