Editorial Summary

The situation in Balochistan has taken a grim turn, exposing the state’s consistent failure to respond with empathy and foresight. Highways remain blocked, Quetta is nearly locked down, and protesters led by Akhtar Mengal are met not with dialogue but with brute force.

In a searing reflection on Pakistan’s current trajectory, the writer presents a grim yet honest diagnosis of the nation’s existential crisis.

Once again, Afghanistan is the battleground of global power politics, where old rivalries are being repackaged under the guise of humanitarian efforts and diplomatic engagement.

The recent opinion piece by Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong in The Nation provides a compelling critique of the United States’ imposition of “reciprocal tariffs,” ranging from 10% to 50% on all trading partners

The influx of family vlogging on social media platforms has become a troubling phenomenon in Pakistan, reflecting a broader trend of intellectual stagnation and moral decay among the youth.

In the wake of Donald Trump’s aggressive economic stance, the imposition of so-called reciprocal tariffs has rattled the very foundations of global trade.

The debate around whether Pakistan should be a ‘hard’ state or a competent one touches the very core of our national dysfunction. Despite having the full arsenal of coercive tools, the state has failed to ensure long-term stability, peace, and financial resilience.

Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs has thrown a wrench into the delicate gears of the global economy, particularly shaking Southeast Asia’s industrial foundations

The recent UN World Water Development Report 2025 has sent alarm bells ringing over the deteriorating water future of the Indus Basin, drawing attention to the rapidly melting glaciers of the Hindukush-Himalayan (HKH) region.

Rising militancy in Pakistan poses a severe threat to internal security and foreign investment, highlighting the urgency of a cohesive counterterrorism strategy.