Faisal Ahmad
The ‘othering’ of minorities
- By Faisal Ahmad
- January 30, 2026
AS the calendar turns to early 2026, the global gaze is fixed on India—not for its soaring economic metrics, but for a profound and alarming…
Fractured ties?
- By Faisal Ahmad
- January 20, 2026
CRICKET in South Asia has always been more than just a sport; it is a reflection of national pride. However, recent events suggest that the…
The water weapon!
- By Faisal Ahmad
- January 14, 2026
FOR over six decades, the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) served as a rare cornerstone of stability in South Asia. Brokered by the World Bank, it…
A nation of shrinking spaces!
- By Faisal Ahmad
- January 6, 2026
THE year 2025 has brought a chilling clarity to the world’s understanding of Afghanistan. While the Taliban regime claims to have brought stability and…
Resurgence of the Two Nations Theory
- By Faisal Ahmad
- December 28, 2025
FOLLOWING the fall of Dhaka in 1971, Indira Gandhi arrogantly proclaimed that the “Two-Nation Theory has been drowned in the Bay of Bengal.” At…
How propaganda and misinformation become Fasaad fil-Ardh
- By Faisal Ahmad
- December 13, 2025
THE stability and harmony of any nation are fragile assets, which can be easily shattered by the invisible shrapnel of misinformation. In the modern…
The VPN threat
- By Faisal Ahmad
- December 9, 2025
THE debate around Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) has recently intensified across Pakistan. What was once a niche technical issue has evolved into a critical national…
Saffronised Indian forces
- By Faisal Ahmad
- December 3, 2025
INDIA, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, is witnessing a profound ideological shift toward Saffronisation. This trend, which permeates Bollywood, media and even national sports,…
Pakistan’s commitment to GSP+
- By Faisal Ahmad
- November 28, 2025
PAKISTAN is demonstrating measurable progress and legislative commitment over the past decade. It currently benefits from the European Union’s (EU) Generalized Scheme of Preferences…
Missing persons, Propaganda & Balochistan
- By Faisal Ahmad
- November 19, 2025
THE issue of missing persons has long remained a contentious and “hot topic” in Pakistan. It frequently dominates the national discourse as well. While genuine…
