Mashal is waiting
MASHAL Khan was murdered by a mob of his fellow students six years ago. His loved ones still run from pillar to post seeking justice. But business as usual continues…
Revisiting the CoD
IN recent years, the Charter of Democracy has become the holy grail of our politics — perhaps even a term that, Camelot-like, denotes nostalgia for the golden years post-2008. No wonder,…
Pakistan’s economic potential
AS Pakistan approaches its 75th independence anniversary, it is sad to witness the economy again mired in difficulties. One could argue that it’s a global phenomenon, with Covid-19 and the…
Misplaced optimism?
PAKISTAN can take comfort in the decision taken by Iran and Saudi Arabia, after mediation by China, to restore diplomatic ties. Pakistan has long been struggling to maintain a balance…
The frontiers of conflict
THE simmering tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban regime seems to be fast spilling over into an open conflict as border clashes mount. There has been an exponential rise in…
IMU’s journey
THE withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan has changed the dynamics of terrorism and counterterrorism (CT) in Afghanistan and its neighbourhood: while the operational capabilities of Al Qaeda appear weakened,…
For God’s sake, stop the war
WE are now into the month of Ramazan, a period of piety and self-reflection for Muslims, though one can’t tell that by the unravelling of the mayhem in Pakistan. It…
Can Harris win back Michigan’s crucial Muslim vote?
In key US swing state Michigan, Democratic voters of Arab and Middle Eastern heritage say Kamala Harris is going to have to win them back, after they were alienated by…
Capital suggestion: Force multipliers
Gotham is the new force multiplier. Gotham is the battlefield management system that integrates and analyzes vast amounts of data from multiple intelligence streams, including SIGINT (signals intelligence), HUMINT (human…
How America lost in Afghanistan
On August 15, 2021, the Afghan Taliban triumphantly rode back into Kabul 20 years after they had been driven out of power by the US and its allies in Afghanistan…
