Muhammad Amir Rana
Pakistan should prioritise South Asia in its core external policies for the future and avoid falling into India’s trap of curtailing its regional ties.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 08:54am
IT is often believed that engineering political stability is the solution to a nation’s economic and security...
Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:32am
The issue lies not in the sincerity and dedication of Pakistan’s law enforcement but in their capacity and access to effective surveillance equipment.
Updated 03 Nov, 2024 08:24am
The role of women significantly shapes the ongoing struggle against religious bigotry in the country.
Updated 20 Oct, 2024 09:12am
The broad-brush approach is a key issue that has exacerbated terrorist acts.
Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:08am
When civil society cannot influence the public discourse, it should review its approach.
Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:16am
Perceived violations of national symbols can quickly become flashpoints in international relations.
Updated 22 Sep, 2024 08:58am
The implications of a democratically elected judiciary in Pakistan are intriguing.
Updated 15 Sep, 2024 08:56am
Political parties can facilitate the process of inclusion by initiating dialogue.
Updated 08 Sep, 2024 09:15am
In conflicts, the identities of the real perpetrators and victims often become blurred.
Updated 01 Sep, 2024 08:52am
State narratives are seen as overly controlled and biased.
Published 18 Aug, 2024 08:52am
The madressah leadership understands that there is no immediate threat of state intervention.
Published 11 Aug, 2024 08:31am
The group’s threats to the judiciary are not new; neither has it spared the top military brass.
Updated 04 Aug, 2024 09:00am
Surveys suggest that most Pakistanis lack faith in the government and consider elections an exercise in futility.
Updated 21 Jul, 2024 09:02am
Any attempt to initiate negotiations with the TTP would be a significant blow to the country.
Updated 14 Jul, 2024 09:13am
Political experts predict a significant protest movement nationwide, particularly in urban areas.
Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:00am
In such a society, where the state and society nurture and protect an infrastructure of extremism, who can hope for change?
Updated 23 Jun, 2024 10:29am
If the TTP had been abandoned by the Taliban, much of their strength would have evaporated.
Updated 16 Jun, 2024 10:07am
Colombians took 50 years to assess the strength of the resistance movement.
Updated 09 Jun, 2024 10:24am
One can take precautionary steps against terrorist groups, but what about intolerance?
Updated 02 Jun, 2024 09:25am