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India’s interest in Balochistan

India’s interest in Balochistan

Since its inception in 1947, India has interfered in Pakistan’s domestic affairs. India views Pakistan as an obstacle in realizing its aim of...

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Pakistan Observer

U K Dar

Global shifts: Trump, BRICS & Pakistan

THE world is undergoing a dramatic shift in global power dynamics, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy at the...

yesterday 70

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Azhar Mahmood Awan

Shifting tides

Shifting tides

IN recent weeks, the United States issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Pakistan, urging its citizens to reconsider travel to specific regions,...

yesterday 30

Pakistan Observer

Sehrish Khan

Geopolitical stakes in Hutchison’s port sale

OBVIOUSLY, the US administration has started another round of trade war against China and its allies by purchasing 80 percent of the Hutchison Port...

yesterday 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Space: The next battleground

IN the ongoing strategy and military competition, space has become a new battlefield in the current era, where major global powers are heavily...

yesterday 20

Pakistan Observer

M Abdullah Hamid Gul

23 March: The path to Freedom and Sovereignty

March 23, 1940, stands as a defining moment in the history of the Sub-Continent. It was a ray of light for the Muslims of British India, who...

yesterday 20

Pakistan Observer

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Resolution of Pakistan, resolve of a person

The Pakistan Resolution is a landmark in the history of the Muslims of South Asia. It declared a true goal of their homeland for Muslims in the...

yesterday 20

Pakistan Observer

Nighat Leghari

Reimagining Pakistan’s identity: Legacy of 23rd March

Reimagining Pakistan’s identity: Legacy of 23rd March

TODAY, as Pakistan commemorates its 85th National Day, the enduring legacy of the Lahore Resolution reverberates across a labyrinth of competing...

yesterday 20

Pakistan Observer

Marium Fatima

Underground treasures of Pakistan

Underground treasures of Pakistan

Pakistan is endowed with abundant natural resources, including about 910 km-long coastal belt, strategic ports, four distinct seasons, diverse...

yesterday 3

Pakistan Observer

Ghulam Murtaza

Pakistan’s population crisis

PAKISTAN, one of the most populous countries, is facing an increasingly alarming population crisis. With over 240 million people as of 2025, it is...

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Pakistan Observer

Asad Ali

Comprehensive national security policy

  THE advancement of communication technology, the modern industrial revolution, and imperialist powers’ lust for capturing natural resources have...

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Dr Amir Ullah Khan

Farshi or foolish? High cost of looking trendy

PAKISTANIS have an unmatched ability to embrace trends with unshakable enthusiasm. We don’t just follow fashion—we own it. This Eid, a blast from...

previous day 1

Pakistan Observer

Mehr Jan

PCRET: Setback for renewable energy

PCRET: Setback for renewable energy

WE are currently in an era where renewable energy is gaining prominence and reliance on fossil fuels is steadily declining. The use of...

previous day 20

Pakistan Observer

Dr Habib Gul

Longing for the Transcendent: Love qualified

“There are thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth.” Rumi THE concept of love in Islamic mystical theology has several distinct characteristics....

previous day 20

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Maj Gen R Muhammad Tahir

Terrorism in Pakistan and need for national unity

Terrorism in Pakistan and need for national unity

TERRORISM in Pakistan has escalated alarmingly, posing a grave threat to national security. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2025, Pakistan...

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Barrister Usman Ali

Strengthening national security through unity

  AFTER the tragic incident of Jaffar Express in Balochistan Province and several terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the in-camera...

friday 40

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Impact of climate change on vulnerable communities

Impact of climate change on vulnerable communities

CLIMATE change is not just an environmental issue but a global crisis, disproportionately affecting the world’s most vulnerable communities. While...

friday 50

Pakistan Observer

Imran Shauket

From Akif to Iqbal

THE tragedy of the Jafar Express had left us devastated when Dr.Khalil Toker’s smile appeared. Though currently in Pakistan, Dr. Toker is...

friday 20

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Dr Farooq Adil

Balancing population & prosperity!

Balancing population & prosperity!

