by Maryam Noureen Janjua India’s foreign policy has long been shaped by its strategic interest in neighboring countries, and Bangladesh has historically been a central focus of this policy. During the rule of Sheikh Hasina Wajid, Bangladesh aligned itself closely with India, benefiting from economic, political, and diplomatic ties. However, recent developments, including diplomatic tensions […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua The killing of Khalil al-Rahman Haqqani, the Taliban’s Minister for Refugees and Repatriation, at the hands of ISIS (Islamic State of Khorasan Province or ISKP), underscores the growing and evolving security dilemma facing Afghanistan. This assassination, carried out by a terrorist group that the Taliban had previously tolerated, reflects not only […]
by Arshad Mehmood [Islamabad} After the President of Pakistan declined to sign the Islamic Seminaries (Madrassa) Registration Bill, citing objections to its provisions, a major religious group announced plans for nationwide protests. The most prominent voice among them is Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI). Giving the government an ultimatum, Rehman warned of […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua This year, as the Sikh world celebrated the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, I embarked on a deeply spiritual journey that took me through some of the most significant Sikh pilgrimage sites in Pakistan. From the birthplace of Guru Nanak in Nankana Sahib to the peaceful sanctity of Kartarpur, […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua On November 19, 2024, in response to concerns raised about Pakistan’s security situation in Afghanistan, US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller issued a statement underlining the United States’ commitment to working with Pakistan to address the persistent terrorist threats emanating from Afghan soil. Miller emphasized the importance of collaborating with Afghan […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua The political dynamics of international relations often shift with the changing tides of leadership. The re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States marks a critical juncture for countries around the world, including Pakistan. With the electoral votes projected to secure his victory in the 2024 US […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua In recent years, the United States has increasingly imposed trade restrictions and blacklisted companies from various countries, including Pakistan, China and UAE. These actions, justified by the U.S. under national security concerns, are especially troubling for countries like Pakistan, which faces complex security challenges in its region. With defense needs that […]
by Stefano Piazza On Saturday, the Islamist group Muslim Interaktiv organized a new mobilization in the German city of Hamburg to call for the establishment of a caliphate. More than 2,000 people participated Saturday, Oct. 12, in Hamburg in a mobilization in favor of the establishment of a caliphate and the imposition of Sharia law. […]
by Maryam Noureen Janjua The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has steadily risen to prominence, advocating for the rights of the Pashtun community impacted by decades of violence, military operations, and political marginalization. The most recent PTM Jirga held in Khyber Agency was a reflection of this growing discontent among Pashtuns. This event, like many before […]
by Arshad Mehmood Twenty-three years ago, on October 7, 2001, the United States launched its invasion of Afghanistan, a move that would reshape the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. Termed the “War on Terror,” the invasion was a direct response to the September 11 attacks orchestrated by Al-Qaeda. The US and its allies sought to […]