Kabul blames Russia for “playing with fire”: New Scapegoat?
Imdad Hussain | The Afghan officials and parliamentarians have, for long, blamed its neighbours, especially Pakistan, for the current mess in the country. For a...
UN special envoy to Syria, De Mistura being forced to resign?
Sophie Mangal | According to the sources close to Astana talks, the resignation of the current UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, may...
Michael Flynn, Trump’s NSA, kicked out for Russian Connection: Resigned or Fired?
News Analysis United States National Security Adviser (NSA) Gen. Michael Flynn submitted his resignation on Monday following the release of the transcript that revealed his...
Lahore Bleeds: Is India Taking Revenge?
Moeed Pirzada | After Feb 13th attack on protesting chemists outside Punjab Assembly, the predominant view in Pakistan has been that India is responsible for...
Can Ex-Head Iranian TV & Hostage taker at US Embassy become President of Iran?
Saeid Jafari | With the Iranian presidential elections in May, rivals of incumbent Hassan Rouhani continue to assess possible candidates. In recent weeks and months,...
Pakistan’s Defense budget: Majestic Myths & Humble Reality?
News Analysis Defense budget outlays of different nation states reveal a picture altogether different from perceptions commonly held by public- even aware citizenry. For instance...
Corruption: From Panama leaks to PSL?
Pakistan Cricket Board vows that an investigation is underway against the cricketers allegedly involved in match fixing and if found guilty they may face...
Lahore terrorism: abject failure of Pakistani intelligence & policing institutions
At least 10 people including Traffic DIG Ahmed Mobin were killed and more than 80 others were injured on Monday, Feb 13, in an...
Business demands sacrifice? Swedish executives to put Hijab in Iran
Sweden's government takes great pride in being the world's first to have adopted an overtly feminist stance. Nevertheless, a Swedish government minister and her...
Should Indian movies be banned in Pakistani cinema! Why?
Ban Bollywood or screen its product, the subject is debatable and reactions form a broad range of opinions. Everyone has the right to hold...
Army will support mainstreaming of FATA, says Gen Bajwa
Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, during his visit to South Waziristan Agency on Sunday, said that military will continue its support...
Valentine’s Day against Islam: Islamabad High Court
Islamabad High Court on Monday issued an order barring Valentine's Day celebrations at public places. The order has an immediate effect in the country. During...