Cross-Border Terrorism in Balochistan
Balochistan’s security challenge can no longer be understood simply as a collection of isolated attacks taking place within Pakistan’s borders. Recent developments
Mastung Strike and the Changing Battle Against Terrorism in Balochistan
The killing of militant commander Naqeeb in Mastung is important not simply because another armed commander has been removed from the battlefield.
A Black Day for the Game
Cricket is supposed to provide a rare space where rivalry is settled by bat and ball, not by diplomatic hostility or political
Amnesty South Asia Needs a Lesson in International Law
Amnesty International’s criticism of Pakistan over Afghan medical students raises legitimate humanitarian questions, particularly concerning women who may be unable to continue
Cricket Is Not a Backdoor for Political Campaigning
There is a reason cricket grounds have always been considered sacred spaces a place where rivalries dissolve into sporting contest, where
When the Press Release Outlives the Fighter: BLF’s Propaganda War vs. Balochistan’s Ground Reality
There is a pattern that has become almost predictable. A terrorist group issues a press release. Numbers are attached personnel
Women empowerment in Panjgur
For decades, women in Panjgur have possessed talent without enjoying equal access to the institutions that could turn it into income. Distance,
Eight Nations Challenge Israel Over Gaza Peace Plan
Israel’s rejection of the latest Gaza peace road map has exposed a fundamental problem that has haunted efforts to end the conflict
When the Ration Arrives: Exposing the JAAC’s Narrative Contradictions
There is a peculiar contradiction at the heart of the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) public messaging campaign one that
New Provinces Could Reshape Governance in Pakistan
Pakistan has never suffered from a shortage of plans. Governments arrive with reform packages, development strategies, task forces, committees, road maps, and
