The Paradox of Jinnah's Pakistan
Almost eight decades after its creation, Pakistan needs India not as a mere rival, but as an explanation for Pakistan itself.
Pakistan Paigham
Commentary on Pakistan’s political power struggles, security dynamics, foreign policy, military-industrial nexus, and insurgencies.
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Why Pakistan Can’t Have Its Cockroach Janta Party Moment
The question now is whether the CJP India protests will remain a fleeting moment of social-media-driven political energy, or translate into something meaningful for the youth of Pakistan
The Song That Outlived an Election
The story of Pakistan's iconic political anthem, the underground disco movement that created it, and why it still echoes across generations.
India-Pakistan: Beyond 'Talks or No Talks'
The answer lies not in choosing between talks and no talks, but in rethinking the nature of engagement.
One Kashmir, Many Conflicts
The question of state-driven nationalism and pluralistic ethnic identities continues to remain central to Pakistan’s existential discourse.
The Revival of Lahore’s Streets
This Paigham shifts its focus on the streets of Lahore, which are being rechristened.
INTERACTIVE TRACKER: Pakistan's Moment in West Asia
In this Paigham, I present a visual tracker that traces Pakistan’s timeline in the West Asia conflict.
Pakistan the Mediator: What Asim Munir Gains at Home and Abroad
Pakistan has managed to keep itself relevant again, and for Munir relevance remains a victory.
The Deterrence Divide: India-Pakistan vs Israel-Iran
This Paigham is an attempt to explore how two structurally similar rivalries have produced two very different escalation stories
West Asia War: Three Scenarios That Could Redraw Pakistan’s Trajectory
Scenario-building Pakistan’s strategic, economic, and internal security risks as the West Asian conflict deepens