THE BATTLE FOR NARRATIVE IN KP ALI AFRIDI Walk into any university campus in Peshawar or Mardan, and you will find students constantly exchanging videos, comparing ideas and debating issues in ways their parents never did. Some of the content they ...
KP’S FISCAL STRESS IN 2026: WHEN THE WALLET IS THIN BUT THE PROMISES ARE THICK
DR BASHIR AHMAD In the quieter corners of Peshawar, in the steady, unhurried hum of a Mardan chai dhaba, or beneath the open sky of Abbottabad's parks, conversations rarely begin with questions of policy or public finance. They start with everyday m ...
KP’S COUNTER TERROR GAINS: A RESILIENT MARCH TOWARDS SECURITY AND STABILITY
BY: LAILA SADAF Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), long perceived as the frontline of Pakistan's fight against terrorism, is steadily scripting a narrative of resilience, reform and strategic recalibration. While the province continues to grapple with the res ...
HYBRID WARFARE AGAINST PAKISTAN
DISINFORMATION, PROXY NETWORKS AND DIGITAL RADICALIZATION ZEESHAN HOTI In modern conflict, the battlefield is no longer limited to land, sea or air. Information, perception and digital space have become powerful instruments of strategic competition ...
CONTROLLED BORDERS, CONTAINED RISKS
PAKISTAN STANDS FIRM AS AFGHANISTAN STRUGGLES BY: MAAZ KHAN Shortly after dawn in Kabul, the streets around the wholesale markets begin to stir. Shopkeepers lift metal shutters, traders gather for tea and truck drivers scroll endlessly through thei ...
CLOSING THE GAPS ON THE PAK-AFGHAN BORDER
DR. SAHIBZADA MUHAMMAD USMAN The Pak-Afghan frontier, stretches approximately, is roughly 2,600 kilometres long. What used to be a problem of smugglers, informal crossings, and militant movement is now being pulled into a harder security era. In lat ...
When Sports Become Political: Indian Cricket & Extremist Narratives
Cricket, like all sports, should be apolitical, focused on fair competition and the joy of the game, free from political interference. Every sport must emphasize respect for opponents, promote sportsmanship, and foster unity. By ...
Sacrificing the Future: The Cost of Political Manipulation of Young Minds
The success of every country depends on its youth. Young people are key to a nation's progress, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation. When nurtured properly, they become the driving force behind social, economic, and cultural deve ...
Is Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Doing Enough to Tackle Climate Change?
Since the Industrial Revolution, global dynamics have undergone significant changes, driven by environmental challenges that have culminated in the crisis of climate change. Recognizing its profound implications for humanity and the environment, the ...
The Spread and Impact of Fake News: Challenges, Consequences, and Mitigation
In the age of digital media, fake news has become a pervasive global issue. However, its impact is particularly distinct in third-world countries, where socio-economic challenges, limited digital literacy, and political instability exacerbate the con ...









