Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia: Three Powers, Three Capabilities, One Strategic Vision By Amir Muhammad Khan Peace-loving nations welcome every initiative aimed at strengthening peace and stability. But whenever a development changes the strategic balance of a region, those who feel threatened by it often react with anxiety. This appears to be the case following the new defence cooperation agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye. The agreement, reached after more than a year of consultations and discussions, represents an important development in the evolving strategic landscape of the Middle…
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Home Cooking and Family Values: Why the Kitchen Still Matters
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful The Kitchen: The Last Trench of Family Survival By Mian Iftikhar Ahmed This title may seem heavy and alarming, but when we examine statistics, historical facts, and research from international think tanks, it becomes clear that this is no exaggeration. Cooking is not merely a means to satisfy hunger; it is a symbol that represents family unity, intergenerational connection, and cultural identity. When cooking ceases in homes, cracks begin to appear in the very foundation of the…
Read MoreSurah An-Naml: From the Language of an Ant to the Secrets of the Universe
Surah An-Naml: From the Language of an Ant to the Secrets of the Universe By Mian Iftikhar Ahmad Surah An-Naml begins with the disjointed letters Ta-Sin, and these letters signify that the Quran is a text that flows in its own linguistic rhythm, urging the reader to move beyond superficial reading toward deep contemplation. The central figure of this surah is Prophet Sulaiman, peace be upon him, who was granted not only prophethood but also kingship and the extraordinary ability to understand the language of other creatures. This ability…
Read MoreOur Kashmir Policy — Will It Ever Liberate Kashmir?
Our Kashmir Policy — Will It Ever Liberate Kashmir? Amir Muhammad Khan On the completion of five years since India’s illegal action of abolishing the special status of occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Exploitation Day was observed in Pakistan and around the world. The fascist Modi government, in serious violation of United Nations resolutions and international laws, abolished the special status of occupied Kashmir on August 5, 2019, and imposed a military siege on the region. This day is observed as a Black Day. In addition, large rallies are being…
Read MoreCould Upcoming Decisions Change Pakistan’s Map
Could Upcoming Decisions Change Pakistan’s Map? By Mian Iftikhar Ahmed When the state begins to change itself, the seasons of politics shift. Sometimes in the history of nations, moments arrive when news falls silent but signals begin to speak, when silences become more important than official statements, when politicians say one thing but the state is moving in another direction, when whispers in the corridors of power reach the public in the form of rumors, and then the entire country starts asking one question: what is really happening behind the…
Read MoreHouston Disaster Forum Highlights Ethnic Media’s Vital Role
Houston Disaster Briefing Doubles as a Push to Sustain Ethnic Media At an HCoM forum on disaster preparedness, ACoM’s Sandy Close and Anthony Advincula tell Houston-area ethnic outlets that community media’s survival depends on the same kind of trusted, local reach the panel says saves lives in a storm By Tariq Khan | Pakistan Chronicle | American Community Media | Prepared 24 July 2026 HOUSTON — A forum billed as a briefing on disaster preparedness became, for the ethnic and community media outlets in the room, a briefing on two…
Read MorePenny Morales Shaw Addresses School Funding, AI & Student Aid
Houston Lawmaker Fields Community Questions on School Funding, AI and Immigrant Student Support State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw addressed questions raised by Houston’s ethnic media outlets following her briefing on youth issues, touching on religious school funding, artificial intelligence in classrooms and support for immigrant families. By Tariq Khan | 30 July 2026 State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw. HOUSTON — Following her recent briefing on youth issues, Texas state Rep. Penny Morales Shaw has responded to a set of follow-up questions submitted by Houston’s community media outlets, offering fuller detail…
Read MoreAzad Kashmir and Pakistan: Strengthening National Unity in Challenging Times | Opinion
Azad Kashmir: An Indivisible Bond with Pakistan and the Need for National Unity Written by: Shazia Nawaz The recent political tensions and some unfortunate incidents in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have caused concern among every patriotic Pakistani. Differences of opinion are part of democratic societies, but when these differences reach a point where national unity, peace, and stability are affected, it becomes the responsibility of every conscious citizen to act with wisdom and responsibility. In my view, the relationship between Azad Kashmir and Pakistan is not merely one of borders,…
Read MoreSurah Ar-Ra’d: Scientific Insights into Lightning, Thunder, Clouds, Rain and Electricity
Surah Ar-Ra’d: Electricity and Meteoric Energy, Formation of Clouds, Lightning, Thunder, Rain and Scientific Aspects In Surah Ar-Ra’d, Allah Almighty highlights the phenomena of lightning, thunder, clouds, and rain and clarifies that these phenomena are signs of Allah’s power and the systematic order of the universe. The Quran mentions that Allah is the one who produces lightning, which brings both fear and hope. This verse points towards the connection between human perception and natural phenomena. Modern environmental science and meteorology explain the principles of lightning, thunder, clouds, storms, and rain.…
Read MoreDefending Pakistan Through Islamic Teachings | Opinion
Defending Pakistan with Prophetic Guidance In the shadowed epochs before the dawn of Islam, the affairs of mankind were beset by profound confusion and moral clutter. The pursuit of ethical values, the recognition of basic human rights, the establishment of social equality, and the fair administration of justice remained fragmented ideals, often trampled beneath tyranny, tribal feuds, and unchecked passions. It fell to the boundless mercy of Almighty Allah to illuminate this darkness through His divine word, the Holy Quran, which brought order, harmony, and clarity to the chaos of…
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