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New year, new resolutions

A new year is always a harbinger of fresh resolutions, bringing renewed hopes for the days ahead. International relations continue to suffer under the weight of humanitarian crises. Global terrorism…

Crooks together

EITHER Thomas Crooks — the 20-year-old sniper who shot Donald Trump during the recent election rally in Pennsylvania — was an excellent marksman and nicked only Trump’s ear deliberately, or…

Solvency or stability?

As Pakistan begins a new year today, its ability to lift its future prospects lies largely in solving a tough riddle. The past year has mostly witnessed the current government…

In the line of justice

The concept of military justice has evolved over centuries, forming a cornerstone of a nation’s ability to uphold discipline within its armed forces and maintain national security. The military courts,…

Surviving the infodemic

Five years ago, the world was on the brink of its biggest humanitarian crisis in about a century. Today, Covid-19 is no longer in daily headlines. However, the infodemic it…

Imperfect alignment

THE world is in turmoil, and politics in South Asia is in a state of flux. Remaining static in an evolving situation where the parts are moving faster than the…

Bold action to rescue SDGs in Pakistan

AS the New Year beckons, and the world begins to count down the final six years of the United Nations’ Agenda 2030, our shared vision of decisive progress towards sustainable…

Global power politics

In the global arena, power politics refers to the continuing competition among states for influence, economic might, and strategic supremacy, which essentially means pursuing national interests. A recent example of…

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…

Weapons over welfare?

Sensitive to its threat perceptions and evolving geostrategic environment in the Indian Ocean, and cognizant of the resource constraints, the Pakistan Navy has been steadily developing its combat capacity. This…