Dr Farooq Adil

The spirit of 15 July
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- July 17, 2025
IT had been decided that we would take a nap after lunch, but that never happened. Dr Zahid Majeed went to his room and I…

A letter from jail
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- July 10, 2025
WHERE will PTI’s political caravan eventually come to rest? This question has gained urgency following the recent letter from Kot Lakhpat Jail. In reflecting on…

Different wars different hopes
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- July 3, 2025
WAR usually brings destruction, but this time something different is happening — both for Pakistan and Iran. These developments are highly promising and hold the…

The enigma of the ceasefire
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- June 26, 2025
THE war eventually came to an end—albeit with a hint of absurdity. Yet, despite that, the important question remains: what were the factors that contributed…

What’s next?
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- June 19, 2025
THE situation moving toward a ceasefire has taken a new turn. It appears that the Iran-Israel war is intensifying and its destructiveness is increasing. The…

The economy we need
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- June 12, 2025
THOSE who have a passion for the pen and paper are usually more interested in words than numbers. The world of words carries a magical…

Message from Sambrial
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- June 5, 2025
THIS place feels just like Baku! Looking at a corner of the bustling I-8 centre, Naveen was overjoyed. To her, the beauty, cleanliness, and well-managed…

Weak link in the chain
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- May 29, 2025
After India’s folly, the emerging situation can be best described by the proverb “the basket broke in the cat’s favour”—in other words, a fortunate opportunity…

Path of self-destruction
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- May 22, 2025
WHEN Indian journalist Sakshi Joshi showed a bit of courage, I was reminded of Kurt Lang and Gladys Engel Lang. This husband-and-wife duo migrated from…

The secret of victory
- By Dr Farooq Adil
- May 15, 2025
TWO powerful currents were active in South Asia. One was driven by India’s aspiration for regional dominance, and the other, in stark contrast, was grounded…