Rashid Ahmed Mughal

Living through turmoil in the Trump era
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- August 13, 2025
SINCE January 21st the World has been watching with shock, surprise and uncertainty as to where we are headed for and why are we being…

Democracy and liberty under threat
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- June 18, 2025
A growing global debate has emerged over threats to democracy and personal freedoms, driven by the actions of some governments and leaders who undermine established…

India-Pakistan conflict’s wider impact
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- May 21, 2025
KASHMIR has long been a flashpoint and the main reason why India and Pakistan have fought three full-scale wars since gaining independence in 1947. It…

Trump’s tariffs turmoil targets global economy
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- May 14, 2025
UPON assuming office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump swiftly announced massive tariffs on US trading partners, triggering global trade turmoil,…

Perilous migration, drowned dreams
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- May 7, 2025
POVERTY, unemployment and lack of livelihood often drive people to make perilous and sometimes fatal decisions in search of a better life. While migration for…

Pakistan economy in dire straits
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- April 30, 2025
PAKISTAN economy continues to be in trouble and not getting better due to reckless government spending and not controlling unnecessary expenditure, particularly perks and allowances…

Trump shakes European security concerns
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- March 26, 2025
IT was widely believed that once in White House again, Trump will stand with European countries as far as their security concerns are concerned. European…

Illegal migration nightmare & role of UNHCR
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- March 12, 2025
MIGRATING to rich and developed countries for better opportunities and a higher quality of life is a primary motivation for people from poorer nations. While…

Autocracy, kleptocracy and democracy
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- February 19, 2025
OVER centuries various forms and systems of governments have been tried. Some rejected some accepted – of course with modifications, best suited to the…

Living between hope and despair
- By Rashid Ahmed Mughal
- February 5, 2025
ACCORDING to Helen Keller, a renowned humanitarian and disability rights advocate, “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope…







