Hindu nationalist BJP leads in disinformation race
Top officials of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party and an army of its supporters bombarded voters with disinformation as key states went to the polls, specialists say. The five votes…
The lives of minority groups
The heart-wrenching scenes of violence by Hindu-right wing goons in Gurgaon against a Muslim family have appalled millions of humanists in the largest democracy and beyond. In a video that…
Malays strike back as turmoil opens way for return of nationalists
“The power of the Malays has returned,” rejoiced street hawker Mohd Nor Afiq in Kuala Lumpur after a new prime minister was sworn in to replace 94-year-old Mahathir Mohamad. With…
Dealing with banned groups
DEALING with militancy might be easy, but dealing with militant groups is not. At least this seems true in Pakistan. The country has achieved significant successes in its war against…
Child brides: The nationalist heritage of rape
Why is it that the widespread rape of young girls is seen as reprehensible, which it is, while the deep-rooted institution of child bride, is not considered deserving of equal…
Countering terror — beyond labels
During the past few weeks, terrorists affiliated with the TTP), Al-Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) have been referred to by Pakistani authorities as Khawarij. This term,…
Waves of terrorism
HISTORICALLY, terrorism has evolved in its aims, forms, frequency, lethality, targets, and operation methods at various intervals. The changes underscore the shifting dynamics of terrorism, driven by global political shifts…
Country needs Operation Azm-e-Istehkam
The ghastly attacks of September 11, 2001, on Twin Towers, tragically claimed lives of innocent Americans, who left their homes that morning with not the slightest hint of not returning…
After the carnage
As Israel relentlessly targets Palestinians in Gaza using its overwhelming military might, an immediate end to the destruction seems unlikely. The carnage unleashed upon Gaza in recent days, though without…
Arab-Israeli conflict through history: Part – I
The Hamas attack on Israel and the consequential bombardment of Gaza by Israel has not only triggered a heated debate over the Palestinian issue but also exposed the hypocrisy of…
