(By Khalid Masood) On 22 April 2025, a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, in the Baisaran meadow. India swiftly pointed fingers at Pakistan, alleging state-sponsored terrorism without presenting credible evidence. This knee-jerk accusation launched a global diplomatic campaign to vilify Pakistan, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
(Tahir Masood) RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations by Yatish Yadav, published in 2020 by Westland Publications, offers a rare glimpse into the shadowy world of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the country’s external intelligence agency. Authored by an investigative journalist with over 15 years of experience covering intelligence and conflict zones, the…
(By Khalid Masood) On 30 June 2025, US President Donald Trump unveiled a new line of fragrances, “Fight Fight Fight” and “Victory 45-47,” for men and women, available through GetTrumpFragrances.com. Promoted as luxury, limited-edition collectibles, these scents, priced at $199 to $249 per bottle, capitalize on Trump’s iconic imagery, his raised fist from the July…
(By Ayesha Mohsin) Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO is not just a book. It is a distillation of a deeply personal and often raw journey into the heart of modern entrepreneurship. Known for his wildly popular podcast of the same name, Bartlett brings his distinctive voice, authenticity, and hard-earned wisdom to the page…
(By Ayesha Mohsin) In the stormy currents of global politics, few stories shine brighter with hope and complexity than that of Zohran Mamdani. Born to Indian-Ugandan heritage, raised in New York City, and standing at the vanguard of progressive American politics, Mamdani’s rise is not merely the tale of a political campaign—it is a testament…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) The recent controversy surrounding the Indian film “Sardaar Ji 3” has once again laid bare the deep-seated arrogance, intolerance, and rising ultra-nationalism embedded within sections of Indian society—especially its film industry. This episode, which began with the vilification of a Pakistani actor featured in the film’s trailer, has snowballed into a wider…
(By Ayesha Mohsin) In June 2025, the inaugural China-Pakistan-Bangladesh trilateral meeting in Kunming marked a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s resurgence as a key player in South Asia. Following closely on the heels of the May 2025 China-Pakistan-Afghanistan trilateral in Beijing, where the expansion of the $62 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan was agreed…
(By Khalid Masood) In June 2025, at the NATO summit in The Hague, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the procurement of 12 x F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, capable of carrying B61-12 nuclear bombs, marking a significant strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture. This move, supporting 20,000 UK jobs, underscores the F-35A’s role in…
Brigadier Karrar Ali Agha’s The Forgotten War: Fall of East Pakistan is more than just a military chronicle. It is a haunting and unapologetically honest reflection on one of the most traumatic chapters in Pakistan’s history, the dismemberment of the nation in 1971. Painstakingly researched and deeply personal, the book is a rare blend of…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction: The Great Silence India, the world’s largest democracy, prides itself on its ancient civilisation, diverse society, and constitutional secularism. Yet behind the veneer of democratic ideals and economic progress, a deeply disturbing reality is unfolding: the calculated suffocation of the country’s 200-million-strong Muslim population. Once seen as equal citizens under the…
