This essay traces the origins and evolution of the imaginary line joining NJ 9842 to the Karakoram Pass, a cartographic construct with no legal basis in the 1949 Karachi Ceasefire Agreement. It reveals how private and official mapmakers—particularly in the West—erroneously extended the ceasefire line beyond NJ 9842 without any factual basis and the practice became pronounced after “Hodgson’s Line” introduced by the U.S. State Department in 1968.

This essay critically examines the origins, significance, and misconceptions surrounding NJ 9842—the northernmost demarcated point of the 1949 India-Pakistan Ceasefire Line (CFL) in Jammu and Kashmir. It argues that NJ 9842 emerged not as a terminus by design but as a consequence of an incomplete demarcation exercise halted by mutual consent due to terrain challenges and presumed irrelevance...

The comment analyses Bangladesh’s political transition following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024 and the rise of an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. It critiques democratic backsliding, human rights abuses, Islamist resurgence, economic fragility, and strained regional ties, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive....

This comment analyses well-known Pakistani columnist Suhail Warraich’s positive portrayal of Pakistan’s military leadership—from endorsing the Bajwa-Faiz hybrid regime in 2019 to idealizing Asim Munir as a pro-democracy figure in 2025. It critiques media-military dynamics and highlights Pakistan’s personality-driven political culture over institutional reform.

The comment critiques Washington’s strategic tilt toward Pakistan. It argues that it undermines democracy, emboldens military dominance, and jeopardizes India–U.S. relations. It highlights Imran Khan’s imprisonment, selective tariffs, and counterterrorism hypocrisy......