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Pakistan-Somalia defence deal ; New alliance near BAB AL MANDAB
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…
New provinces, Kill old system
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…
Iconic Brands !
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…
Makkah joint defence agreement — A historic milestone for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye
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…
Survival of Pakistan’s system depends on Imran Khan
The "cockroach movement" has become one of South Asia's most powerful political metaphors. First witnessed in Nepal, then in Sri Lanka, later in Bangladesh, and now increasingly visible in India, it describes a generation of young people…
Gas market liberalisation, TPA and Pakistan’s industrial energy security
Pakistan has a rare opportunity to move from administrative gas allocation to a competitive, transparent and investment-driven gas market. This reform momentum is being supported by two highly competent energy ministers, Honorable Federal…
Zero tolerance on honor killings
The clash of ideologies among generations of diaspora in European Union (EU) on personal freedoms and limitation for younger generation’s freedom under conservative approaches of the elder generation are fast emerging as a big gap and is…
A federation too big to govern
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stirred an important national debate this week while addressing the Pakistan Economic Summit, where he acknowledged that Pakistan's governance system has effectively collapsed and argued that difficult…
Sanctions strategy expands to target terror networks’ global “Control rooms”
Dubai: International efforts to counter transnational terrorism are entering a new phase, with authorities shifting their focus from individual operatives to the leadership, financial, and organizational networks that sustain terrorist…
Agricultural taxation must target surplus, Not survival
Every budget season, the same proposal returns with familiar certainty: tax agriculture. The argument sounds straightforward. Agriculture contributes roughly a quarter of Pakistan’s GDP, yet direct tax collection from the sector remains…
