Pakistan — between Beijing and Washington

Pakistan — between Beijing and Washington

Inam Ul Haque Something unexpected happened after Indian Operation Sindoor and Pakistan's agile response through Operation Bunyan Marsus. The four-day skirmish left India red-faced despite its massive media onslaught, projecting…
The Disgraceful Game of Governance

The Disgraceful Game of Governance

Dhurba Giri The soul of the democratic system envisioned by the Constitution lies in accountable governance. But when the sacred process of lawmaking is bent to serve the interests of…
Russia rolls a geopolitical dice

Russia rolls a geopolitical dice

Russia has recently rolled a geopolitical dice that may have far-reaching regional and global implications   Dr Muhammad Ali Ehsan Pakistan presented its first National Security Policy (NSP) in January…
Reimagining Balochistan

Reimagining Balochistan

China turned Xinjiang from a restive region to a trade hub. Can Pakistan do the same for Balochistan? By Naveed Hussain KARACHI : For over a century, camel caravans laden…
Emergent Indus water sharing challenges

Emergent Indus water sharing challenges

Syed Mohammad Ali While the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960 is more of a water distribution treaty rather than a water sharing one, it has provided a longstanding framework…