US President Donald Trump has declassified intelligence documents that he claims show Chinese interference in the 2020 US presidential election, reviving long-standing allegations about election security despite previous intelligence findings that found no evidence Beijing altered the outcome. Read More: Trump becomes first American president to face criminal charges In a 25-minute address from the White […]
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Zelensky announces major government reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a major government reshuffle, confirming his decision to replace Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as part of a broader effort to implement a new political strategy. Following the announcement, the prime minister and her cabinet submitted their resignations, paving the way for the formation of a new government. Read More: […]
Asad Qaiser claims PTI recovered over 400 missing persons
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has claimed that more than 400 missing persons were recovered during the party’s tenure in government, while calling for greater political freedom and stronger public representation in Balochistan. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta alongside PTI leader Junaid Akbar, Qaiser said the current […]
West Bengal Elections and Hindutva-Driven Majoritarian Politics in India
The recent state elections in the Indian state of West Bengal highlight the growing influence of Hindutva-driven majoritarian politics in India. For the first time, the Hindu nationalist BJP party achieved a majority, securing 207 of 293 seats and reducing the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of Mamta Banerjee, who has ruled the state for over […]
Politics, Perseverance and Public Service: The Leadership Journey of Maryam Nawaz
Politics is fundamentally a journey of struggle, perseverance, and public service. Unfortunately, a particular segment of society has reduced it to propaganda, personal attacks, and character assassination. True political leaders uphold dignity, respect one another’s honour, and engage in constructive criticism aimed at reform rather than destruction. They do not abandon their leadership during difficult […]
KP governor, Senate chairman discuss key national issues
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Faisal Karim Kundi met Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani in Islamabad to discuss the country’s political situation, parliamentary affairs and a range of challenges facing the province. Read More: Governor KP for Senate committee During the meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on issues affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including administrative difficulties, economic concerns and matters […]
Responsible Politics
Gilgit-Baltistan does not need another season of political theatre. After 22 years without elected local bodies, the August 2 schedule should have turned politics towards streets, drains, schools, clinics, markets, tourism and jobs: the daily grammar of governance. Instead, with the Assembly election fast approaching, allegations and counter-allegations are crowding out the only question that […]
All in a week: Iran ceasefire, GOP Politics and Abraham Accords
Iran’s accusation that the United States violated the April 8 ceasefire after fresh American strikes in Hormozgan has complicated an already fragile peace push, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiators may need “a few days” to settle the language of an initial framework. The American position is that the strikes were defensive, […]
Hostage Politics
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced another round of protest politics at a time when Pakistan can least afford another spectacle. The opposition alliance and PTI say demonstrations will focus on inflation, fuel prices, loadshedding, lawlessness and Imran Khan’s treatment in jail. These are real public concerns. Yet the party has again tied dialogue to the release […]
Modi’s Politics and Indian Muslims
The controversial victory of the BJP in the recent elections in West Bengal has once again raised serious questions about the political, social, and economic status of Muslims in India. A country that calls itself the world’s largest democracy now appears to be a place where Muslims feel insecure, politically isolated, and socially pressured within […]