April 2026

Imran Khan’s imprisonment The imprisonment of former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket legend Imran Khan has become one of the most significant political and human-rights stories in South Asia in recent years. His detention since 2023 has raised concerns about judicial independence, political repression, prison conditions, and the future of democracy in Pakistan.   Why Imran

Israel–Trump–Iran Truce 2026: A Fragile Ceasefire That Could Reshape Middle East Power Politics A Ceasefire That Stops War—but Not the Crisis The Israel–Trump–Iran truce of April 2026 has quickly become one of the most important geopolitical developments of the year. After weeks of rising tensions between the United States, Iran, and regional actors, a short-term

Global Philanthropy and Governance Challenges: Part 4 The Expanding Role of Private Philanthropy Over the past two decades, private philanthropic organisations have become powerful actors in global health. Institutions such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have committed billions of dollars to disease eradication, vaccine development, and health infrastructure. The foundation is also a

Pakistan’s Security Landscape and Intelligence Concerns Pakistan’s Strategic Environment Pakistan occupies one of the most sensitive geopolitical positions in the world. Bordering Afghanistan, Iran, India, and China, the country plays a major role in regional security dynamics. Within this environment, public health campaigns often operate alongside complex political and security realities. The fight against Poliomyelitis

Imran Khan in Prison: Why Pakistan’s Political Crisis Now Matters Globally Pakistan’s political uncertainty has entered a new and sensitive phase. What once looked like a domestic power struggle between political parties and institutions is now influencing how the world views the country’s stability and direction. The continued imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan