A Sip of Democracy: Tradition Meets Innovation in the National Assembly
In the quiet dignity of parliamentary architecture, some ideas are born not merely in the chamber of debate but in the spaces in between—where minds...
The Statesman General: Asim Munir and the Rise of Responsible Power
The recent extraordinary meeting between Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir and United States President Donald Trump has captured the attention of global observers, analysts,...
Two Conflicts, One Agenda: Joint Aggression on Muslim Sovereignty
The world revolves around power, conspiracies and vested interests. In view of these phenomena, the months of May and June 2025 have become etched in...
Coordinated Aggression in the Muslim World
In a world already teetering on the edge of multiple crises, the recent Israeli attack on Iran has not only heightened regional tensions but also...
The Politics of Budget in Pakistan
Each year, as June draws near in Pakistan, the air within the corridors of Parliament begins to thicken with anticipation. The federal budget — a...
When a Three-Paisa Rise Mattered
Since the earliest flickers of my conscious memory, I have seen the several federal budgets of Pakistan presented with much fanfare and anticipation each June....
We Remember the Ram, But Not the Conversation
The true essence of sacrifice, as exemplified in the story of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS), lies not merely in the...
Ballots and Battles: How India’s Elections Feed on Conflict with Pakistan
India, the world’s largest democracy, has held regular elections since gaining independence on 15 August 1947. With over 900 million eligible voters today, Indian elections...
A Flight of Faith and Trust
In childhood, our grandmothers would gather us under the soft glow of lantern light and tell us stories—tales that were more than just entertainment. They...
Nuclear Deterrence and National Dignity: The Legacy of 28 May
The 28th of May 1998 stands as a solemn yet proud landmark in the annals of Pakistan’s history—a day when the nation, in response to...