As the Indus gains geopolitical significance, Pakistan is using ancient heritage to reshape its global image and national narrative.

Writing about Pakistan-U.S. relations is like composing a piece of literary criticism of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” always looking for new answers to old nagging questions, and falling short.

The country’s past, as detailed in a new book, is replete with people such as Dr. Mubarak Ali who resisted the national narrative When you write about Pakistan, the uppermost feeling that guides you ...

Supporters of ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf burn a representation of U.S flag with wording “down with America” during an anti U.S protest, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Friday, April 1, 2022. Credit: ...

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Pakistan has long played a critical, yet confusing role in Afghanistan. It has been one of the strongest US allies in its “war on terror”, yet it has also covertly backed the Taliban in its fight ...

Pakistan spent years glorifying an Islamic-only identity. Why is it suddenly rediscovering the Indus civilisation? Did Pakistan activate a global toolkit on Indus waters?

From registering women voters to negotiating rights, women are redefining roles despite resistance from the state, religious institutions, and other women. British visitor Subeera Hussain walks along ...