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Articles for author: Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

August 4, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

A Habit of Second Thought

President Donald John Trump occupies a singular place in the history of American leadership. He is at once a politician, a successful businessman, and an enthusiast of freestyle wrestling. His manner of thinking, planning, and decision-making bears a character distinctly different from that of his predecessors; indeed, many observers contend that it has few, if any, precedents in the annals of modern American politics. Analysts frequently describe him as a man of remarkable flexibility, yet they also acknowledge that a position defended with absolute conviction at one moment may, in the next, be replaced by its very opposite without the

August 1, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Where We Stand: Reflections on Governance and Responsibility

In the long chronicle of human affairs, few pursuits have more clearly revealed the character of a people than the search for good governance. Our predecessors, whether the wise administrators of earlier ages or those who laid the foundations of our own constitutional order, grasped this truth with a seriousness that still commands reflection. They understood that the art of governing is not a mere technique of power, but a moral undertaking. Authority, they held, is a trust held on behalf of the community, to be discharged with restraint, justice, and an eye to the welfare of generations yet unborn.

July 28, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

The Fading Fabric of Family

In days of yore, the family stood as the unshakeable foundation of life, its fabric woven with threads of reverence, tenderness, and mutual reliance. The presence of elders within the home was regarded as a divine blessing, their wrinkled brows and measured words carrying the distilled wisdom of decades. They had seen seasons of plenty and seasons of want; their counsel was never hasty, but rooted in experience both sweet and bitter. Matters great and small—marriages, disputes, harvests, or the education of the young—were laid before the family circle. Voices rose and fell in earnest consultation, differences were aired with

July 23, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Defending Pakistan with Prophetic Guidance

In the shadowed epochs before the dawn of Islam, the affairs of mankind were beset by profound confusion and moral clutter. The pursuit of ethical values, the recognition of basic human rights, the establishment of social equality, and the fair administration of justice remained fragmented ideals, often trampled beneath tyranny, tribal feuds, and unchecked passions. It fell to the boundless mercy of Almighty Allah to illuminate this darkness through His divine word, the Holy Quran, which brought order, harmony, and clarity to the chaos of human existence. The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, the final Messenger and

April 28, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

The Lucky Irani Circus and the Ceasefire in Islamabad: A Personal Reflection

In the quiet recesses of memory, there are places that time never quite succeeds in erasing. In the heart of Lahore’s old Ichhra, where narrow lanes wind through a living tapestry of history, one such memory continues to breathe with remarkable freshness. It belongs to a man who, having moved with his family from Delhi Gate in 1976, found his childhood shaped by the rhythms and rituals of a neighbourhood deeply rooted in tradition. Among the most vivid of these recollections is the annual Urs of Baba Shah Kamal, which in the early 1980s would transform Ichhra from a modest

April 20, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Ayaz Sadiq Speaks for Justice at IPU

In the grand tradition of democratic governance, where the elected voices of the people gather in solemn assembly to chart the course of nations, parliament stands as the sacred forum for debate, aspiration, and the pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. It is here that the grievances and hopes of ordinary citizens find expression, and the foundations of stability and progress are laid with care and foresight. Across the world, this parliamentary system commands profound respect, serving as a beacon of collective wisdom. Thus, it was that the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf, came to lead important peace

April 8, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Pakistan’s Moment of Honour on the World Stage

Sometimes, a nation hits those rare moments when pure determination feels like it can tip the balance of destiny in its favor. Such moments are not born of chance. They rise from toil and sacrifice. They’re shaped by challenges and fueled by a noble purpose. When passion is pure and effort is sincere, then the mercy of Allah descends. He grants honour where He wills. On 14 August 1947, such a moment was witnessed. The long-held dream of having a separate homeland has finally come true. The people of this land had faced challenges beyond anything imaginable. They had given

March 27, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Who’s Hosting the Peace Table?

In the civilizational tapestry of South Asia, customs and traditions have long held a place of quiet authority, shaping not merely social conduct but also the emotional grammar of life itself. No joy was deemed complete without the rituals that sanctified it, and no sorrow was fully expressed without the conventions that gave it form. Among these traditions, marriage stood as the most elaborate of all social occasions—an arena not only of celebration but also of reconciliation. Old grievances were set aside, estranged relatives were drawn back into the fold, and hearts, however reluctantly, were persuaded to soften in the

March 12, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

The Hidden Hands Behind Rising Regional Conflicts

In the intricate theatre of global politics, alliances often emerge not merely from shared values but from shared anxieties. The present turbulence stretching from the Middle East to South Asia appears to reflect the workings of a strategic alignment that many observers increasingly describe as an informal troika: Israel, India, and the United States. While each of these states pursues its own national interests, their overlapping concerns regarding the military capabilities of Iran and the nuclear deterrence of Pakistan have gradually converged into a pattern of coordinated pressure that is shaping the geopolitical environment of two volatile regions. The strategic

March 3, 2026

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

The World as a Wrestling Ring

In the chronicles of antiquity, wrestling was not merely a contest of strength but a disciplined art, governed by rules that were honoured as sacred law. Its tournaments were conducted with splendour and ceremony; the arena was a place where courage met character. The defeated wrestler would concede with dignity, acknowledging the superior skill of his opponent, while the victor celebrated not with arrogance but in accordance with time-honoured tradition. It was a spectacle of rivalry, yet also of restraint. Honour defined its spirit, and the contest ended when one party admitted defeat with grace. With the passage of time,

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