(By Ayesha Mahnoor) The passing of Begum Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at the age of 80, marks the end of an era not only for Bangladesh but also for the broader Muslim world and, particularly, for Pakistan. Pakistanis feel a profound sense of loss for a leader who consistently viewed Pakistan as an…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction The decade-long civil war in Yemen has long been a proxy battleground for regional powers, but in late December 2025, a dramatic escalation exposed deep fissures between two key players: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Once united in a military coalition against the Iran-backed Houthis, the two Gulf…
(By Quratulain Khalid) Hindutva, an ideology promoting Hindu nationalism, has gained prominence in Indian politics since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rooted in the early 20th-century writings of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Hindutva seeks to define Indian identity through Hindu cultural and religious lenses. The Rashtriya…
(By Faraz Ahmed) A Historic Homecoming After 17 Years in Exile On December 25, 2025, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka after nearly 17 years in London exile. His arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International…
(By Khalid Masood) Introduction: High Hopes Dashed As 2025 concludes, India finds itself reflecting on a year marked by profound setbacks across military, diplomatic, economic, and regional fronts. What began with ambitious visions of global leadership and assertive regional dominance has culminated in a series of humiliating reverses, exposed vulnerabilities, and unfulfilled promises. From the…
(By Khalid Masood) Brigadier Saadullah Khan stands among the most remarkable military figures in Pakistan’s history — a soldier whose life exemplified uncompromising integrity, courageous leadership, spiritual depth, and an unshakable moral compass. His legacy is not only that of extraordinary battlefield gallantry but also of compassion, intellectual curiosity, and principled command that inspired deep…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In an era where truth is often the first casualty of conflict, The War That Changed Everything explodes onto the scene like a much-needed truth bomb. Co-authored by veteran Pakistani journalist Murtaza Solangi—a broadcast legend with decades covering wars, elections, and global rivalries—and Ahmad Hassan Al-Arabi, a sharp international relations scholar specializing…
(By Quratulain Khalid) In the realm of modern information warfare, few patterns are as consistent as the rapid attribution of blame to Pakistan following tragic incidents, often amplified through coordinated media narratives and social media campaigns. Independent investigations, including those by the EU DisinfoLab, have long highlighted vast networks designed to shape global perceptions, primarily…
(By Faraz Ahmed) The assassination of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi on 18 December 2025 has become one of the most consequential political deaths in Bangladesh’s recent history. The 32-year-old student leader, who rose to prominence during the 2024 uprising that toppled Sheikh Hasina, was gunned down in Dhaka just days after launching his independent election…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In May 2025, South Asia witnessed one of the most serious military escalations between India and Pakistan since the 1971 war. The conflict stemmed from a militant attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam (Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir), where militants killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists. India quickly attributed the attack to Pakistan-based…
