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Pakistan’s Real Problem: Pak Army or the Magical Powers of Army Chief?

Writing Pakistan’s military problem goes beyond the Army itself. It lies in the concentration of political and economic power around the Army Chief, and the challenge of restoring constitutional civilian authority.

Khawaja Asif Warns Imran Khan Will Get No Relief if PTI Attempts to Pressure...

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Imran Khan will receive no relief if PTI attempts to pressure the government through a long march, accusing the party of political blackmail and alleged links with the TTP.

Houthis strike Saudi airports after ‘final warning’

Yemen’s Houthi forces have reportedly struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with missiles for the second time in a day, hours after issuing a “final warning” to airlines against operating in Saudi airspace.

Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75

Bollywood star Nana Patekar died on Oct 8 in Goa, India, at the age of 75.

Fervour and fury on Pakistan pro-Imran Khan march

Punching the air and roaring in unison, ecstatic crowds joined a growing demonstration on Wednesday in support of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, an opposition show of force that authorities had sought to avert.

Diplomats, schools in Saudi take safety measures after blasts heard: sources to AFP

Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on Thursday, diplomats and residents told AFP, after explosions echoed across the city.

Iran threatens to block ‘illegal’ routes through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has threatened to block what it calls “illegal” traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying it retains full control of the passage despite US claims to the contrary.

Iranian strikes forced US troops to ‘abandon’ Kuwait base – CBS

Iranian strikes forced US troops to effectively abandon a major military base in Kuwait during the opening stages of the US-Israeli war on Iran

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Pakistan’s Real Problem: Pak Army or the Magical Powers of Army Chief?

Writing Pakistan’s military problem goes beyond the Army itself. It lies in the concentration of political and economic power around the Army Chief, and the challenge of restoring constitutional civilian authority.

The Girl Who Reached the Porch: The Assignment Was Too Small for the Night

A young woman walked into a fraternity house believing a friend was inside. What followed exposed the failures of consent, accountability, and justice.

The Verdict Has Not Changed: When a Woman’s No Is Still Negotiable

From Qandeel Baloch to Sana Yousaf, the names change but the old verdict remains: a woman’s life and her right to say no are still treated as negotiable.

Innocent Before the Inquiry Began

She did everything the world tells its daughters to do — get educated, serve your country, live within the fence. Still, she was not given a fair chance to have her case heard.

The Khawarij We Became

How a state that brands its enemies 'Khawarij' adopted the Khawarij's own tactic: reaching, again and again, for sacred vocabulary to justify what the law wouldn't allow.

When Different Voices Sit at the Same Table

Different voices do not have to become one voice. From an APPNA gathering in St. Louis to stories of music, journalism and resistance, this op-ed reflects on why disagreement can be part of a stronger Pakistani community.

The Locks Failed. The Speed Limit Is the Business Model

The article argues that recent AI safety incidents largely stemmed from flawed sandboxes, weak safeguards and operational failures rather than autonomous “AI escapes.”

From Doctrine of Necessity to Constitutional Engineering: How Pakistan’s Military Dictators Destroyed Its Courts

Pakistan’s judiciary has evolved from legitimizing military coups after the fact to being structurally reshaped to prevent meaningful resistance to military power.

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