Eid ul Fitr Mubarak from all of us at The Friday Times. May this blessed occasion bring peace, prosperity, and unity to you and your loved ones. Wishing you a joyful Eid filled with happiness, reflection, and renewed hope. — The Friday Times Team

Gulf states face a shifting security landscape, prompting investment in defence and opportunities for regional alliances and cooperation By Omar Quraishi Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Mar-2026/... #GulfSecurity #MiddleEastInstability #PakistanDiplomacy #GulfCrisis #SaudiArabia #RegionalSecurity

From Tehran to Asia, the war’s ripple effects disrupt supply chains, fuel prices, and ordinary lives worldwide. By Ibrahim Yahya Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Mar-2026/... #IranWar #ChinaEnergy #StraitofHormuz #globaloilcrisis #economicimpact #IranStrikes #gulf

Middle powers push back cautiously, while the world watches as US actions test the limits of long-standing global norms and law. By Dr. Tariq Rahim Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Mar-2026/... #USForeignPolicy #internationallaw #Trump #globalorder #militarystrikes #worldorder

Success in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem comes when founders focus on problems, preparation, and resilience. By Usman Ali Awan Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Mar-2026/... #PakistanStartups #funding #FounderJourney #leadership #entrepreneurship #challenges #startupsuccess #strategies

Eid brings longing for family and togetherness, but war and travel disruptions leave many diaspora members stranded far from their loved ones. By Iqra Sajal Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Mar-2026/... #Eiddiasporacrisis #IranIsraelWar #flights #eldercare #Pakistan #travel #family

Israel’s preventive strikes and US involvement risk destabilising the Middle East and complicating diplomatic solutions like the JCPOA. By Dr. Zafar Khan Read more: thefridaytimes.com/17-Mar-2026/... #Iran #NuclearProgramme #IsraelStrikes #USIranConflict #JCPOA #MiddleEast #IsraelStrikes

From Gettysburg to Jim Crow, the Civil War reshaped America—but the struggle against racism proved far harder to end. By Ahmad Faruqui Read more: thefridaytimes.com/16-Mar-2026/... #AmericanCivilWar #USHistory #RaceAndHistory #CivilWarLegacy #HistoricalReflection #CivilWarHistory #AmericanHistory

From environmental decay to feminine narratives, BNU graduates present thought-provoking works that reflect the anxieties of our time. By Laila Rahman Read more: thefridaytimes.com/16-Mar-2026/... #BNU #ArtExhibition #ContemporaryArt #YoungArtists #PakistanArt #BNUArt #MastersExhibition

From Desert Storm to today: the U.S.-led alliance faces a reality check as allies look out for themselves. By Talha Mahmood Read more: thefridaytimes.com/16-Mar-2026/... #WorldOrder #MiddleEastCrisis #WesternDecline #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #USAlliances #WesternWorldOrder #MiddleEastUnrest