The end of Empire
ahmed sabirBy Chris Hedges The American empire is coming to an end. The U.S. economy is being drained by wars in the Middle East and vast military expansion around the globe.…
Xi joins Mao in Communist constitution, tightening grip on China
Chinese leader Xi Jinping was elevated to the pantheon of the country's greatest leaders Tuesday as his name was enshrined in the Communist Party constitution alongside Chairman Mao. The inclusion…
China’s belt and road is driving the US to distraction
By M K Bhadrakumar While addressing the Centre for International and Strategic Studies in Washington in a speech titled 'Defining Our Relationship with India for the Next Century', Tillerson dwelt…
Kirkuk bell also tolls for US strategy in Syria
The rout of the Kurds in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk this week constitutes a major setback for the overall American strategies toward Iraq and Syria. The prospect of…
Will Trump’s new Afghan policy be a game-changer?
By Ashok K Mehta Although the new policy on drone strikes in Af-Pak has not been revealed, the big question is: Will Trump authorise drone strikes against Pakistan's 'good terrorists'…
Pakistan is the only country in the world with a constitution
That allows a Thief, Liar and a Cheat to head a political party Ex-PM Jamali: 'I pray that this dead assembly is removed before I die'. Shameless explanations, shameful justifications,…
New rules of engagement between US & Pakistan
By Dr. Zafar Jaspal The arrogant cum undiplomatic tone of Trump administration high-ups' is distressing for Islamabad. Instead of realizing Pakistan's limitations and appreciating its sacrifices in the war on…
Can India destroy Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal?
By Naveed Ahmad The commander of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, recently claimed that his pilots have the capability to locate and eliminate nuclear and…
Threat to Pakistan’s Nuclear Assets
The Pentagon has developed a set of highly detailed plans to destroy Pakistan's nuclear assets As received, it could be a dodge or just to create panic among Pakistan forces…
Pakistan’s election to UNHRC
Pakistan can also use the forum to highlight the plight of Rohingyas, the Palestinians, the Kashmiris and the Yemenis By Syed Kashif Ali On 16 October, Pakistan was elected as a…