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The Newsroom of Karbala
When historians speak of Karbala, they usually describe a battlefield. They recall the scorching desert, the tents of…
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The enduring legacy of Hazrat Imam Hussain (as) and timeless lessons learnt
The tragedy of Karbala happened on the day of Aashura, 10th of Moharram in 61 AH. The day, the beloved grandson of…
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The limits of power from Vienna 2015 to Islamabad 2026 and America's return to diplomacy
The journey from Vienna in 2015 to Islamabad in 2026 tells a larger story than the troubled relationship between the…
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US-Iran agreement: Pakistan deserves Nobel Prize
After three and a half months of war between United States, Israel, and Iran, and a temporary ceasefire during that…
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Walking a friendship across generations: Reflections from Xinjiang
Syeda Zainab Gillan Some journeys do not begin with the traveller. They begin decades earlier, carried quietly across…
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Peace hopes rise as US-Iran talks make progress in Switzerland
KARACHI: The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad…
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Hanif Khan Patafi's struggle
Whether you belong to politics or journalism, you fulfill public aspirations when you fight for your people in any…
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How can Pakistan promote a positive image among the nations of the world?
In the modern world, a nation's strength is no longer measured solely by its military power or economic resources. Its…
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Forests, valleys and beautiful parks: A new world of tourism in Saudi Arabia
When Saudi Arabia is mentioned, images of holy sites, vast deserts, and a rich historical heritage immediately come to…
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Pakistan Budget 2026-27: Secure citizens, secure state
Every year, governments present budgets with new figures, revised allocations, and promises of prosperity. Speeches…
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Pakistan's mediation in US-Iran talks
The ongoing talks between the United States and Iran in the beautiful Swiss mountain resort of Bürgenstock have…
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A moment of opportunity after US-Iran rapprochement
The prospect of a successful diplomatic understanding between the United States and Iran, facilitated through…
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The war of principles: Karbala and the triumph of moral authority
The tragedy of Karbala is often remembered through the imagery of grief, sacrifice, and martyrdom. Yet to view Karbala…
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Trust : The power that keeps rivals talking
A Moroccan proverb advises: "Think a thousand times before taking an action you cannot undo." The wisdom applies not…
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War of the words
The world's worst uses language as consent for warfare. Ever wonder why a picture is wort h a thousand words? It may be…
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West Asia's Helsinki Moment
The recent Iran-United States-Israel confrontation may ultimately be remembered not for the missiles launched, the…
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The future of caregiving: When robots hold the flashlight and humans hold the hand
If caregiving were a relay race, the baton is growing heavier each year. With an aging population and a shrinking…
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Budget, economy & global affairs
The federal budget is a key document that determines the economic direction of any country. Government not only…