Amid the turmoil of British India’s partition, the princely state of Travancore sought to chart its own independent course. This ambition, however, unravelled after an attempt was made to assassinate a key leader.

While Arab and European countries unite in demanding Hamas’s disarmament, the revival of the two-state solution appears increasingly unattainable, given Israel’s persistent expansionist policies.

This investigative report examines the forced accession, and the roots of present-day unrest in the so-called ‘Indian’ state of Manipur

As foreign minister secures US praise for regional peace efforts and the army chief reinforces defence ties with China, Pakistan signals robust global partnerships despite Indian efforts to diplomatically isolate it

As Pakistan grapples with soaring debt and economic instability, opposition to vital reforms threatens to deepen the crisis

For the first time in Pakistan’s history, Sialkot district boasts an all-women administrative leadership, with female ACs and a DC heading all four tehsils.

At a time when the rest of the world has driven wild poliovirus out of their communities, fear and ignorance are preventing Pakistanis from achieving the same goal

Zohran Mamdani faces fierce backlash over his views on Palestine and Modi. Can he overcome Islamophobic smears and win the November election?

While new figures show a decline in child labour across Sindh, other troubling findings point to persistent exploitation, especially among poor households and adolescent girls

As Pakistan and the US edge closer to an understanding on trading, the outlines of the emerging agreement suggest economic opportunity — and a test of long-term policy vision.

Soon after army chief’s visit to the White House, PAF head holds a series of meetings in Washington that may mark a turning point in military ties between the two countries

After decades of decline following a golden era in the 1990s, Pakistani squash is witnessing signs of resurgence, with a new generation of players making their mark on the world stage

Zohran Mamdani has a great chance of becoming New York’s first Muslim mayor, but his support for Palestine has triggered fierce opposition from powerful interest groups

Despite air raids and heavy damages, Tehran appears to have foiled Israeli and American attempts to trigger regime change and dismantle its nuclear programme

After spending over 100 days in detention despite being a lawful US resident, Mahmoud Khalil has walked free; his case has drawn comparisons to some of America's darkest chapters

As Pakistanis watched Iran reel from devastating airstrikes during its war with Israel, many found a renewed appreciation for their country’s nuclear deterrent

While Islamabad made the right noises after an Indian minister said his government would never restore the Indus Waters Treaty, it must realise that the problem is unlikely to be resolved without seeking remedies at an appropriate international legal forum

Army Chief Gen Asim Munir’s meeting with President Trump at the White House, in the absence of any civilian leader, underscores the low value the US government attaches to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his administration

Brushing aside the need to come across as politically correct statesmen, the US president and the German chancellor have spoken their mind about Israel’s military strikes on strategic targets in Iran

The war between Iran and Israel is not merely a military confrontation — it is an existential struggle for survival and credibility for the leaders of both nations. And that is precisely what makes it so dangerous.