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Irshad Ahmad Mughal

Irshad Ahmad Mughal is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of the Punjab, where he contributes his expertise in governance and international relations. As a Senior Education Advisor at Socio Engineering Technology, he drives innovative policy solutions at the intersection of education and social development. With decades of experience, he is also a renowned Community Development Specialist in Pakistan, recognized for his grassroots initiatives and sustainable development frameworks. His work bridges academia, public policy, and civil society to foster equitable progress.

Victory Beyond Borders: How Football United Pakistan and Bangladesh in a Tournament for Peace

Generous Sponsors, Bangladeshi Supporters, and Humanist Journalists Make Historic Event Possible Dhaka: The Punjab University Football Team brought honor to Pakistan by winning the Triangular Inter-University Peace and Non-Violence Football Tournament held from 13–16 November at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU),…

A Historic Final: Pakistan vs Bangladesh — Football as a Bridge of Peace in South Asia

The Triangular Inter-Universities Peace and Non-Violence Football Tournament marked a defining moment in South Asian youth diplomacy. Played between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the vibrant football ground of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, the final match attracted an extraordinary crowd. Students…

One Game, One Dream: Youth Uniting Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal Through Football

In the heart of South Asia, where borders and histories often separate, a football ground in Dhaka recently became a living symbol of unity, love, and human connection. The ongoing Triangular Football Series among Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal is not…

Kicking for Peace: Youth, Sports, and the Spirits of NonViolence in South Asia

At the heart of Dhaka, the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University has become a vibrant hub for peace and non-violence, where the spirit of human unity is flourishing through sports, education, and intercultural exchange. This week, the campus resonates with excitement as…

Kicking for Peace: How Football Is Uniting South Asia

In a region too often divided by history, politics, and borders, it is easy to forget how much connects us — shared dreams, shared struggles, and a shared love for sport. Among these, football has quietly emerged as a force…

The Unblinking Eye: Fifty Years Along the Afghan Fault Line

My story is not one of a warrior, but of a witness. It begins in the hushed, anxious darkness of a village courtyard, under a canopy of indifferent stars. I was in the fifth class, a child nestled amidst the…

The Poisoned Wicket

The ancient Olympic Truce, or Ekecheiria, was a sacred tradition where warring Greek city-states laid down their arms to allow safe passage for athletes and spectators. This ideal—that the playing field is a realm apart, a temporary sanctuary where rivalry is…

Beyond the West: The New Architecture of Eastern Power 

The global balance of power is undergoing a profound and accelerated transformation, shifting its economic and strategic center of gravity from the West toward the East. This realignment, echoing Hegel’s dialectic view of history, is being dramatically hastened by recent…

The Illusion of Order: Power, Perception, and Paralysis in the Modern International Arena

by Irshad Ahmad Mughal We exist in an age defined by instantaneous information, where our understanding of global events is increasingly mediated by artificial intelligence, social media influencers, and algorithmic news feeds. This constant stream of content, while offering multiple…

Retreat, My Friend: On Being-Lost in the World and the Call to Authenticity

If you are living in a major city, as I do in Lahore, and you do not have a few minutes to think alone, to gaze out the window, and to focus your consciousness inward upon your very self—then you…

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