Stories by Zahid Hussain
Despite its losses, Iran has emerged much stronger from the conflict, and has become a symbol of defiance.
Published 17 Jun, 2026 07:53am
The worsening conflict between the two neighbours carries serious implications for regional security.
Updated 15 Oct, 2025 08:48am
The party can come to power with establishment's support through dubious elections. But it cannot bring political stability to the country.
Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:23am
The severity of the Palestinians’ plight is mostly missing from Western reporting.
Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:32am
For the ‘civilised world’, the oppressed do not have the right to stand up against colonisation.
Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:32am
While the administration looks on silently, armed marauders carry out their deadly attacks.
Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:19am
It is not for an interim prime minister to speak on complex foreign policy matters.
Updated 27 Sep, 2023 08:51am
A major challenge before the new chief justice is to restore the public’s faith in the top judiciary.
Updated 20 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Given Chitral’s strategic location, the rise of the militant threat there is a serious security concern.
Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:27am
The biggest obstacle in the way of foreign investment is deteriorating law and order.
Updated 06 Sep, 2023 09:25am
The worsening state of the economy and growing political instability have put our national security at risk.
Updated 30 Aug, 2023 08:48am
Many see the interim administration as just an extension of the security establishment.
Updated 23 Aug, 2023 08:50am
There are many Baloch leaders with stronger credentials who could have been picked for the job.
Updated 16 Aug, 2023 08:50am
The ruling coalition has virtually abdicated civilian authority.
Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:05am
A small power elite has dominated Pakistan’s political scene under both civilian and military rule.
Updated 02 Aug, 2023 08:54am
An interim set-up can only supervise elections; it cannot take policy decisions.
Updated 26 Jul, 2023 08:02am
It is our disastrous appeasement policy in the past that is now coming back to haunt us.
Updated 19 Jul, 2023 09:05am
With just weeks left before the NA’s term ends, there is no sign of electioneering.
Updated 12 Jul, 2023 09:08am
The ongoing political engineering has tainted the entire election process.
Updated 05 Jul, 2023 09:12am
The PTI chief grossly miscalculated the authority of the top command.
Updated 28 Jun, 2023 10:56am
