Fazl’s quarrel with the establishment: principle, or political exclusion?
He spent a career negotiating at the table of power. Now, locked out of the room, Maulana Fazlur Rehman has begun to sound like the man he helped remove.
Raza Butt
Raza Butt is the editor of The Thursday Times.
The Thursday Times targeted in major cyberattack by Indian hackers
An extensive security investigation uncovered a sustained Indian intrusion into the publication’s digital infrastructure. With normal operations restored, The Thursday Times says its commitment to independent journalism remains unchanged.
The politics of collective security
The strongest defence of the Haramain would be one that keeps the turbulence of the region far from their gates. That is more than deterrence; it is stewardship of a trust larger than any single state.
The cost of never moving on
Why Pakistan remains trapped in the emotional afterlife of a failed promise, and why moving forward may require letting one man fade from the centre of politics.
Pakistan nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after India conflict de-escalation
Pakistan nominates Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize after his backchannel diplomacy helped prevent war with India. Islamabad hails his role in defusing tensions and urges global powers to follow suit.
US lawmaker Melissa Hortman and husband killed in targeted political attack in Minnesota
US lawmaker and former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a politically motivated attack at their home. Authorities believe the shooting is part of a broader threat campaign targeting elected officials.
Pakistan eyes $38bn remittance target after record $4.05bn march inflow
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis surged to a record $4.05 billion in March, up 37% from last year—prompting the State Bank to raise its annual target to $38 billion.
Moody’s upgrades Pakistan’s economic outlook from stable to positive
Global credit rating agency Moody's upgraded Pakistan's economic outlook from 'stable' to 'positive', raising the country's credit rating from 'Caa3' to 'Caa2' amid improving financial stability.
Donald Trump vows a “Golden Era” with sweeping national reforms
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Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi sentenced in £190 million corruption case
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