M A Niazi

M A Niazi

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If wishes were e-horses, would beggars ride?Opinion

If wishes were e-horses, would beggars ride?

The article reports a major political shift in Bengal as Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress loses and the BJP takes over. It also links the outcome to broader political and sports parallels.

May 10, 2026
Pax Sinica or Judaica?Opinion

Pax Sinica or Judaica?

The article weighs whether the US is fading as Gulf hegemon, arguing China’s Hormuz vulnerability and rare-earth leverage strengthen its position, while Israel seeks a larger regional role.

May 7, 2026
Shooting an elephantOpinion

Shooting an elephant

A shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner targeted Donald Trump and was stopped before a clear shot. The piece discusses security concerns, possible motives, and broader political fallout.

May 3, 2026
The Zionist attemptOpinion

The Zionist attempt

The article argues that extremist Jewish incursions at Masjid Al-Aqsa—timed during US bombing and Iran peace talks—aim to advance a “Third Temple” goal, escalating tensions in Jerusalem.

May 1, 2026
Authority figures in spaceOpinion

Authority figures in space

The piece questions trust in authority figures, reviews Lahore and US violence cases, covers PSL “ball tampering” bans, and asks whether Pakistan can build an independent space programme with a launch pad.

Apr 26, 2026
A tale of two QuadsOpinion

A tale of two Quads

The article compares a new Western Quad with the US-led Eastern Quad, highlighting shared goals to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for oil flows and differing stances toward China and Iran.

Apr 23, 2026
No crusade nor cureOpinion

No crusade nor cure

A commentary on Pope Leo XIV’s non-support of President Trump, his opposition to war, and how past popes promoted crusades—raising questions about Catholic political alignment.

Apr 19, 2026
Parting is such sweet sorrowOpinion

Parting is such sweet sorrow

The Islamabad talks between the US and Iran end without resolution. With Hormuz Strait tensions and the nuclear dispute still unresolved, the ceasefire’s future remains uncertain.

Apr 16, 2026
When Mohibbi rapped in PersianOpinion

When Mohibbi rapped in Persian

A journalist questions whether censoring “bad language” helps readers or distorts the truth, arguing that family standards and public quotes complicate what’s acceptable in news.

Apr 12, 2026
Pause or preparation?Opinion

Pause or preparation?

The 10-day Iran–US ceasefire only postpones Trump’s decision. With unresolved issues over missiles and regional presence, both sides use the pause to prepare for the next round.

Apr 9, 2026
The tangled web over TehranOpinion

The tangled web over Tehran

Pakistan hosts quadrilateral talks with Egypt, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to broker US-Iran engagement. But Iran seeks guarantees, while concerns grow that any ceasefire could set up renewed US-Israel pressure.

Apr 3, 2026