Op-Ed

The Government of Pakistan, through S.R.O. 1338(I)/2026, issued by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) on 7 August 2026 and published in the Gazette of Pakistan (Extraordinary) on 8 August 2026, has declared 23 substances as…

The Indus Waters Treaty: Water Must Never Become a Weapon Against Humanity. Recent Judgement by the International Court of Justice The Indus Water,s Western Rivers Arbitration (Islamic Republice Of Pakistan VS Republic Of India )The HAGUE…

Pakistan’s Defence Forces Act 2026 — A Historic Step Towards Institutional Strength and National Security The passage of the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026 represents an important moment in Pakistan’s constitutional, institutional…

For decades, Pakistan has searched for the right formula for governance. We have experimented with parliamentary democracy, military rule and various forms of hybrid arrangements. Governments have changed, policies have been announced and…

Fourteen newborn babies died in a fire at PIMS. That single sentence should shake Pakistan’s entire system of governance. These were children who had just entered the world. Their parents had brought them to one of the country’s most…

Pakistan stands at an important juncture where strengthening institutional accountability, protecting public resources, and recovering national wealth must remain among our highest priorities. In this context, I respectfully wish to place…

The signing of a defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan and Somalia is more than a routine military partnership. It represents Islamabad’s latest effort to expand its strategic footprint beyond South Asia and deepen its presence in…

If Pakistan is finally preparing to create smaller provinces, it should not treat the exercise as merely an administrative rearrangement. It should use this opportunity to rethink the entire structure of governance. If we are going to…

10 August 2026, 4.45 PM - Seated among the distinguished guests at the launch of Pakistan’s Iconic Brands by Arshad Awan, I found myself reflecting not only on the remarkable stories being celebrated, but also on the diverse people and…

Today marks a significant and historic moment for Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, and the wider Muslim world. The signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in the holy city of Makkah represents far more…