(By Quratulain Khalid) As I write this from Lahore on February 8, 2026, the final day of Basant, the city’s rooftops are still dotted with colorful kites cutting through the afternoon sky. Laughter echoes from streets lined with food stalls selling spicy chaat, falooda, and jalebi. Families gather on terraces, children shout “Bo-kata!” as one…
(By Khalid Masood) India faces a significant dilemma in its dealings with the United States, particularly crystallized by the interim trade framework announced in early February 2026 between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. This stems from the fundamental tension between pursuing deeper economic and strategic ties with the world’s largest economy—for accelerated…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. On the afternoon of Friday, February 6, 2026, a place of worship turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. At Khadija-Tul-Kubra Imambargah in Tarlai Kalan, on the southeastern outskirts of Islamabad, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives during crowded Jumu’ah prayers. The blast claimed at least…
(By Khalid Masood) On February 5, 2026, at midnight GMT, the Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms—commonly known as New START—officially expired. This event marks a profound shift in global nuclear security. For the first time in more than half a century, the world’s two largest nuclear powers,…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction Tomorrow, February 5, 2026, Pakistan will observe Kashmir Solidarity Day (Yaum-e-Yakjehti Kashmir) as a nationwide public holiday. At exactly 10:00 AM, the entire country—from bustling Lahore streets to remote areas in Gilgit-Baltistan—will fall silent for one minute to honor the sacrifices of Kashmiri martyrs (shuhada). This moment of collective reflection captures…
(By Faraz Ahmed) In the high-stakes world of international cricket, few events generate more excitement, revenue, and raw emotion than an India-Pakistan clash. These matches transcend sport—they become symbols of national pride, historical rivalry, and geopolitical tension. The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On 2 February 2026, in a development that unfolded with remarkable speed, US President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States and India had reached a bilateral trade agreement following a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The centrepiece of the announcement was an immediate reduction…
(By Mohsin Tanveer) In the evolving landscape of global energy and geopolitics, a new paradigm has emerged: the “electrostate”. Unlike traditional petrostates reliant on finite fossil fuels for power and influence, an electrostate harnesses abundant, renewable electricity as its core energy carrier—driving economic growth, technological supremacy, and strategic resilience. China stands as the world’s pioneering…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) As of February 1, 2026, the streets of Lahore are alive with anticipation. Kite shops have opened their doors, vendors hawk bundles of colorful paper and cotton string, and social media buzzes with photos of families in yellow outfits planning rooftop gatherings. The Punjab government has declared a special five-day period from…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: From Coordinated Terror to Decisive Victory On January 31, 2026, starting around 3:00 AM local time, Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) terrorists—primarily the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)—launched a brazen, multi-site offensive across Balochistan. Nearly a dozen coordinated attacks targeted police stations, paramilitary outposts, high-security prisons, civil administration buildings, and other installations in…
