Dr Muhammad Akram Zaheer

Mackinder’s 1904 Heartland Theory is back in focus as Russia, NATO and China renew the contest for Eurasia. The Ukraine war shows geography still shapes global power.

Opinion

Canada’s outreach to China reflects growing uncertainty between Beijing and Washington. Prompted by US “51st state” rhetoric and trade nationalism, Ottawa weighs sovereignty and economic pragmatism amid rivalry.

Opinion

Punjab’s Suthra Punjab initiative aims for a Zero Waste province in 90 days, using integrated waste management, technology oversight, and public-private partnerships to improve sanitation, health, and public spaces.

Opinion

Punjab’s education system is shifting as Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision builds on PSRP and PEF—expanding access, tightening oversight, and balancing test-based accountability with broader classroom needs.

Opinion

Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s education vision for Punjab builds on PSRP and PEF, aiming to expand access and raise standards. The approach boosts accountability through measurable outcomes, but faces concerns over test pressure and public-school character.

Opinion

Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision and Indonesia’s “free and active” ASEAN-centered diplomacy converge on maritime security and economic resilience, reshaping the region’s future.

Opinion

The world faces fragile growth, wars, fractured supply chains, and climate shocks. A new, inclusive platform—reforming multilateralism and boosting regional integration—can drive resilient development.

Opinion

The Iran-US conflict escalates, raising global tensions. China and Russia maintain a cautious stance, balancing interests without direct involvement. Discover the implications.

Opinion

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, raises critical questions about the future of Iran-US relations and regional stability. This article delves into potential conflicts and global repercussions.

Opinion

As Russia enters 2026, regional pressures intensify due to economic strain and social tensions. Experts warn of potential political shifts as local dynamics evolve.

Opinion

Financial stress, administrative centralisation, environmental conflict, cultural suppression and the aftershocks of war are converging across Russia’s regions

Opinion

History suggests that systems built on fear and loyalty rather than consent and law face inherent limits.