A Nation’s obsession with speed breakers
Col Amjad Mahmood(r) | Every society has its exclusive set of obsessions normally ranging from sports, movies, religion, social norms, and food to politics etc. While globalization has...
Trump opens a Pandora’s box in Middle East
M K Bhadrakumar | There is no triumphalism in the US, Britain or France over the missile strike in Syria on Friday. The mood is...
World Bank concerned over the macroeconomic stability of Pakistan
Waqas Shabbir | World Bank has shown apprehensions over the macroeconomic stability of Pakistan, and expressed discontent with the near-term economic outlook, which will require...
‘Barbaric’ attack by US, UK & France will not affect Syrian resolve to fight terrorists – Syrian FM
RT | Damascus says the US-led attack on Syria was a reaction by the West to its military advances and the defeat of Western-backed rebels,...
5 things you should know about US-led ‘one-time’ strikes on Syria
RT | Multiple targets in Syria were bombarded by the US, UK, and France in retaliation to what they said was an Assad-orchestrated chemical attack...
Can hypocrisy and intervention go side by side?
Jacob G Hornberger | Whatever bombs Donald Trump decides to use against Syria, one thing is for certain: the U.S. government has already dropped enough...
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Politics of Middle Eastern Soccer
James M. Dorsey | The virtually continuous role of soccer as a key player in the history and development of the Middle East and North...
Babur-III tested; Pakistan becomes a Nuclear Triad
Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | The successful test of Babur-III Cruise Missile completed the last leg of Pakistan’s nuclear triad. Developing nuclear triad capability is...
Syria: A vicious cycle of interventions
Jacob G Hornberger | President Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria lasted, I think, a day, maybe two. His quick reversal came...
To pull out of Syria or to attack Syria: The Trump Dilemma
M K Bhadrakumar | The United Nations Security Council turned down a compromise resolution on Syria, proposed by Sweden and seconded by Russia seeking investigation on...
Can an increase in remittances boost Pakistan’s economy?
Waqas Shabbir | Inflows of workers' remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis have witnessed a much-needed surge. It has increased to $14.6 billion from $14.058 billion, exhibiting...
Why we should support Imran Khan
Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | We are unforgiving when it comes to others. But beneath the surface we are deceitful, hypocritical liars and cheats. Not...