Trump: Awaited Angel or feared Devil for Afghanistan?
Dr. Shahbaz Gill | Past one year, of uncertainty, has seen people riding on emotional roller coasters all around the world. Pendulum could have move...
What kind of politics is being played to stop FATA being integrated into Pakistan?
Haris Khurshid | Pakistan’s Tribal areas remained in the global media headlines soon after the initiation of War on Terror in Afghanistan post 9/11 attacks....
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...
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,...
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...
Is Trump under pressure to adopt tougher approach towards Pakistan?
James M. Dorsey | Pressure on the Trump administration is mounting to adopt a tougher position towards Pakistani support of militants in Afghanistan as well...
What does banning Immigration say about the US?
The change of Administration in the United States, has led to a state of transformation in Washington’s bilateral relations with many countries. President Donald...
Has NATO led to “indifference and inaction” by Afghan Government?
Recent, Russian announcement of a moot to be held in mid-February along with General Nicolson's comments last week bring up the question whether a...
Should FATA merge with KP or become an independent province?
The committee created by PM Nawaz Sharif in Nov 2015, headed by trusted lieutenant, Sartaj Aziz, after several months of work was clear that...
SAARC’s failure: held hostage to whims of India?
South Asia remains one of the world’s poorest regions, with over 20% of the world’s population and 40% of the poverty-stricken. Political strife, distrust...
Clash between Russia and the USA over biological weapons in Central Asia?
Saad Marwat | The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1989, straight after the collapse of the Berlin Wall in Germany. This resulted in the emergence of...
Why Trump did not call Putin a “thug” or a “murderer”?
Patrick J. Buchanan | During the campaign Trump was clear. He would seek closer ties with Russia and cooperate with Vladimir Putin in smashing al-Qaida...