From Fatwa to Framework
Pakistan has never suffered from a shortage of religious voices condemning terrorism. For years, scholars representing different schools of thought…
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Water Cooperation and Regional Peace
For a farmer in Punjab or Sindh, a river is not an abstraction in a diplomatic argument. It determines whether…
Public Choice and Political Consensus
Pakistan’s debate over new provinces has returned to the political agenda, but one question remains largely unanswered. Who should decide…
Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Burden of Political Contradictions
Few Pakistani politicians have remained relevant across as many political eras as Maulana Fazlur Rehman. He has negotiated with governments…
Afghanistan’s Leftover Arsenal and Pakistan’s Rising Terror Threat
A war can end with the withdrawal of soldiers, but its weapons may continue fighting for years. Afghanistan is a…
India’s Multi-Alignment or Strategic Opportunism?
India has spent years presenting itself as an indispensable strategic partner: a democracy trusted by the West, an old friend…
KP’s Martyrs Deserve More Than Just Words
There is something deeply telling about a government’s first acts when it assumes power. Promises are easy to make on…
The Cost of Confrontation in AJK
Political movements are ultimately judged not only by the demands they raise but also by the consequences their methods impose…
Bara Pays the Price as Political Chaos Turns Violent
The smoke rising over Bara Bazaar on October 14, 2026 carried with it more than the acrid smell of…
A Governance Reset for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has entered an unusual and potentially consequential phase of governance. The establishment of an 11-member Advisory Council under…