Tag: pakistan

A Fragile Ceasefire and a Region on Edge/Jawad Naqvi

The continuing tensions between the United States and Iran are a stark…

Pakistan and Muslim nations call Israel’s actions in Jerusalem ‘unacceptable’

Shafaqna Pakistan: Foreign ministers of Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries on…

April 17 Meeting Set for Pakistan, Saudi, Türkiye, Egypt Amid US–Iran Diplomacy

Shafaqna Pakistan: President Asif Ali Zardari commended Pakistan’s sustained efforts in hosting…

Bullying won’t bring peace with Iran/Ahmed Mughal

There was little clarity in Donald Trump’s press conference late Monday regarding…

Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt Try to Broker Iran Talks: Report

Shafaqna Pakistan: Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt are working to…

Muslim bloc condemns Israel’s death penalty measure for Palestinians

Shafaqna Pakistan: A coalition of Muslim countries, including Pakistan, has strongly condemned…

Pakistan hosts talks urging ceasefire, US-Iran engagement

Shafaqna Pakistan: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt have explored ways to…

A Narrow Window for Peace in West Asia/Jawad Naqvi

The international community appeared to breathe a collective sigh of relief when…

Women, Work and the Law: A Global Promise Yet to Be Fulfilled/ Jawad Naqvi

The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2026 report presents a…

A Seat at the Table: Pakistan, the Board of Peace, and the Gaza Dilemma/AK Haq

Pakistan’s invitation to the first proposed meeting of the Board of Peace…

Pakistan, Muslim World Slam Israeli Violations in Gaza

Shafaqna Pakistan: On Monday, Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries condemned what…

The Reputation Trap: How Perceived Corruption Is Undermining State Institutions/Arsal Mir

A new transparency survey has once again laid bare Pakistan’s familiar governance…

World Wetlands Day and Pakistan’s Quiet Ecological Emergency/Arsal Mir

As countries mark World Wetlands Day with the usual pledges and platitudes,…

Between Commitment and Crisis: Education in Pakistan/Ahmed Mughal

January 24, observed worldwide as the International Day of Education by the…

Pakistan among eight Muslim countries warn of deepening Gaza humanitarian crisis

Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority countries have expressed deep concern over the…

Why Pakistan’s Tax Machinery Continues to Fail/ Arsal Mir

Pakistan’s tax collection machinery remains deeply flawed, plagued by systemic loopholes in…

Multi-Nation Forum Calls for Action Against Afghan-Based Terrorism

Pakistan urged the Afghan Taliban to take action against all militant groups…

Kabul Declines Participation in Iran Special Regional Talks

Despite receiving a formal invitation, the Taliban government has opted not to…

Why South Asia Must Rethink Regionalism After SAARC’s Collapse? Arsal Mir

The eight-member South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), now dormant for…

From Charity to Rights: Rethinking Disability in Pakistan/Arsal Mir

When millions are overlooked by the state, it is not the people…