SALMAN AHMAD Madrassas, the Islamic religious seminaries, have long played a key role in the lives of Pakistani people. These institutions have produced many respected scholars of Islamic jurisprudence, Quranic and Hadith studies. However, concerns ...
MINES & MINERALS INDUSTRY: A ROAD TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PROSPERITY
LAILA SADAF Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), one of Pakistan's most resource-rich provinces, holds immense potential for economic growth and development through its abundant mineral deposits. KP is undoubtedly bestowed with a wealth of mineral resources. Th ...
SLOGANS DON’T PAY BILLS: FIGHT FOR FISCAL FREEDOM
DR. BASHIR AHMAD “Why KP must tax to build—not beg to survive. The road to Khud-Mukhtari is paved with taxes, not talk” In the rugged valleys and bustling towns of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the road to prosperity doesn't begin with handouts or hope— ...
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF EXTREMISM THROUGH SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES
NOOR-E-HIRA Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a province in northwestern Pakistan, has long stood at the frontlines of conflict. For many years, the region was deeply affected by terrorism, militancy, and instability. Thousands of lives were lost, homes des ...
EXPLOITING AI’s POTENTIAL FOR COUNTER TERRORISM
Shahzad Masood Rumi Since the beginning of the 21st century, terrorism has remained one of the most persistent global security challenges. Developing nations, plagued by socio-political instability, economic disparities, and historical grievances, ...
EDUCATION IN POST-MERGER FATA: ISSUES, REFORMS, & THE WAY FORWARD
In 2018, Pakistan made a historic leap by merging the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)—a move aimed at ending decades of political isolation and systemic marginalisation. The 25th Constitutional Amendment prom ...
The Unyielding Floods in KP: The Cost of Unpreparedness
Shahzad Masood Roomi Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing a two-pronged, climate-induced flood challenge during the ongoing monsoon season. Torrential rains across various parts of the province have triggered flash floods, causing widespread damage to ...
Alarming Trend of Drone Attacks on Security Forces in KP
Shahzad Masood Roomi Once known for guerrilla warfare and suicide bombings, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, a.k.a Fitna-Al-Khawarij (FAK), has now embraced the modern tactic of using commercially available quadcopters, equipped with improvised explo ...
Pivotal Pakistan- Navigating a shifting world order with Sovereignty and Strategy
Engr. Saboo Memon In this era of global flux and geopolitical rebalancing, Pakistan holds a pivotal position at the crossroads of emerging global powers and competing civilizational ideologies. Nestled between South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middl ...
Indian Leadership’s Reckless Behavior: A Threat to Regional Stability
In today’s modern and developed world, the subcontinent of Pakistan and India holds immense geopolitical and cultural significance. With nearly two billion inhabitants, this region is home to diverse religious communities. Hindus constitute the major ...