The Future of BISP
The debate over the Benazir Income Support Programme is often framed in overly simplistic terms. Its supporters present it as…
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Reality of the Afghan Regime’s Drone Claims
The latest drone episode along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border shows that modern conflict is fought with weapons and narratives. On 30…
BBC Urdu’s AJK Reporting and the Question of Incomplete Journalism
When the Picture Tells a Different Story The foundational principle of journalism is to present all sides of a story,…
Land Disputes Must Be Settled by Law, Not Noise
The position being advanced by DHA is straightforward: land ownership cannot be decided through banners, emotional campaigns, street pressure or…
Taliban-India Security Linkages
The reported transfer of a Taliban member injured during Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes to New Delhi for medical treatment marks a…
The Dangers of Illegal “Dunki” Migration from Pakistan
Illegal “Dunki” migration is often sold to desperate families as a shortcut to prosperity, dignity and a better future abroad….
Pakistan’s State of Freedom
Mishal Pakistan’s first-of-its-kind State of Freedom Report 2026 offers an important opportunity to rethink how freedom is understood in Pakistan….
Reclaiming the Quran from Extremist Distortion
Violent extremist groups in Pakistan have not merely attacked the state with guns and bombs; they have attacked Islam itself…
The Iron Brotherhood
When Pakistani and Chinese artists come together in a duet to celebrate 75 years of Pak-China friendship, it is more…
Russia’s Warning on Afghanistan Should Not Be Ignored
Russia’s latest warning about Afghanistan should not be dismissed as routine regional rhetoric. At the 21st Meeting of Secretaries of…