﴿مَا ظَنَنْتُمْ أَنْ يَخْرُجُوا﴾ This is part of the second verse of Surah Al-Hashr, in which Allah, the Almighty, refers to the episode of Banu Nadir and their expulsion from Medina. The People of the Book who lived in Medina had maintained a strong position there for centuries. For many people, it was almost unimaginable…
What if I told you that a small desert country younger than several Hollywood actors has become one of the most influential powers in the Middle East? The United Arab Emirates. A country famous for luxury hotels,futuristic skyscrapers, and billions of dollars in tourism.But behind Dubai's glittering image lies a much bigger reality. This is …
Pakistan seems to be standing at a highly sensitive crossroads of global politics once again. The only difference is that this time the battlefield is not Afghanistan but Iran, and the characters are the same—the US, the Middle East, backchannel contacts, mediation, and Pakistan. Ostensibly, it looks like Pakistan is playing a positive diplomatic role, …
The Iranian response came deliberately late. This delay was itself a response to the American deadlines, as well as to the threats and the interception of some Iranian ships. The Iranian response included all the points Iran wanted the United States to hear, principles that cannot be compromised. It focused decisively on Iran’s rights, which …
How China and America Went From Cold War Enemies to Economic Partners — and Strategic RivalsFor nearly half a century, the relationship between the United States and China has shaped the global economy, military balance, and technological future of the world. What began as a Cold War standoff evolved into one of the deepest economic …
The Changing Battlefield of WarIn the modern era, wars are not fought only with weapons but also through information, media, and narratives. In today’s world, influencing global public opinion has become no less important than achieving military success.The Launch of Private Media in Pakistan: A Personal ObservationMy late father, who was a photojournalist, was associated …
People of spiritual insight say that no matter what مقام (station) a person reaches no matter how great a saint or devoted عبادت گزار (worshipper) he becomes ,if Divine Grace is not with him, he cannot traverse the stages of عشق. The true reliance of the saints is not on their deeds, عبادات (acts of …
Among the major conflicts in international politics, some are not temporary divisive issues but rather deep strategic and ideological confrontations. The dynamics of simmering tensions and failed diplomacy between Iran and the United States is one such knot, with strands running through diplomacy, power, interests, and mutual distrust. Reports indicated that the second round would …
Many prominent journalists and war analysts around the world are saying that Iran had effectively won the war. During the conflict, it was in the “front seat,” but as soon as it accepted a two-week ceasefire, it moved to the “back seat,” and now Trump has taken over the front seat. It is also being …
Consider the F-35 Lightning II. It is the most expensive aircraft ever built. However, to strike a target thousands of miles away, it requires complex mid-air refueling, a massive logistical trail, and puts a highly trained pilot at risk.
