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Is Pakistan’s quest for BRICS’ membership a pipe dream?

BRICS—the acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—is expanding its membership from January 1, 2024. This historic decision was announced by South African…

Gaudi’s magnum opus

THIS scribe had the opportunity to visit the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, which is generally known as Sagrada Família, a church…

A day in the life of a Palestinian youth

MY name is Muhammad Yasin Talha. I am fifteen and I used to study in a high school which has been shut down by Israeli…

Pak extends hand to Taliban: Your move, your choice

CHALLENGED by the upsurge in terror attacks last week, in which more than 22 Pakistan Army personnel were martyred, with a Lieutenant Colonel amongst them,…

Women’s Reservation Bill in India, implications for Nari Shakti

IN September 2023, history was created in Indian Parliament when the Nari Shakti Wandan Adhiniyan or Women’s Reservation Bill was passed after being in cold…

Outlook on China’s foreign policy on its neighbourhood in new era

THE Twenty First Century was declared as the century of Asia. As we close in on the first quarter of this Millennium, it is essential…

Pak mourns Gaza casualties, remains oblivious to own terror victims

THE eleven day conflict in Gaza took a huge toll on human lives—both Israeli and Palestinian. The breaking point was a blast in Gaza’s Al-Ahli…

Roots of Israel’s policy of vengeance

PALESTINIAN civilians are scrambling to find safe havens as Israel continues its airstrike campaign on Gaza targeting entire neighbourhoods simultaneously. The assaults are a prelude…