Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi

Pak broadens SCO’s spectrum of shared future
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- October 17, 2024
THE currently held Islamabad summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Oct. 15-16) reflects promising signs and synchronicities regarding the much strengthened soft power bonds among…

Pak-Malaysia ties beyond the horizon
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- October 10, 2024
TRADITIONALLY and historically Malaysia and Pakistan are bonded by remarkable engagement in their relationship. The current visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to…

The US-Israel nexus drags ME on the brink
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- October 3, 2024
ON 7 October, it will be the completion of one year of Israel’s violence and coercion led- genocidal war— in the Gaza Strip —still indicating…

Pak BMD program: US’ unqualified, undeserved concern
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- September 26, 2024
Last week, the US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller said, “We have been clear and consistent about our concerns with Pakistan’s Ballistic Missile Program for…

The complex security perils in Balochistan
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- September 19, 2024
THE recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan is not only condemnable but also alarming regarding the security of the Pakistani citizens, including residents and travellers…

Muhammad (PBUH): Guide, saviour of all humanity
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- September 17, 2024
THE 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awal, traditionally known as Eid Milad-un-Nabi—embodies great significance in Islam as it marks the birth anniversary of the holy Prophet Muhammad…

Bangladesh: Imperatives of political transformation
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- September 5, 2024
NEEDLESS to say, the political upheaval in Bangladesh is the revival of Muslim nationalism galvanised by the historical traditional forces that were behind the partition…

Kamala Harris versus Donald Trump
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- August 29, 2024
LAST week, Kamala Harris, US Vice President, on the eve of the concluding session of Democratic National Convention (NDC) held in Chicago United Centre (22…

India’s perpetrator role: Israel’s genocidal Gaza war
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- August 22, 2024
AFTER the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, Indian media and right-wing public opinion had overwhelmingly supported the Israeli military response in Gaza. There can…

‘Pak patriotism’ must precede identity politics
- By Syed Qamar Afzal Rizvi
- August 14, 2024
CERTAINLY, Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day anniversary provides us a combined sense of humble pride with thoughtful deliberations. Historically, the creation of Pakistan on 14 August,…