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EDITOR IN CHIEF:
Name: Mrs. Balqees Bashir Makhdoom Email: Editor-in-Chief@timesofislamabad.com Address: IBADAT International University, Islamabad, Sihala, ICT, Pakistan.
Director Research & Collaboration:
Syed Taimoor Shah (M Phil IR, NDU, Islamabad) Email: Taimoorshah@timesofislamabad.com
Times of Islamabad (Pvt) Limited is a duly registered News Agency and Publisher with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), holding Corporate Universal Identification Number (CUIN) 0099198. Since 2016, It stands as Pakistan’s premier online International English news platform, widely recognized for delivering credible, timely, and authentic national, regional, and international news. As a registered subscriber of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Times of Islamabad ensures the highest standards of journalistic integrity and reliability. The platform enjoys a strong digital footprint, attracting over 50 million monthly impressions across its online and social media platforms. Approximately 50% of its audience is based in Pakistan, while the remaining 50% spans more than 100 countries worldwide, including key international destinations such as the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, India, and the Middle East.
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A hallmark of Times of Islamabad is its highly respected OpEd section, featuring insightful editorials and analytical articles authored by renowned scholars, PhD researchers, policy experts, and emerging research professionals in the fields of politics and international relations. These opinion pieces primarily focus on national security, foreign policy, counterterrorism, and global affairs, and are among the most widely read and shared content on the platform. The inclusion of young, dynamic research scholars further enhances intellectual diversity, offering fresh perspectives aimed at fostering positive societal change and informed public discourse.