At a time of heightened geopolitical tension, capitals across the world are signalling intent through visibility. Tehran remains diplomatically engaged despite pressure. Washington, D.C. continues to project strategic clarity. Tel Aviv operates with assertive openness. In contrast, Islamabad appears restrained—secure, controlled, and noticeably subdued. This contrast is not merely aesthetic; it is consequential. With an...
A highly contentious—and deeply troubling—debate is currently unfolding in Pakistan: whether para-veterinary personnel, particularly those holding Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD) certificates, should be registered through the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council. This is not a routine administrative adjustment, nor a benign policy refinement; it is, in essence, an attempt that many in the profession view as...
The Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 people, marks a critical escalation point in South Asian tensions. India’s immediate attribution to Pakistan, without presenting verifiable evidence, has drawn scrutiny from regional analysts questioning inconsistencies in the narrative. Rather than restraint, New Delhi’s response adopted a confrontational posture, intensifying regional instability and raising serious concerns about escalation...
The figures are stark enough to speak for themselves, yet troubling enough to demand deeper reflection. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial government’s announcement to fill around 2,500 positions in the healthcare sector—comprising 1,425 medical officers, 250 dental surgeons, and 764 nurses—has drawn an overwhelming response of approximately 125,000 applicants. This translates into nearly 50 candidates...
The impact of Islamabad talks have a much needed development of sustainable peacewithin the Middle East. The process of phase two talks should be initiated and it has a muchneeded step forward for a durable and stable settlement amidst the ongoing violence shownby the USA upon IRAN. The process of modification of peace plans and...
The world has long documented the suffering of the Kashmiri people under India’s military occupation in form of enforced disappearances, the half-widows, the children blinded by pellet guns, the torture cells, and the mass graves. But there is now another story emerging from the same occupation, one that India is desperately trying to hide: the...
Global trade does not pause—it reroutes. The ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are no longer a temporary disturbance; they are catalyzing a structural shift in global logistics. Freight costs are rising, insurance premiums are squeezing margins, and delivery schedules are becoming increasingly uncertain. For international logistics players, the response is predictable: diversify routes,...
Professor (Dr.) Imtiaz Khan April 20, 2026 The United Nations Security Council Resolution 47, adopted on April 21, 1948, addressed the escalating conflict over Jammu and Kashmir between India and Pakistan following the partition of British India in 1947. The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of troops from both sides and a...
A comparison between Hong Kong and Pakistan is not merely a contrast of geography, but a deeper reflection of two fundamentally different governance models, institutional performance, and economic outcomes. Hong Kong, with a total area of approximately 1,106 square kilometers and a population of around 7.4 to 7.5 million, has extremely limited agricultural capacity and...
The saying, “If you do not interfere in politics, politics will interfere in your life,” captures a fundamental truth about modern societies. Politics is not a distant or abstract force; it shapes economic realities, social structures, and the everyday lives of citizens. The real question is not whether politics affects us, but how deeply it...
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