The tragedy of the Sub Continent did not conclude with the lowering of the Union Jack in August 1947; it…
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Lessons from a Divided Past for a Shared Future
History bears testimony that the Muslims of Bengal stood in the vanguard of the struggle which gave practical shape to…
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Ramadan and the Reformation of Character
As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, one is naturally inclined to reflection. I am reminded of a charming yet…
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Vigilance Under the Banner of Peace
When Pakistan, alongside several Islamic nations, affixed its signature to the agreement at Davos to join the Peace Board for…
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Sportsmanship Spirit
The word sportsmanship was once spoken with reverence, not as a slogan but as a lived tradition, especially on the…
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Authority, Celebration and the Moral Challenge of Ramadan
The state, in its ideal moral conception, resembles a mother—protective yet firm, generous yet disciplined. It provides security, creates opportunities,…
Read MoreKites of Hope Amid Shadows of Sorrow
After nearly a quarter of a century, Basant has returned to Lahore, not merely as a festival but as a…
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Kashmir Solidarity Day and an Unfulfilled Right
Conflicts among human societies are as old as civilisation itself. Differences of belief, territory, power, and perception have repeatedly pushed…
Read MoreNo Permanent Friends
Positive thinking and optimism are among the noblest ways to approach life, for they inspire resilience and hope. Yet optimism,…
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Defeat, Disappointment and Proxy Terrorism
History reminds us that even hostility, when exercised between states, has traditionally been restrained by certain moral and strategic conventions.…
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