Hassan Ahmad

COORDINATED terrorist attacks in Baluchistan have once again drawn attention to the multidimensional security challenges confronting Pakistan. The availability of foreign support to banned terrorist…

THE pain of military defeat in “Operation Sindoor” has gone deep into the decision-making quarters of India. The cost of this miserable failure is very…

THE role played by security forces in counter-terrorism (CT) operations is commendable. The menace of cross-border terrorism has been successfully confined to border areas adjacent…

SOCIAL media platforms, meant for democratic dialogue, are exploited to spread false narratives and manipulate public perception. A case in point is the 2024 UK…

IN present times, regulatory reforms are essential to Pakistan’s strategy for achieving long-term economic stability, attracting foreign investment, and meeting international compliance standards. The Securities…

2025 proved a year of disappointments and exposures for India in many domains. Besides facing diplomatic and military embarrassments, Christmas violence against the peaceful Christian…

FOR decades, Pakistan has grappled with corruption and a perception of institutional decay. The need for transparency-oriented reforms has been repeatedly highlighted by both domestic…

Use of foul language in political communication has become a new norm especially on social media platforms. Chaos is one of the many bad outcomes…

THE Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has questioned the government’s approach to the repatriation of Afghan refugees and also criticized the conduct of counter-terrorism…

A combination of hardcore terrorist outfits and ethnic groups working under the guise of human rights advocacy is posing credibility challenges to Pakistan on the…