by Bilal Shahid | Aug 19, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare, Terrorism
In a dramatic twist in Quetta, security forces this week arrested Dr. Usman Qazi, a university professor implicated in orchestrating a foiled suicide attack targeting Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Authorities say Qazi was operating on behalf of the Fitna...
by Bilal Shahid | Aug 11, 2025 | Crime & Lawfare, Governance & Policy
Since its inception in 1996, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has projected itself as a movement for justice, anti-corruption, and the creation of an Islamic welfare state. Yet, over the decades, the party’s trajectory has revealed a stark pattern: confrontational...
by Bilal Shahid | Aug 11, 2025 | Global Affairs
Iran has taken a firm and deliberate stance ahead of a high-level visit from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) by granting talks—but explicitly refusing any inspections. This marks a significant departure from prior patterns, signaling a shift toward...
by Bilal Shahid | Aug 10, 2025 | Governance & Policy
In any nation, a handful of days transcend partisan politics, serving as sacred anchors for collective identity. For Pakistan, August 14th is that day—a moment to set aside differences and stand in a unified celebration of its founding. Yet, for a second time in...
by Bilal Shahid | Aug 4, 2025 | Defense and Security
A recent report, based on interviews with military officials from both India and Pakistan, has shed new light on the hour-long air battle that took place in May, concluding that a critical intelligence failure was central to the downing of Indian aircraft. The report...
