Afghanistan’s 121-kilometre Wakhan road has reached the Chinese frontier at Wakhjir, creating a stronger physical link for bilateral trade and future regional connectivity.
With trade activity emerging and China–Afghanistan economic relations expanding, the route offers new commercial possibilities despite ongoing infrastructure and border-development challenges.
Author: Tarkeen-e-watan (Tarkeen-e-watan )
Uniform sermons: An attempt to bring Mosque Pulpits under state control.
A proposal by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board to introduce common themes for Friday sermons has sparked debate over religious autonomy and government influence in Kashmir.
The controversy raises wider questions about freedom of religion, the independence of Muslim religious institutions, and the future of community control over mosques and shrines.
Weaponizing Water in South Asia: India’s Hydro-Coercive Strategy and the Indus Waters Treaty.
India’s river projects and the future of the Indus Waters Treaty have become major concerns in South Asian geopolitics. This analysis examines the implications for Pakistan’s water security, international law, and regional stability.
A Nation in Tears: The Tragic Loss of Innocent School children in Peshawar.
Dr. Alamdar Hussain Malik expresses heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of children and a teacher in the Peshawar school incident. He calls for transparent investigations, accountability, and comprehensive safety inspections of public and private schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Kashmir’s Disputed Accession: Seventy-Nine Years Without a Final Settlement.
Seventy-nine years after the events of October 1947, Kashmir’s disputed accession remains unresolved. Explore the historical controversy, UN resolutions, the unfulfilled promise of a plebiscite, and the continuing struggle for peace and self-determination.
After Twenty Years of Service, Is This the Reward? Eleven Employees of Balochistan Deserve Justice, Not Abandonment
After nearly 20 years of federal government service, 11 employees from Balochistan face uncertainty following a repatriation decision. Former Financial Adviser Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik appeals to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for urgent intervention, fair treatment and protection of their lawful service rights.
The Instrument of Accession: The Duress Question.
Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
Does the Governor Raj Blended with Emergency Will Work in KPK?
Will Governor’s Rule and emergency powers restore peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or deepen Pakistan’s political divisions? Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik examines the constitutional, democratic, security and economic implications of extraordinary intervention in KPK.
TFN New Policy Paper on Global Oil Logistics.
TFN's new policy paper examines how maritime chokepoints, export infrastructure and geopolitical disruptions affect global oil trade. It explores alternative export corridors, country-level vulnerabilities and policy measures to strengthen energy security and oil-export resilience.
27 October 1947: The Beginning of Kashmir’s Unfinished Struggle.
The events of 27 October 1947 remain central to the unresolved Kashmir dispute. Explore the controversy surrounding the Instrument of Accession, the UN’s role, and the continuing demand for self-determination.







