(By Ayesha Mohsin) In a seismic shift in South Asian geopolitics, China and Pakistan are spearheading an audacious initiative to replace the dormant South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) with a new regional bloc that pointedly excludes India. Advanced discussions, highlighted by a trilateral meeting in Kunming, China, on 19 June 2025, involving Pakistan,…
(Tahir Masood) On 4 July 2025, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in an interview with Al Jazeera, ignited a firestorm by suggesting that Pakistan might consider extraditing individuals like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India as a “goodwill gesture” to foster “comprehensive dialogue.” This reckless proposition, cloaked in diplomatic rhetoric, is not…
(By Khalid Masood) In the aftermath of the May 2025 Indo-Pakistani clashes, sparked by the 22 April Pahalgam attack, the Indian government, military high command, and media orchestrated a concerted campaign to deny significant military losses, particularly among Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots and assets like the Rafale jets and S-400 air defence systems. The…
(By Khalid Masood) The Kaoboys of R&AW: Down Memory Lane, published in 2007 by Lancer Publishers, is a memoir by Bahukutumbi Raman, a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Additional Secretary in India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). Spanning 294 pages, the book offers an insider’s perspective on R&AW’s operations from its inception…
(By Quratulain Khalid) On 4 July 2025, catastrophic flash floods tore through Texas Hill Country, devastating Camp Mystic, a century-old Christian summer camp for girls in Hunt, Texas. The Guadalupe River, swollen by over 10 inches of rain in hours, surged by 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away cabins and leaving at least…
(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…
