Right to peaceful defence
The US has once again imposed sanctions on Pakistan for its pursuit of long-range missile capabilities – a move that many observers see as yet another instance of Washington’s selective,…
Kurram’s path to peace
Kurram, a district nestled at the strategic crossroads of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and key tribal territories, has been embroiled in land disputes and tribal conflicts for decades. The roots of these…
Subcontinent’s peace dividend
Imagine standing at the Khyber Pass today, a gateway that, for 5,000 years, funneled history’s most fearsome warriors toward the wealth of the Indo-Gangetic plains. From Alexander’s Greeks to Genghis…
Weapons for peace
As I entered the Karachi Expo Centre to attend the International Defence Exhibition And Seminar – IDEAS 2024, I felt as if I had arrived at a battlefield on the…
Peaceful N-programme: Attainment of SDGs
When the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda in 2015, Pakistan fully embraced all its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), which has pioneered…
A case for peace in South Asia
The strategic imperative for peace between Pakistan and India is undeniable, given their status as declared nuclear powers with the capacity to inflict severe damage on each other in the…
Price of peace
PAKISTAN is not alone in confronting armed opposition. Many nations grapple with persistent violence, often resorting to force over peace negotiations. This hesitation stems from the fear of concessions, neglecting…
Desperate Biden’s peace deal
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden seems to have put his personal credibility on the line by spelling out what he called a comprehensive three-phase Israeli proposal. He said “it is time to…
Will not talking usher in peace?
INDIA’S home minister says there can’t be any talks with Pakistan until peace comes to Jammu and Kashmir first. It’s not clear if he was posturing as politicians often do…
No peace of mind
DOMESTIC violence in Pakistan is widespread and indicative of deep gender inequalities and socioeconomic instabilities that are, in turn, exacerbated by unemployment and community disorder. Collectively, these factors contribute to…
