From Blood to Water: The Bitter Irony of Dostum’s Threats and Taliban’s Canal
In one of the most ironic twists in recent Afghan history, the Taliban government—once dismissed as a backward militia incapable of governance—is now on the verge of completing the ambitious Qosh Tepa irrigation canal, a transformative…
Ashraf Ghani and the Art of Historical Evasion
By all honest accounts, Ashraf Ghani was never the reformer he pretended to be. Draped in the language of technocracy and Western enlightenment, he was, in practice, little different from the warlords he so often denounced—except…
Saudi Economy Grows 5% in Q3, Fueled by Oil Surge
Saudi Arabia's economy expanded by 5% year-on-year in the third quarter, driven by a significant 8.2% surge in oil-related activities, according to preliminary government data.
The growth underscores the kingdom's recovering oil sector as…
Victory Without Substance: Pakistan’s False Triumph and India’s Unstoppable Rise
Despite Pakistan's official proclamations of victory following the May 2025 conflict with India, a closer and more sober examination reveals a starkly contrasting reality. While Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim…
What Is the Keto Diet – And Is It Right for You?
The ketogenic (keto) diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating plan originally developed in the 1920s to treat epilepsy. Today, it's widely used for weight loss and may offer other health benefits, including blood sugar control and…
Rivers Under Siege: Afghanistan’s Struggle for Water Sovereignty Amid Regional Rivalries
In a volatile geopolitical climate already defined by territorial rivalries and resource scarcity, Afghanistan’s water management aspirations—once seemingly within reach due to newfound security and relative internal stability—are now under…
China’s New Giant Drone, Capable of Launching 100 Smaller Drones, Set for Test Flight
China is preparing to test-fly its newest and most ambitious military drone, Jiutian (meaning "Nine Heavens" in Chinese), a massive unmanned aerial vehicle capable of launching up to 100 smaller drones simultaneously.
According to…
South Asia on the Brink
South Asia on the Brink: The India–Pakistan Escalation and the Prospects of Becoming a Theatre for International Confrontation
Amid the international community's focus on pressing issues such as Ukraine, Gaza, and the Red Sea, a…
“Give Us Proof”: Pakistan’s Terrorism Excuse Is as Old as the State Itself
In a now-viral moment that crystallized decades of denial, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif responded to a journalist’s question about the Pahalgam terrorist attack with a line as worn-out as it is revealing: "Give us proof."…
Kabul: Use of Plastic Bags Poses Serious Hazards
KABUL – The widespread use of plastic bags and products in Afghanistan is raising significant concerns over their detrimental impact on both public health and the environment, particularly in the capital, Kabul.
According to the National…