Sultan M Hali

Adieu 2023 — a tumultuous year

AS we bid farewell to 2023—one of the bloodiest years in contemporary history—with a sigh of relief that the year is over but not the…

The forgotten Biharis in East Pakistan

BIHARI is a generic term, which implies the migrants from the Indian state of Bihar, who headed for then East Pakistan, after the partition of…

The fall of Dhaka & the day after . . .

THE secession of East Pakistan, which came about with the creation of Bangladesh, is one of the saddest chapters in the history of Pakistan. On…

A painful sojourn to Córdoba Mosque – Cathedral

Ever since this scribe had read Allama Iqbal’s epic poem “The Mosque of Córdoba” and learnt that during his visit to this great cultural landmark…

Is Pakistan’s quest for BRICS’ membership a pipe dream?

BRICS—the acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—is expanding its membership from January 1, 2024. This historic decision was announced by South African…

Gaudi’s magnum opus

THIS scribe had the opportunity to visit the Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, which is generally known as Sagrada Família, a church…

A day in the life of a Palestinian youth

MY name is Muhammad Yasin Talha. I am fifteen and I used to study in a high school which has been shut down by Israeli…

Pak extends hand to Taliban: Your move, your choice

CHALLENGED by the upsurge in terror attacks last week, in which more than 22 Pakistan Army personnel were martyred, with a Lieutenant Colonel amongst them,…

Women’s Reservation Bill in India, implications for Nari Shakti

IN September 2023, history was created in Indian Parliament when the Nari Shakti Wandan Adhiniyan or Women’s Reservation Bill was passed after being in cold…

Outlook on China’s foreign policy on its neighbourhood in new era

THE Twenty First Century was declared as the century of Asia. As we close in on the first quarter of this Millennium, it is essential…

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