Nadeem Farooq Paracha
@NadeemfParacha
Author; Research Scholar at @ThinkDemocracy, Washington DC; Columnist for DAWN/@dawn_com.
The Emerging Global Order. While Western nations still cling to a fading post-WWII framework, even as the ground beneath them shifts, countries such as China and Pakistan are stepping into new roles following the rise of multi-polar realism. dawn.com/news/1925243
Pakistan’s ideological evolution, from Muslim nationalism to Islamic nationalism, has often been misunderstood. Now, the state is quietly reforming its ideological identity — one that is distinct from both secularism and Islamism. dawn.com/news/1926727/s…
“Honour” through the barrel of the gun. Shame on each one of these vicious mutants gathered to witness a cold-blooded murder by a reptile. #Balochistan
Decoding Party Politics. Evolution of modern political parties, from groups created to protect interests of the elite into structures that precipitated the rise of populism, has often led to chaotic results and experimentation — especially in Pakistan. dawn.com/news/1923746/s…
In an interview, the legendary philanthropist late Abdul Sattar Edhi said that he is asked by some Muslims “why must you pick non-Muslims in your ambulances?” Edhi Sahib’s reply to such people was, “because the ambulances are more Muslim than you!”
The Angst Of Being Iqbal. thefridaytimes.com/05-Jul-2025/th…
There were hundreds of memes which appeared on Pakistani social media during the country’s recent war against India. Most of them were rather brilliant. It’s hard to pick which one was the best. Nevertheless, one of my favourites remains to be this one. (Meme by Arslan).
From Nation-State to Civilisation-State: Old Myth-Making For A New World. dawn.com/news/1920970/s…
Being ‘anti-establishment’ doesn’t necessarily mean being pro-people. The tragedy in Swat River demonstrates this. The second such mishap there after the 2022 catastrophe.
Grandstanding and bullying doesn’t win cases. dawn.com/news/1920543/s…
US-Israel Relations: A Controversial History dawn.com/news/1918763/s…
Pakistan loses the plot in the finals. The team looked nervous right from the onset. Can’t handle NZ’s aggressive play. But remember, this is the team’s second major final within a year — a team low on resources and recognition. One should applaud it even if they lose.
The only brand willing to see beyond cricket is PTCL that sponsors Pakistan hockey and Arshad Nadeem. The rest still can’t escape the clutter of cricket and pop music. In today’s match, the only Pak brand visible was PTCL. A well-deserved reward for the brand.
After being 2 goals down against France, Pakistan comes back to make it 3-3 and then wins the shootouts 4-2 to roar into the FIH Nation’s Cup final. Brilliantly done, guys. For over a year now, this team has shown great character and fighting spirit.
We all got together to crowdsource Rs. 50 crore that @Shehzad89 will have to pay Maria B for not taking her moral crusades very seriously. Nor could we, even though we tried really hard.
“ … aur Macaroni Saar, unhoun ne hum pe hi hamla kardiya …”
There are no hidden agendas anymore. Everything has come to the surface. The world is coming out of the closet. And it ain’t pretty.