South Asia’s Crossroads: Jobs, AI and the Promise of Reform
South Asia stands at a defining moment. The latest World Bank South Asia Development Update 2025 released in the first week of October, 2025 describes a region…
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BNP’s comeback bid: Tarique Zia’s return and Bangladesh’s shifting political landscape
After 16 years of political setbacks under the rule of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is once again preparing for a…
The Height of Ingratitude — Afghanistan in India’s Lap
Nations are known by their history and their character. Some are grateful; others are not. Sadly, Afghanistan continues to display a level of ingratitude that…
A Bridge Between Continents: Farewell Tribute to Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula
When Ambassador Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia arrived in Pakistan, few could have imagined the profound impact he would…
Israel Unmasked — America’s Double Standards Exposed
The two-year-long war between Gaza and Israel has written one of the darkest chapters in modern history, shaking the world’s conscience to its core. More than…
Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan for Palestine: Hope or Another Mirage in the Middle East?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has recently unveiled a “20-point peace plan” aimed at resolving the long-standing Israel–Palestine conflict and fostering…
Palestine, Power, and the Revenge of History
History is not merely a chronicle of empires and treaties; it is the eternal contest between power and weakness. Power speaks the language of…
A New Era of Regional Cooperation
Recently, a new development has occurred between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The major element of the agreement is that “if an attack occurs on one partner,…
BGB dismisses ULA/AA allegations reaffirms commitment to border security
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has strongly dismissed allegations made by the United League of Arakan (ULA)-the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA)-that…
Pakistani youth drawn to Baku: Opportunity, travel – and hidden risks
For decades, working abroad has remained a dream for many young Pakistanis. From the Middle East to Europe, thousands have sought better opportunities overseas.…