PAKISTAN is one of the most populous countries in South Asia and has seen rapid population growth over the past few decades. By 2025, the...

friday 20

Pakistan Observer

Faisal Ahmad

NATO at a crossroads: Uncertain future

NATO at a crossroads: Uncertain future

UKRAINIAN President Zelenskyy’s meeting with the US President Donald Trump and the Vice President JD Vance in the White House on 28 February 2025,...

friday 40

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Air Cdre Zahid Ul Hassan R

Tariffs won’t solve fentanyl crisis

Tariffs won’t solve fentanyl crisis

THE United States has imposed an additional 10% tariff on imports from China, citing fentanyl as the primary issue. This tariff hike has been...

friday 10

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M S Swati

Insurgency in Balochistan: Historical context & key drivers

Insurgency in Balochistan: Historical context & key drivers

  Pakistan’s national security has been significantly compromised over time due to a combination of internal vulnerabilities and self-serving...

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Brig Naseem Akhtar R

Harnessing AI for industrial growth

Harnessing AI for industrial growth

PAKISTAN’S industrial sector has faced significant challenges in recent years, impacting its growth and competitiveness. In 2024, the industrial...

20.03.2025 50

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Prof Dr Saud Altaf

Deliberating amid ‘an epic counter-terrorism operation’

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that the current BLA’s planned terrorist attack on Jaffar Express passengers in Balochistan offers some thoughtful...

20.03.2025 30

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Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi

Reviving NAP

Reviving NAP

LAST week, as news broke of the Jaffar Express hijacking—social media erupted with debates: Why do attacks persist? Who’s to blame? But beneath the...

20.03.2025 2

Pakistan Observer

Rakhshanda Mehtab

From human-capital to techno-capital

CHINA’S transformation from an overpopulated, developing nation to a global superpower is a testament to the power of converting human capital into...

20.03.2025 3

Pakistan Observer

Dr Zia Ahmed

Zelensky moment, are we prepared for it?

Zelensky moment, are we prepared for it?

THE Zelensky-Trump meeting, held on the last day of February 2025 in the Oval Of-fice, should serve as a wake-up call to all world leaders,...

20.03.2025 2

Pakistan Observer

Dr Tughral Yamin

Rejuvenate Balochistan policy

THE Baloch Liberation Army’s ambush of the Jaffar Express train and kidnapping of innocent unarmed civilians sent shock waves in the entire...

19.03.2025 2

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Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

Bonds beyond borders

Bonds beyond borders

FOLLOWING Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s productive visits to Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, seeking more trade and investment opportunities,...

19.03.2025 3

Pakistan Observer

Muhammad Zahid Rifat

TTS: Systemic crucifixion of academic slaves

TTS: Systemic crucifixion of academic slaves

TENURE Track System (TTS) faculty members—many of whom returned to their homeland after earning accolades from global institutions—are now trapped...

19.03.2025 3

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Dr Imran Sabir

Pathway to self-reliant growth

Pathway to self-reliant growth

BACKGROUND: With the halt of funding from United States of America through USAID (United States Agency for International Development) to the...

19.03.2025 20

Pakistan Observer

Sana Khethran

BRI, Chancay Port and Emerging Geopolitics of Latin America

It seems that two different forces are colliding in Latin America, trying to reshape the region’s power politics, socio-economic prosperity and...

19.03.2025 30

Pakistan Observer

Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Reviving NAP

Reviving NAP

By: Rakhshanda Mehtab Last week, as news broke of the Jaffar Express hijacking—social media erupted with debates: Why do attacks persist? Who’s to...

19.03.2025 2

Pakistan Observer

Web Desk Staff

Discarded daughters: Deep-rooted crisis of female infanticide

Discarded daughters: Deep-rooted crisis of female infanticide

PAKISTAN, a country deeply entrenched in patriarchal traditions, continues to grapple with a disturbing reality — the abandonment and killing of...

19.03.2025 40

Pakistan Observer

Assadullah Channa

Unveiling the truth: Gwadar’s steady growth amidst geopolitical criticism

Unveiling the truth: Gwadar’s steady growth amidst geopolitical criticism

INTERNATIONAL observers assess China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a central development which generates various opinions about its success...

19.03.2025 1

Pakistan Observer

Asad Ali