(By Mohsin Tanveer) On December 14, 2025, a devastating terrorist mass shooting took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, during the “Chanukah by the Sea” event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah, organized by the local Chabad Jewish community. Two gunmen—a father-and-son duo—opened fire on attendees in Archer Park near the beach, killing at…
(By Khalid Masood) Background and Origins Pakistan’s power sector circular debt emerged prominently around 2006 as a systemic financial malaise rooted in structural inefficiencies and policy distortions. It forms a vicious cycle: distribution companies (DISCOs) incur high transmission and distribution (T&D) losses—often exceeding 20% due to outdated infrastructure and technical faults—compounded by rampant electricity theft,…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) On the night of December 1, 2025, Islamabad witnessed a tragedy that should have shaken the conscience of the nation. Two young women—friends, colleagues, daughters of poor households—were crushed to death while riding a scooter home. Their lives ended not because of fate, but because of reckless power unchecked by law. According…
(By Quratulain Khalid) For decades, Bollywood has been India’s most potent instrument of soft power, beaming its songs, stars, and stories to more than three billion people worldwide. Yet this same industry has systematically weaponised its reach to demonise Pakistan, portraying its people, state, and institutions as the root of all evil on the subcontinent….
(By Faraz Ahmed) The Indian Air Force (IAF), long touted as a regional powerhouse, is sinking deeper into a crisis of its own making, with its pilot cadre plagued by shortages, rampant attrition, and a stark decline in recruit quality. Recent Right to Information (RTI) disclosures lay bare the harsh reality: in 2025 alone, 163…
(By Khalid Masood) The United States’ recent approval of a $686 million sustainment and upgrade package for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets represents a timely affirmation of Islamabad’s strategic resilience. Notified by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) to Congress on December 8, 2025, this deal arrives at a pivotal moment, reinforcing the Pakistan Air…
(By Ayesha Mahnoor) In the hallowed halls of India’s Lok Sabha on December 10, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a stark proclamation that reverberated far beyond the chamber’s walls: the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s unwavering policy toward “illegal immigrants”—a term often wielded in reference to Muslims and other minorities from neighboring countries—is…
(By Quratulain Khalid) As we reflect on the storied yet tarnished history of the Indian Air Force (IAF), a pattern emerges that belies its self-proclaimed mantle of operational excellence. Over the past 50 years—from the cataclysmic blunders of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War to the relentless peacetime debacles that have claimed countless lives and squandered billions—the…
(By Khalid Masood) In a world of shifting alliances and persistent regional challenges, Pakistan emerges as a proactive force for change in South Asia. With a population exceeding 240 million, strategic location bridging Central and South Asia, and a legacy of resilience, Pakistan is not content to let outdated structures define its future. Islamabad is…
(By Khalid Masood) International affairs students/experts view Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India on December 4–5, 2025, as a significant moment in the evolving geopolitical landscape. The “23rd India-Russia Annual Summit” is more than a routine diplomatic engagement; it represents a calculated move within an increasingly multipolar world, where major powers maneuver for influence and…
