A war over water?
The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by India following the Pahalgam terror attack marks a critical escalation in Indo-Pakistani tensions, with dire regional consequences that could potentially spiral…
Need for a hard state
The COAS has said that Pakistan needs to turn into a hard state, to be able to counter internal and external threats. For far too long has Pakistan trudged along…
Fulfilling Pakistan’s promise
The political landscape of British India in the early 20th century was shaped by a complex interplay of colonial rule, emerging nationalist sentiments, and communal tensions. The formation of the…
Capitalism: the double-edged sword
Capitalism, as an economic system, has been both celebrated for its unparalleled ability to drive innovation and criticized for its role in perpetuating inequality and exploitation. Its emergence alongside the…
The rock opera that’s reviving Seraiki
International Mother Language Day is celebrated today (February 21) and is a fitting time to draw attention to our 74 mother languages which are imperilled by an overemphasis on learning…
What judicial reforms?
Pakistan’s judicial system is mired with inefficiencies, delays and lack of access to justice. Over the years, these issues have undermined public trust and hindered the effective delivery of justice.…
The Kurram conundrum
The Kurram district, situated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has historically been a region of considerable strategic significance and cultural depth. Nestled along the western frontier, it shares a volatile border with…
More sentient than we imagine
The news earlier this month about the orca (killer whale) named by marine scientists as Tahlequah carrying its dead calf off the coast of Washington State in the US stirred…
A ceasefire in a land of conflict
District Kurram has long been embroiled in conflict, driven by tribal land disputes and exacerbated by sectarian tensions. The region is home to both Sunni and Shia populations, with tribes…
Struggle between state and society
State and society are two distinct institutions. Eroding this distinction opens the doors to state intervention in personal, family and social relations and to loss of individual rights and protection…
