Dr Farooq Adil

The spirit of 15 July

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Load More
Get Alerts