In the intricate theatre of global diplomacy, moments occasionally arise when middle powers are thrust, almost abruptly, into the epicenter of international negotiations. Pakistan finds itself at such a juncture, assuming an unexpectedly pivotal role amid the long and fraught history of tensions between the United States and Iran. Its emergence as a prospective host...
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April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Columns
Trump’s Style of Governance: A Critical Analytical Perspective
In the contemporary theatre of global politics, the concept of leadership has evolved into an increasingly complex, contested, and multidimensional phenomenon. Power, strategy, narrative construction, and public perception now converge around individual political figures to such an extent that the traditional boundary between the state and the leader becomes increasingly blurred. In American politics, Donald...
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April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Columns
Strait of Hormuz: A New Crisis of Escalating Tensions and Maritime Blockade
The recent surge in military activity around the Strait of Hormuz has triggered renewed anxiety across global political and economic spheres. According to multiple reports, the United States has implemented an extensive surveillance and interdiction framework in this critically strategic maritime corridor, deploying dozens of warships, a substantial fleet of combat and reconnaissance aircraft, and...
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April 15, 2026April 15, 2026Columns
A New Turning Point in Global Confrontation
The current landscape of global politics is not merely a transient phase of diplomatic activity; rather, it represents a complex reconfiguration of power, interests, and strategic calculations. On one side, the Middle East long a central theater of global contestation has once again become the focal point of major powers. On the other, Asia, particularly...
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April 15, 2026April 15, 2026Columns
When Rivals Meet: Pakistan’s Role in US – Iran Peace Talks
In a rare moment of diplomacy, Pakistan brought two long-standing rivals to the negotiating table, highlighting its growing role as a facilitator in an increasingly divided world. The recent talks between the United States and Iran, hosted in Islamabad, marked a significant development in a relationship defined by decades of mistrust and hostility. Although the...
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April 14, 2026April 15, 2026Columns
War or Peace? Global Leadership Face to Face
On the horizon of global politics, there emerge moments that transcend ordinary diplomatic disagreements and instead evolve into profound collisions of civilizational narratives, ethical principles, and the mechanics of power politics. The recent Iran-related crisis has unfolded as precisely such an extraordinary episode, wherein the President of the world’s most powerful nation, Donald Trump, appears...
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April 13, 2026April 15, 2026Columns
US–Iran Negotiations: Anticipated Outcomes
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...