By Qamar Bashir The absence of President Donald Trump from the COP30 Climate Summit, held from November 6–17, 2025 in Belém, Brazil, was more than a diplomatic misstep; it was a disgraceful abandonment of global responsibility. This was openly acknowledged by Democratic leaders in Washington, who described the empty American […]
Opinion
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal I still remember the 1982 Hockey World Cup with a sense of pride and nostalgia. At that time, Pakistan’s hockey team stood as an embodiment of excellence, discipline and teamwork. The field was graced by legends such as Manzoor-ul-Hassan Senior, Qazi Muhib-ur-Rehman, Rasheed-ul-Hassan, Abdul Rasheed Junior, […]
By S. M. Hali A Constitutional Crossroads The 27th Constitutional Amendment, passed unanimously by Pakistan’s Senate in November 2025, has ignited a constitutional reckoning. Marketed by the government as judicial “fine-tuning,” the amendment proposes sweeping changes: the creation of a Federal Constitutional Court, restructuring of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan […]
By Qamar Bashir “To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first cultivate our family; to cultivate our family, we must first cultivate ourselves.” — Confucius, The Great Learning China’s modern transformation cannot be understood without […]
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the 1980s, Indian cinema held a unique charm that transcended boundaries and classes. Films of that era were creative and full of imagination, mirroring reality, with story writers, lyricists, and directors serving as the true masterminds behind their success. Watching movies on VCRs was a […]
By S.M. Hali The 27th Constitutional Amendment marks a historic restructuring of Pakistan’s civil-military architecture, centralizing command under the newly created Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and elevating Field Marshal Asim Munir to this unprecedented role. While proponents hail it as a step toward unified strategic clarity, critics warn of […]
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal There are some truths in history that rest quietly in the pages of books and official documents. They remain hidden from the public eye, awaiting discovery by those who devote themselves to research. Many episodes of Pakistan’s political evolution fall into this category, where the general […]
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal When Allah Almighty ordains the rise of a nation, He sends among them chosen souls who serve as the torchbearers of His divine will. Such individuals are endowed with wisdom, courage, and spiritual insight to guide humanity out of darkness into light. Among the blessed personalities […]
By Qamar Bashir When Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025, he came as a man on a mission — a self-proclaimed savior who promised to restore America’s greatness by reversing what he called decades of “plunder” by foreign nations and betrayal by domestic elites. His message was sharp, […]
By Qamar Bashir A chilling shadow has once again fallen over the Earth. After his meeting with South Korean leadership, President Donald Trump issued a startling directive to the United States military establishment—to restart nuclear testing after decades of restraint. The announcement, largely overlooked by many journalists and analysts, carries […]
