Doha, 18 July 2026 By Ashraf Siddiqui, Doha The late Father Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, will be remembered as one of the most visionary statesmen of the modern era. His remarkable leadership not only transformed a tiny state of Qatar into a prosperous, confident, and...

Doha, 17 July 2026 By Wang Zheng The latest economic data out from China has raised an old debate in global markets, as the world’s second-largest economy recorded a 4.7% expansion in the first half, which is quickly characterised by some Western analysts as a sign of slowing momentum. However, viewing China’s current growth only...

Quetta, 02 June 2026 There is growing concern among many observers that The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) do not provide women with meaningful opportunities or a constructive future. Critics argue that, instead, these groups exploit vulnerable women and, in some cases, transform them into instruments of violence while presenting such...

Doha, 13 Jan. 2026 (Qatar Tribune) ASHRAF SIDDIQUI DOHA PAKISTAN’S military is widely regarded today as a formidable and highly professional fighting force, exceptionally skilled in both counterterrorism and conventional warfare. It also holds the distinction of being the only nuclear-armed nation in the Islamic world, a status that underscores its strategic significance. Equally important...

Doha, 15 July 2025 (Qatar Tribune) By Dr Mustafa Goksu, ambassador of Republic of Turkiye to State of Qatar On the night of July 15, 2016, Türkiye faced an unprecedented and perilous coup attempt to overthrow its democratically elected government that was orchestrated by the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO), led by Fethullah Gülen who died...

10 July 2025, Financial Times Our commitment to acting responsibly to avoid a full-scale regional war should not be misinterpreted as weakness By Abbas Araghchi (The writer is Foreign Minister of Iran) In only five meetings over nine weeks, US special envoy Steve Witkoff and I achieved more than I did in four years of...

03 July 2025, (Tehran Times) By Reza Nasri (International Lawyer and Foreign Policy Expert) The missile that struck Dr. Seyed Mohammad Reza Sedighi Saber’s home in Tehran was meant to kill him. It didn’t. The Iranian nuclear scientist wasn’t home that night. But his 17-year-old son, Hamid Reza, was—and he died in the blast. Grieving...

Doha, 10 June 2025 By Dr Ali Salehabadi Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to State of Qatar World Handicrafts Day, observed on June 10, is registered in Iran as National Carpet Day in honor of handmade carpets—one of the most iconic and beautiful Iranian handicrafts. Whenever Iranian culture and identity are discussed, carpets undoubtedly...

17 May 2025 By Ashraf Siddiqui Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), an organization widely recognized for its alignment with the Hindutva ideology. Notably, Mr. Modi was denied a U.S. visa for nearly a decade due to concerns about his alleged involvement in communal violence, until he assumed...

Doha, 12 May 2025 By Ashraf Siddiqui Following the Indian airstrikes on Pakistan under 'Operation Sindoor' in the early hours of May 6th (Tuesday–Wednesday night), which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 31 people and injuries to 46 others across various regions of Pakistan, India launched another round of strikes during the nights...