Rana Zahid Iqbal

Stone-hearted, ruthless extremists
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- March 17, 2025
BLOODSHED in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan is increasing by the day and the situation is deteriorating. In other regions as well, extremist elements continue to carry…

Understanding message of Ramazan
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- March 10, 2025
The blessed month of Ramazan has arrived. While there might not be any significant material difference between this month and the others, in reality, this…

Urban expansion & loss of fertile land
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- March 1, 2025
IN recent decades, rapid migration from villages to cities in Pakistan has led to uncontrolled urban expansion, causing significant environmental and demographic challenges. The growing…

Al-Ula: Saudi Arabia’s timeless wonder
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- February 16, 2025
Al-Ula is an ancient, centuries-old city in Saudi Arabia. The region is surrounded by hundreds of historical landmarks and breathtaking natural landscapes over 200,000 years…

Revitalising rural economy through agritourism
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- February 7, 2025
AGRICULTURE holds a significant position in the economic and social structure of our country, and if we are to progress, we must focus on…

Afghan-India nexus
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- January 30, 2025
THE growing relations between Kabul and Delhi are certainly a cause for concern for Pakistan. In 2021, when the Taliban interim government was established,…

Nation acknowledges military personnel sacrifices
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- January 12, 2025
THERE is no doubt that the sacrifices made by our military personnel in defending the motherland and eradicating terrorism are unforgettable. The entire nation acknowledges…

Rapidly growing demand for organic food
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- January 5, 2025
The SIFC and non-resident Pakistanis are playing a vital role in the economic devel-opment of the country. In this regard, an International Investors’ Conference was…

Democracy’s elusive reality
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- December 29, 2024
PAKISTAN came into existence as a result of the democratic process, but here, true democracy has remained merely a concept and has never taken a…

Pakistan’s growing population crisis
- By Rana Zahid Iqbal
- December 12, 2024
THE growing population of the country is currently a major alarming issue for Pakistan. The state is unable to provide adequate facilities for the rapidly…