📈 Pakistan’s influence will be measured not only by the meetings it attends, but by what it can help negotiate and build. @DurraniMohsin85 and @RashidChambers examine the opportunity—and the challenge of turning diplomacy into results. thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🤝 Federalism isn’t a zero-sum contest. Quraysh Khattak argues that Pakistan needs a clearer division of responsibilities, fiscal discipline at every level, stronger coordination through the CCI and genuinely empowered local governments. thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

Istanbul’s meeting brought the R4, E3 and Italy together. Mohsin Durrani and Barrister Rashid Ahmed argue its significance lies in a changing order where regional and European powers increasingly need to engage directly. @DurraniMohsin85 & @RashidChambers thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

Sixteen years after the 18th Amendment, devolution remains unfinished, argues Quraysh Khattak. The centre retains an administrative footprint in devolved sectors, while provincial governments have yet to deliver fully—and local governments remain sidelined thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🤝 Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish and Iranian officials met in Tehran on October 26 and agreed to continue talks on regional peace and security. Omar Quraishi considers what that dialogue could mean for the Makkah alliance. @omar_quraishi thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🕊️ Signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on August 7, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement faces a broader test: can it support de-escalation as well as collective security? Omar Quraishi examines the October 26 Tehran talks. By @omar_quraishi thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

Different CRSS and SATP totals underline the need for transparent definitions and reconciliation. Mohammad Nafees calls for a public database tracking attacks, operations and outcomes—not fatalities alone. 📈 thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🌍 Climate, connectivity, tourism, resources and geopolitics intersect in mountain regions. Saeed Shafqat considers what his Iceland visit and the Arctic Circle Assembly might mean for Pakistan’s “Third Pole.” By Saeed Shafqat @shafqat_saeed thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🔎 How can Pakistan assess counterterrorism policy without a reliable public record of attacks, operations and outcomes? Mohammad Nafees argues for transparent, consistent security data. By Mohammad Nafees thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🏔️ From Reykjavík to Gilgit-Baltistan, Saeed Shafqat reflects on the Arctic and the Hindu Kush–Karakoram–Himalaya: distinct regions facing connected questions about glaciers, climate resilience and livelihoods. By @shafqat_saeed thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🛢️ From Venezuelan crude at Jamnagar to Russian diesel bound for the US, this essay asks who shapes energy choices—and how much room countries have to protect their own interests. By Manoj Kumar Lohana @ManojKumarLoh14 thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

💔 Political loyalty should never decide who deserves sympathy. Accountability means examining evidence and holding our own side to the same standards we demand of its opponents. By Taimoor Khan thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20… #VictimBlaming #Politics

A woman can carry hurt, wit, joy and curiosity at the same time. Why must she prove she is healed—or hide her pain—to be good company? Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen asks what it means to listen without judging. thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

🌍 The Iran conflict has implications for regional security, energy and maritime routes. Majid Ali Noonari argues that a negotiated settlement is essential to reduce the risks of further escalation. thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

📜 The article reflects on 1971 and later political crises, arguing that unresolved disputes need constitutional solutions. Each election is a chance to build trust—not a complete reset. By Anis Iqbal thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20… #Constitution #Elections

🇮🇳🛢️ Rubio met Jaishankar in Mumbai, then visited Reliance’s Jamnagar refinery, where talks included processing more Venezuelan crude. Manoj Kumar Lohana asks what the energy-focused visit says about India’s room to manoeuvre. By @ManojKumarLoh14 thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20…

⚖️ When tragedy strikes, “What about the previous government?” can distract from the questions that matter: What happened? Who is responsible? What must change? Taimoor Khan on political whataboutery and victim-blaming. thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20… #Accountability #Pakistan

💜 We celebrate women’s pain when it becomes poetry. But no woman should have to make her wounds beautiful to be heard. Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen reflects on Sylvia Plath, trauma and being met with compassion. thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20… #SylviaPlath #HBDSylvia #WomenWriters

🕊️ How do political calculations shape the choices facing leaders in the Iran conflict? Majid Ali Noonari examines the risks of escalation and the case for renewed diplomacy. By Majid Ali Noonari thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20… #Diplomacy #Peace #IranWar‌ #Trump #Netanyahu

🗳️ Elections can open a path out of political crisis—but only if political representation is respected. Anis Iqbal asks whether Pakistan is learning from its history or repeating it. By Anis Iqbal thefridaytimes.com/27-Oct-20… #Democracy #Pakistan