The Express Tribune
The resurgence of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States marks a radical departure from the global order that Washington had painstakingly built since the end of World War II
Punjab’s ambitious Rs211 billion canal project to divert Indus water to Cholistan has reignited longstanding interprovincial tensions, particularly alarming Sindh, which already faces acute water shortages threatening 60 million residents.
Pakistan’s political landscape is marred by a fundamental failure to uphold democratic principles and constitutional integrity. Talat Masood underscores how the leadership remains divided on critical issues,
The resurgence of Islamic extremism, primarily led by ISIS, is intricately linked to the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, which dismantled Saddam Hussein’s authority, leaving a power vacuum that Islamic extremist groups exploited.
President Donald Trump’s first week in office was marked by dramatic policy shifts and bold executive orders, reflecting his campaign promises
The TTP conundrum remains a critical issue, necessitating a recalibration of approaches by Afghanistan and Pakistan to foster peace and stability. Afghanistan’s initial denial of TTP’s presence evolved into reluctant acknowledgment, influenced by Pakistan’s irrefutable intelligence and invocation of the 2020 Doha Agreement.
Pakistan has uniquely resisted embedding religion into its governance structure, unlike its neighbors. While religion played a role in its creation, Muhammad Ali Jinnah envisioned Pakistan as a secular state safeguarding Muslim identity, not imposing Islamic governance.
The article explores the complex interplay of extremism, sectarian violence, and geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the impact of the Syrian conflict and Gaza’s violence on Pakistan
The article examines the evolving dynamics of Pakistan-US relations, historically marked by a mix of cooperation and discord. From Cold War alliances like SEATO and CENTO to sanctions following Pakistan’s nuclear development, their ties have consistently fluctuated. Post-9/11 cooperation rejuvenated the partnership
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its flagship project, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), embody unprecedented opportunities for Pakistan and global stakeholders