Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Power, politics and the integrity of sport

  IN the 1980s, when bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan burned with unmatched intensity, the two nations met not only as rivals on the…

Terrorism strikes again as Pakistan rises in global esteem

  IN the grand ledger of history, it has repeatedly been witnessed that whenever Pakistan, through the boundless mercy of the Almighty, secures a position…

Pakistan’s vigilance against India’s dirty game in Azad Kashmir

  THERE is an old and wise Urdu saying that a single dirty fish can pollute the entire pond. The truth of this proverb has…

Pakistan: The candle of peace

  IN the grand tapestry of international affairs, where peace prizes have long been the preserve of singular visionaries or dedicated institutions, a remarkable chapter…

The nation’s ledger and parliament’s voice

  AS June approaches each year, the atmosphere within Pakistan’s Parliament begins to change. The federal budget, one of the most significant constitutional and political…

Pakistan & Abraham Accords: A question of principle

IN the turbulent theatre of modern diplomacy, nations are often compelled to choose between expediency and principle. Some surrender their convictions upon the altar of…

Guardian of the Gulf: Pakistan’s regional role

  IN May 2025, Pakistan confronted Indian aggression with a firmness that brought its neighbour sharply to its senses. The episode, brief yet decisive, marked…

Veils of deception

When falsehoods are woven with such devilish art and patient cunning that truth herself seems but a pale shadow, faltering before bold countenance of deception.…

Sowing courage, reaping honour

FROM plowing the stubborn earth to sowing the precious seeds, from carrying water under the burning sun to gathering the golden harvest at last, the…

May Day or Mere Display?

May 1 arrives each year like clockwork—a global emblem of solidarity with the working class. In cities and towns across the world, governments declare it…

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