Category: Columns

May 1st is observed around the world as a day of solidarity with workers and a tribute to their struggles. Yet, within our social and economic context, its significance has been reduced to little more than a formal public holiday. On the surface, it appears to be a day when the state temporarily slows down...

One asks you to stay quiet in courtesy, to sit with discomfort and listen even when it bruises your ego; the other thrives on impulse, avoidance and the comfort of staying unchanged. Emotional intelligence, at its core, is not just about recognizing feelings but about having the restraint to respond with patience rather than impulse....

May 2025 has been etched into the military and strategic history of South Asia as a defining moment that not only challenged traditional measures of power but also compelled a fundamental rethinking of warfare, leadership, technology, and national preparedness. This was not merely a limited military confrontation; rather, it represented a clash between two contrasting...

A pivotal shift is unfolding on the horizon of global energy politics one that is not only reshaping the balance of oil markets but also redefining the dynamics of international power. The decision by the OPEC and OPEC Plus member United Arab Emirates to withdraw from the alliance may appear, at first glance, as a...

In international politics, there are moments when seemingly separate economic, diplomatic, and strategic forces converge so intricately that they defy conventional frameworks of analysis. The recent tensions between Iran and United States, along with the evolving regional dynamics surrounding them, represent one such complex chapter. In this scenario, Gulf politics, financial pressures, and shifting diplomatic...

Islamabad, 28 April 2026 – The European Union, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, today inaugurated the first-ever High-Level EU-Pakistan Business Forum in Islamabad, marking an important milestone in strengthening bilateral economic relations. The Forum brings together around 1000 senior policymakers, European and Pakistani business leaders, investors and financial institutions. With the EU being...

At the heart of Washington, D.C., the White House once again became the center of global attention this time not due to any policy announcement or diplomatic development, but because of a dramatic and alarming incident that has not only raised serious questions about U.S. internal security but also sparked a broader global debate on...

A troubling haze appears to be settling over the landscape of public health in Sindh one in which the contours of reality have blurred, and speculation, conjecture, and unverified reports have begun to shape a deeply unsettling narrative. When it comes to a disease as sensitive and consequential as HIV/AIDS, the absence of credible data...

The distance between Washington and Islamabad is no longer merely geographical; it is increasingly becoming a complex symbol of a shifting global political landscape. The recent development, in which Donald Trump announced the cancellation of the planned visit to Islamabad by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, may appear to be a simple administrative decision at...

In Islamabad, poor settlements are being demolished to build high-rise luxury towers for the rich. I wish Imaan and Hadi were here; they would have stood in front of the cranes and said, “Over our dead bodies.” When I think about all this and look up and around me, all I see is darkness. It...