Stories by Abbas Nasir

Abbas Nasir is a former editor of Dawn.

He tweets @abbasnasir59.
Abbas Nasir
Women of wisdom

Women of wisdom

For women in this country, the challenges are that much harder and life that much coarser. Updated 30 Nov, 2025 09:04am
Mamdani trumps Trump

Mamdani trumps Trump

Although Mamdani stood respectfully by the president’s side, he demonstrated that he was no pushover. Updated 23 Nov, 2025 09:07am
27th to cement status quo

27th to cement status quo

The share of power and resources for the lead partner has been sought and is likely to be granted. Updated 09 Nov, 2025 09:23am
Welcome musical interlude

Welcome musical interlude

One man’s love for music made a difference because that is the upside of authoritarianism. Updated 02 Nov, 2025 09:03am
Kabul-TTP ties overshadow talks

Kabul-TTP ties overshadow talks

There can be no stressing enough the ideological affinity the Afghan Taliban feel towards the TTP. Updated 26 Oct, 2025 09:31am
Enough is enough

Enough is enough

Pakistan has been bleeding for a long time and very few of its allies seem to appreciate its pain and dilemma. Updated 19 Oct, 2025 09:19am
Peace or genocide pause?

Peace or genocide pause?

It’s difficult to say how any new conflict or renewed genocide will see content freely make its way to social media platforms. Updated 12 Oct, 2025 08:55am
Lies, deceit over Gaza

Lies, deceit over Gaza

Of the nearly 500 activists that set sail to deliver essential supplies to Gaza, only 30pc were Muslims. Updated 05 Oct, 2025 09:25am
A world in ferment

A world in ferment

America’s unconditional support to Israel is forcing a rethink in the Middle East and beyond. Updated 21 Sep, 2025 08:58am
Trump stung by SCO optics

Trump stung by SCO optics

China may still not be militarily as strong as the US but it seems to be catching up fast. Updated 06 Sep, 2025 11:16am
Modi looking for China bailout

Modi looking for China bailout

That India and US relations are adrift is evident from the fact that Delhi has repeatedly asked why it is being singled out. Updated 31 Aug, 2025 09:13am
Famine in killing fields of Gaza

Famine in killing fields of Gaza

There can be no doubt that the apartheid state enjoys unparalleled impunity to kill, maim and forcefully displace Palestinians. Updated 24 Aug, 2025 09:12am
Alaska optics win for Putin

Alaska optics win for Putin

Till he arrived in Alaska, Putin did not appear prepared to return any part of eastern Ukraine. Updated 17 Aug, 2025 08:53am
Alaska summit boon for Bibi?

Alaska summit boon for Bibi?

Netanyahu’s plan looks like an attempt to grab all or most Palestinian land in Gaza. Updated 10 Aug, 2025 09:48am
US game in the region

US game in the region

It would be naïve to assume that ties between global powers hinge on relatively minor issues. Updated 03 Aug, 2025 09:19am