SCO SUMMIT: QUESTIONS, NOT SOLUTIONS FOR PAKISTAN

The SCO, consisting of 10 member states and 2 observers, was founded on principles of fostering regional peace, cooperation, and security—not economic bailout packages….. by Syed Atiq ul Hassan The current government... Read more »

POST-9/11 (2001) EVENTS THREATENED GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY

In the aftermath of 9/11, the world was promised peace and security. Yet, two decades later, we face a world more divided, violent, and insecure than ever before. By Syed Atiq ul Hassan... Read more »

The 60th U.S. Presidential Election: A DEFINING MOMENT FOR AMERICA AND THE WORLD

By Ghulam Mustafa Syed The United States stands as the sole superpower in today’s global political and economic order. As such, the U.S. presidential elections are closely watched worldwide, with the outcome... Read more »

THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF GANDAPUR: A POLITICAL GAME BEHIND PTI’S RALLY

VANISHED AT D-CHOWK: THE ENIGMA OF GANDAPUR’S VANISHING AND RETURN By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The sudden disappearance of Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), during the PTI’s... Read more »

CHAOS IN ISLAMABAD: CAPITAL SEALED OFF AMID PTI PROTEST DURING MALAYSIAN PM’S VISIT

BREAKING UPDATES AND ANALYSIS [Islamabad was not just hosting the Malaysian Prime Minister, but the city was also preparing to welcome a high-profile Saudi delegation and Chinese Premier Li Qiang for major... Read more »

FROM JINNAH’S VISION TO NATIONAL BETRAYAL: WHO STANDS AGAINST PAKISTAN?

[The most harrowing example of this betrayal was the secession of East Pakistan, a tragedy rooted in political greed and authoritarianism….] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam... Read more »

Blood and Betrayal: HYDERABAD’S 1988 MASSACRE AND SINDH’S FRACTURED FUTURE

[I was an eyewitness to this terrifying event. Armed extremists from Jaye Sindh patrolled the streets of Hyderabad in open jeeps, brazenly firing on innocent citizens. The once-bustling roads were transformed into... Read more »

HOW IS CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN AND THE REGION?

Climate Change: Grave Challenges for Pakistan and South Asia’s Future By Ghulam Mustafa Syed Global environmental change is an increasingly urgent issue, presenting our planet with complex and multifaceted challenges. South Asia,... Read more »

THE 2024 QUAD SUMMIT: SHAPING REGIONAL STABILITY OR COUNTERING CHINA’S INFLUENCE?

[The real goal of the QUAD is to contain China’s growing influence. The timing of the summit is noteworthy, as tensions continue to rise globally, particularly with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and... Read more »

FROM JUSTICE TO COLLUSION: THE JUDICIARY’S ROLE IN PAKISTAN’S CRISIS

[Election rigging has led to the collapse of democratic norms, allowing an illegal government to emerge under the military’s influence. The Supreme Court’s role has become one of betrayal, failing to uphold... Read more »

AUSTRALIA UNITED: COUNTERING PAULINE HANSON’S POLITICS OF DIVISION

[Australians have earned respect globally for their acceptance of diversity. Our multiculturalism is celebrated and seen as a defining characteristic of our nation……] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Pauline Hanson’s recent interview... Read more »

THE MISFORTUNE OF PAKISTAN’S ARMY AND THE NATION’S DOWNFALL

[Today, Pakistan stands at the brink of financial insolvency, plagued by political instability, lawlessness, and social unrest. The system is so deeply entrenched in corruption and inefficiency that only a revolution—led by... Read more »

HOW WARS AND POLITICAL WICKEDNESS DESTROY HUMANITY?

Politics of Wickedness Overshadows the Meaning of Peace, Humanity and Conflict Management By Mahboob A. Khawaja, PhD. Political wickedness is not the cherished value of normal human character but embodies the characteristics... Read more »

BANGLADESH’S STUDENT UPRISING, GEOPOLITICAL POWER PLAY, AND THE OVERTHROW OF SHEIKH HASINA

[Other than Students uprising and terrible turmoil in DB; it is noteworthy that the US Pentagon has long sought to establish a strategic military base on Saint Martin’s Island, located in the... Read more »

THE FATE OF PAKISTAN: REVISITING JINNAH’S VISION AND LEADERSHIP

Architects of Destiny, Founders’ Vision, Past, Present, and Future ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN  – 14 August 2024 By Syed Atiq ul Hassan. In recent times, there has been... Read more »

THE RESILIENT POWER OF THE PEOPLE: BANGLADESH’S POLITICAL JOURNEY

The political landscape of Bangladesh reflects the profound impact of people’s power and the complexities of governance. While Sheikh Hasina’s leadership has been marked by both progress and controversy, the resilience and... Read more »

ASIA’S ASCENDANCE IN GLOBAL POWER DYNAMICS

[The global power dynamics are shifting, with Asia increasingly asserting its influence. Under the leadership of figures like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, countries in Asia are forming strategic alliances that could... Read more »

PAKISTAN’S TRAIL OF TRAGIC DAYS: IMRAN KHAN’S LEGACY AND BEYOND MAY 9

It is crucial to recognize and remember other significant days that have deeply scarred the nation, highlighting systemic failures and the often-tragic outcomes of power struggles by political parties and leaders against... Read more »

FROM JAMAAT-E-ISLAMI TO PTI: BRIDGING SKILLS AND STRATEGIES

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The new Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has reinvigorated the party, inspiring its members to actively engage in numerous rallies and sit-ins in Islamabad. These demonstrations demand... Read more »

GEN-Z: LEADING THE CHARGE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE

[Modern technology has created a new way of thinking about the economy, society, politics, industry, and science. Gen-Z plays a crucial role in this transformation……] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Historically, the... Read more »

HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF: TURMOIL IN BANGLADESH

[The political landscape in Bangladesh remains fraught with tension. As Sheikh Hasina continues her tenure as Prime Minister, the challenges to her leadership grow more pronounced. The quota system protests are just... Read more »

PAKISTAN WHERE CONSPIRATORS BECOME LEADERS

By Mahboob A. Khawaja, PhD. History Lessons for Pakistani Generals and Political Conspirators Pakistan is fast getting entrapped into internal intrigues, political chaos and failing systems of governance, public institutions, legal justice... Read more »

MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS IN NUCLEAR POWER NATIONS WORLDWIDE

[In today’s world, where nine countries— United States of America (US), China, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, India, Israel, and North Korea, and Iran potentially joining—are involved in the development of... Read more »

PALESTINE RECOGNITION STANCE: LABOR EXPELS FEMALE SENATOR OF AFGHAN DESCENT

[She is the first Muslim woman parliamentarian in Australia to wear a hijab. Known for her eloquence and natural political talent, she speaks fearlessly both inside and outside Parliament……. By Syed Atiq... Read more »