Rana Zahid Iqbal

Peace around the holy mosques

  MANY countries around the world hold significance because of their geographical boundaries, economic strength and political influence. However, Saudi Arabia occupies a position that…

Global peace: Protector of global economy

  THERE are certain places in the world that may appear insignificant on a map, yet their importance can have a profound impact on the…

Saudi Pak historical relations

THE Houthi group’s attack on Saudi Arabia is particularly alarming because Makkah and the Holy Mosque are not merely part of Saudi Arabia; they are…

Possible hinge power

  WORLD politics has now entered an era in which old alignments are rapidly changing. During Cold War, the world was largely divided between two…

Makkah agreement: A new direction in defence

  IN the third decade of the twenty-first century, the world stands at a crossroads where traditional warfare is increasingly being replaced by hybrid warfare,…

PM’s visit to Turkiye: Expectations and priorities

PRIME Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif paid a two-day official visit to Türkiye from 3-4 July 2026. This visit was not merely a routine diplomatic…

A parade with diplomatic significance

  THE participation of Major General Iftikhar Hassan Shah, Commandant of the Pakis-tan Military Academy, in the passing-out parade held recently at the Bangladesh Military…

Secular India: Claims or reality

AFTER the independence of the Indian subcontinent, India’s founding leaders envisioned a nation where religion would not become an obstacle to any citizen’s nationality, rights…

Pakistan’s diplomatic success

  DESPITE all the concerns, obstacles and the boycott of the meeting, the negotiating delegations managed to sit together and hold a lengthy session, thereby…

Water and regional peace

  THE statement by India’s Minister of Water Resources, C.R. Patil that “not a single drop of water will be allowed to flow to Pakistan”…

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