Ghulam Murtaza
Makkah Pact and Pakistan’s emerging regional role
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- August 12, 2026
THE Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia could prove to be one of the most consequential developments in the…
Gwadar: Opportunity in crisis
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- May 30, 2026
In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” — Albert Einstein . Recent geopolitical developments in the Gulf, especially the US-led conflicts, have…
Agree to disagree or quietly align?
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- April 30, 2026
A subtle but significant shift is underway in regional diplomacy. The lifting of logistical constraints in the capital, coupled with the continued shuttle engagements…
Talks after Islamabad talks
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- April 16, 2026
THE Islamabad talks between the United States and Iran did not yield an immediate breakthrough, but neither did they close the door on diplomacy.…
Pak at its diplomatic best
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- April 12, 2026
IN the current climate of heightened regional tensions, Pakistan’s role, when assessed with sobriety and objectivity, appears balanced, prudent and reflective of mature diplomatic foresight.…
Petro shock, a defining moment
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- April 5, 2026
PETROL price shocks are spiking unprecedented inflation, forcing us to rethink how we live, work and ultimately survive. In Pakistan today, fuel prices are no…
Will we lose this opportunity too?
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- March 20, 2026
IN the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity, wrote the ancient strategist Sun Tzu. History repeatedly demonstrates that periods between conflicts are rarely moments…
Preventing a regional conflict from becoming a global war
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- March 8, 2026
THE world stands at a precarious moment. What appears to be a contained regional confrontation carries the potential for far-reaching escalation. History offers a sobering…
China builds the world, US owns the capital
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- December 24, 2025
WHILE the United States remains the world’s most attractive destination for global capital, China continues to pose a formidable strategic challenge—but in specific and…
Future of Pakistan linked with more administrative units
- By Ghulam Murtaza
- December 16, 2025
THE importance of institutional reform is powerfully articulated in the work of economists Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson, authors of Why Nations Fail. They…
