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Monday, December 30, 2024

Unleashing an Iranian tiger

Iran's rise is inevitable. When it happens, the Middle East will be a different place. Saudi Arabia knows that. It sees the short- and long-term benefits of recalibrating relations with Iran.

School shootings: The American heartbreak

Gun violence and school shootings speak of multiple other problems within society which need to be dealt with. A stronger gun policy will be greatly opposed but may help change how people view guns in the long term. But in the end, how many kids are you willing to let die?

The great plunders in the name of privatization

As per Privatization Commission rules, if a company bought by a private entity is shut down instead of making it efficient for economic benefit to society, the government could repossess the company.

Waging War on Ourselves – Lt Gen (Retd) Tariq Khan

The State has thus become benign and reduced to a tract of land without any political or ideological ownership or identity – with votes being caste on the basis of bribe, coercion or fear.

The US’ silence on Rana Sanaullah’s latest death threat to Imran Khan

The former Prime Minister tweeted in mid-March that “My house has been under heavy attack since yesterday afternoon. The latest attack by Rangers, pitting the largest pol party against the army.

Imran Khan: The superhero

Pakistan has a history of compromising popular leadership and mourning in silence. The power hubs that decided to end Imran Khan’s regime expected the same reaction this time.

Will Pakistan support US mercenary’s plot to recruit Afghan refugees as fighters for Kiev?

Pakistan is already suspected of indirectly arming Kyiv against Russia at the behest of its American overlord so the precedent is established for suspecting that it could support Routh’s plot.

Why Biden’s Asia-Pacific strategy is deeply flawed

At the first anniversary of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, the Biden administration's primary focus remains the Quad and the AUKUS, both of which take frequent mentions in the latest State Department report.

Arab plan for Syria puts US and Europe in a bind

The Syrian president’s rejection of a Russian request that he meets his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, suggests that Mr. Al-Assad will be equally opposed to key elements of the Arab proposal.

America’s dependence on oil consumption

The writer talks about the United States' dependence on oil consumption along with some of its policy aims. America's reliance on oil is shown by the very large and growing number of vehicles in the country.

Pakistan: A Client state or a Pivot state?

A client state is dependent on another state while a pivot state is able to play a critical role in world affairs.

Pakistan Day: Reflections & Resolve

Polarisation, favoritism and politicization within State institutions are showing their disastrous results. Law and order have totally collapsed and terrorists attack any place they want with impunity.