Views from The Thursday Times' editorial desk.
Pakistan is making a bold comeback on the world stage with the 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad, turning challenges into opportunities for regional influence and economic renewal. This is more than a summit—it’s Pakistan reclaiming its voice in global affairs.
Imran Khan’s PTI skipping the APC on Palestine while he's in jail? Sure, because nothing screams “leadership” like ghosting a major diplomatic issue. Maybe he’s too busy plotting his next chess move with Israel, as some suggest. Clearly, supporting Palestine only matters when he’s the star of the show.
With only 100 days left until the 2024 US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a close race; Harris is focused on progressive issues, while Trump campaigns on economic nationalism.
Pakistan's draconian blasphemy laws have caused more harm than good. They have fostered a culture of mob violence and lynchings, embedding religious extremism into society. The misuse of these laws to serve personal vendettas undermines our justice system and fuels ignorance. It is imperative to reform or abolish these laws to protect human rights and promote societal harmony.
Maryam Nawaz ignites PML(N)’s resurgence, championing progressive reforms and female empowerment, poised to redefine Pakistan’s politics in her electrifying electoral debut.
Imran Khan's PTI continue to lead the way in Pakistan's digital political landscape, leveraging innovative social media strategies and AI technology as the 2024 Pakistani General Elections approach.
The OIC assembly at Riyadh, marred by internal disagreements, echoed strong condemnations of Israel's actions in Gaza but stopped short of forging a united and actionable response.
Conflicting interests at the United Nations on the conflict in Gaza leave groups of countries showcasing their leagues' internally backfiring discourse on the global arena.
Sharif’s reconciliatory discourse at Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan strikes a tone which Pakistan hasn't heard in almost a decade.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unequivocal support for Israel's right to self-defense lay bare stark hypocrisy when juxtaposed against his nation's own struggle against Russian aggression.
