The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
Shadows Behind the Screen: Inside Pakistan’s Digital Hunting Grounds
The bedroom in a quiet Lahore neighborhood felt like the safest place in the world for 13-year-old Farhan. The soft blue glow of a smartphone illuminated his face as he logged onto
Evaluating the Maldives’ Economic Calculus in Pakistan
For decades, foreign policy in the Indian Ocean Region was widely analysed through a binary framework, wherein small island nations were viewed as either aligning with a dominant regional power or maintaining
A Quiet Gesture of Cultural Harmony at Islamabad’s Presidential Residence
ISLAMABAD — Amid the grand fanfare of state banquets, high-level economic pledges, and military guards of honour, state visits are often remembered for their subtle, unspoken gestures. On Wednesday evening at Aiwan-e-Sadr,
President Muizzu Holds Bilateral Talks with Pakistani President Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday evening, continuing a high-profile state visit aimed at cementing
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed Meets Pakistani First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — First Lady Sajidha Mohamed held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan’s First Lady and Member of the National Assembly, Ms Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday evening. The engagement took
Parliamentary Committee Approves Allowance Hikes for Speaker, Ministers, and Councilors
The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has voted to approve increased allowances and perks for high-ranking public officials, including the Speaker of Majlis, cabinet ministers, and island council members. The decision was reached
Foreign Airlines Diverted to Domestic Terminal as Airport Overhaul Exposes Capacity Crunch
In a clear indication that the newly upgraded international terminal at Velana International Airport is already struggling to handle peak-season passenger surges, airport authorities have announced that check-in operations for ten international
President and First Lady Visit Maldivian High Commission in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed visited the High Commission of the Maldives in Islamabad on Wednesday afternoon, as part of their ongoing state visit to Pakistan.
President Muizzu Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Politics and International Relations by IIUI
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was on Wednesday conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Politics and International Relations by the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), recognizing his contributions to public service, national
Maldives and Pakistan Target $200 Million Trade Surge in Broad Diplomatic Reset
ISLAMABAD — President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have pledged to dramatically expand bilateral economic ties and increase annual trade volume from $13 million to $200 million