Politics is often shaped not merely by institutions or elections, but by the indomitable will of individuals who refuse to surrender to the verdict of adversity. Throughout history, certain leaders have transformed
India and Pakistan are actively preparing for the next possible military confrontation, stockpiling weapons, adopting emerging technologies, and leaning heavily on their foreign defence partners — a development that analysts say raises
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor In the oft-quoted words of Lenin, “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” The sixteen hours between May 6 and May
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor The promotion of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah yesterday, 20 May 2025—the first such elevation since Muhammad Ayub Khan in 1959—revives a fraught chapter in
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India’s sudden decision to ban the import of key Bangladeshi goods via land ports has sparked concerns of escalating trade tensions between the two neighboring countries, with Bangladeshi officials and business leaders
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Pakistanis celebrated what many saw as a military triumph this week following a ceasefire agreement with India, with nationalistic fervor reaching a peak not seen in years. Yet as the jubilation filled
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India is dispatching seven delegations comprising members from all major opposition parties to key global capitals to brief international partners on its recent military operation inside Pakistan. The diplomatic outreach aims to
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When twenty-six innocent tourists were killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir—after the perpetrators identified the victims as followers of the Hindu religion—the whole of India felt deep sorrow. The one
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In an unprecedented move on World Press Freedom Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu engaged in a marathon 15-hour press conference on Saturday, breaking what the Maldivian government claims is a world record
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On March 28, 2025, at least two civilians were killed, and 110 persons – 53 Nepal Police personnel, 22 officers from the Armed Police Force (APF) and 35 protesters – sustained injuries,
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Declassified U.S. intelligence reports from the 1980s and 90s show that, even while the possibility of war between India and Pakistan remained low, the U.S. believed there was a strong possibility that
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