Pakistan and Iran’s relations are cumbersome irrespective of their Muslim brethren mantra. Both countries have accused each other of providing safe havens for terrorists. Baloch nationalism, a movement fueled by a sense of marginalization and a desire for greater autonomy among the Baloch people, poses a complex challenge for both Iran and Pakistan. The Baloch…
The Economic Cooperation Organization ECO is the successor organization of RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development that was formed in 1964 leveraging the status of being in the American bloc and was re-formed in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey under a mutual agreement to further enhance cooperation in economic, trade and tourism sectors due to…
China’s increasing involvement in Pakistan’s military development raises concerns in the complex realm of South Asian geopolitics. This partnership, deeply rooted in history and geography, is evolving as China extends its reach through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China’s alignment with Pakistan’s military modernization reshapes regional dynamics and draws global attention.China seeks…
The Greeks have given us many things – democracy, philosophy, architecture, mythology, the Olympics – the list goes on. Another highly valuable Greek contribution to this world is logic. It was Aristotle, Plato and Socrates who were its biggest proponents and underpinned it with knowledge, analysis and judgement. Subsequently, societies were steeped in logical thinking…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittick delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ihsan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the Hadith of Gabriel. Dr. Israr Ahmed (may…
Security expert by day, poet and writer by night, Haya Fatima Sehgal explores social issues and cultural dilemmas Haya Fatima Sehgal is an artist, author and poet who has recently launched two books. Her compilation of articles titled Resilient Pakistan was recently launched at the Quaid-e-Azam House, where she discussed her book in a panel…
The concept of National Interest is very important in terms of international relations because it provides the data and material upon which foreign policy of any nation is defined and evolved. The national interest is a sovereign state’s set goals and ambitions such as social development, health, education, economy, military industrial complex, national security, etc….
The season of elections is again around us – or is it? As mysteries go, this one not only takes the cake but perhaps the whole bakery! After a lot of smoke and mirrors – the date is set, the contestants are ready and the Election Commission of Pakistan is in action! Pun intended. Ah,…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] Introduction Something is lost when Western thinkers approach Islam as they seem to see the religion in historical and cultural terms, obscuring Islam’s own internal logic and its true beauty and spirituality. This clearly written introduction to Islam changes that, vividly explaining the Islamic…
Introduction The Middle East, a crucible of perpetual change, is ensnared in conflicts stretching beyond the Israel-Gaza War. Rooted in the mid-20th century with Israel’s establishment in 1948 and mass Palestinian displacement, the region grapples with a relentless cycle of violence over land, resources, and national identity. Amid the ongoing Gaza war, Houthi rebels emerge…
