
In Iran’s shadow, Pak rediscovers gratitude for its N-bomb
As Pakistanis watched Iran reel from devastating airstrikes during its war with Israel, many found a renewed appreciation for their country’s nuclear deterrent

It’s time to move global arbitration forums on Indus treaty
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

No PM in sight: Gen Munir’s solo summit with Trump
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

Candid words, hidden agendas: Trump’s changing tone on Iran
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

Why ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is more perilous than ever
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.

How US and Israel have sabotaged Iran’s N-programme for decades
Through assassinations, cyber warfare, and military strikes, Israel and the US have waged a shadow war to stop Tehran from acquiring the capacity to build nuclear weapons

Reasons behind Indian media’s disastrous war coverage
A US newspaper explains why Indian TV channels aired false reports, manipulated visuals, and amplified unverified claims during the four-day war

How Pakistan has outsmarted India on world stage
Despite New Delhi’s diplomatic blitz, Islamabad has emerged stronger on the international stage

Modi’s miscalculated military move — between nationalism and reality
India’s four-day military clash with Pakistan has exposed a chasm between political ambitions and the realities of war

Pakistan bags UN anti-terrorism posts despite Modi allegations
Despite India’s all-out efforts to malign the country across the world, Pakistan has secured major leadership roles at the United Nations

‘None of your business’: Khamenei rejects US terms in nuclear talks
The Iranian leader’s defiant statement underscores a shifting stance in Tehran amid a growing distrust of American diplomacy

How Modi’s gamble misfired ahead of Bihar elections
Operation Sindoor was intended to boost Indian premier’s popularity ahead of elections, but Pakistan’s forceful military response turned it into a strategic misstep
Strategic restraint or reckless expansion? A tale of two generals
As India’s Gen Anil Chauhan admits to air force losses in May’s clash with Pakistan, contrasting messages from Islamabad and New Delhi raise concerns about South Asia’s stability

PM’s ‘submissions’ on Balochistan — rhetoric or real reform?
Shehbaz Sharif’s speech at a grand jirga on Balochistan offered dialogue and development, but such proposals have been made in the past as well
Rafale revelations: Swamy, silence and the sinking credibility of BJP
A senior leader’s allegations about Rafale jets and India’s aerial combat losses expose the Modi government’s double standards in silencing dissent and shielding corruption

The dangerous psychology of Donald Trump
Does the US president pose a clear threat to democracy?
Peace for now, but perils persist: the quiet alarm in Gen Mirza’s words
Pakistan’s four-star general has offered reassurances about troop drawdowns, but his warning about possible miscalculations underlines the fragile nature of strategic balance in South Asia

In diplomatic breakthrough, Islamabad upgrades Afghanistan mission
Islamabad has upgraded its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan by appointing an ambassador, marking a significant step towards mending ties with the Taliban-led Afghan administration

The real A.Q. Khan
What motivated the father of Pakistan’s nuclear bomb — wealth or a higher calling? That’s the question this veteran reporter seeks to answer

Pakistan’s lone diplomatic mission: too little, too late?
As India aggressively pushes its narrative across global capitals through multiple parliamentary delegations, Pakistan’s slow response reflects strategic complacency and a worrying lack of urgency