Hybrid Governance: A Disquieting Normalisation
The open endorsement of Pakistan’s so-called ‘hybrid model’ of governance by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif signals a troubling shift in the country’s political ethos. Traditionally, elected governments in Pakistan would at least maintain the façade of civilian supremacy, bristling at the suggestion of military involvement in governance. However, recent statements suggest that the line between […]
Urban flooding: a crisis of neglect, not nature
By Sardar Khan Niazi Each monsoon season, the same distressing scenes replay across Pakistan’s major cities–Rawalpindi’s roads turn into torrents, Lahore’s underpasses flood within minutes, Karachi’s low-lying areas vanish beneath brown, disease-ridden water. Homes are submerged, lives are lost, and infrastructure wrecked–and yet, once the rains stop, so does the urgency. Urban flooding in Pakistan […]
The case for overhauling urban public transport in Pakistan
By Sardar Khan Niazi More than 75 million people live in Pakistan’s cities, a dynamic mosaic of cultural, social, and economic activity. Cities like Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta are hubs of opportunity, but they are also scenes of daily struggle–none more visibly than in the realm of public transport. The sheer dysfunction of […]
A Blow to Judicial Independence
The recent short order by the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, allowing the president to transfer judges between high courts and potentially alter seniority to the detriment of standing judges, marks a deeply concerning moment for judicial independence in the country. While the verdict may appear technical in nature, its implications cut […]
India and Israel: Twins in Fascist Ideology
Asif Mahmood India and Israel—identical in both ideology and method—stand today as political pariahs, increasingly isolated on the global stage. While the international system remains too driven by interests to take definitive stances against these two ethno-nationalist and fascist regimes, the global conscience is steadily turning against them. This is not merely an opposition rhetoric; […]
KP CM Gandapur threatens to dissolve assembly amid political tensions
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that he holds the authority to dissolve the provincial assembly at any time. In a video message, Gandapur stated that PTI’s founding leader has been unjustly imprisoned and that their mandate was stolen after the events of May 9. “Despite all efforts to dismantle the KP […]
PM Shehbaz directs leasing of ships to expand PNSC fleet
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to acquire ships on lease to expand the fleet of Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). A review meeting on the affairs of PNSC was held under the chairmanship of the prime minister, which was attended by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid […]
Barrister Gohar rules out any deal, vows to seek relief through legal means
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has stated that any relief regarding the release of party founder Imran Khan will be pursued strictly through the courts, in accordance with the Constitution and the law. Speaking to Dunya News, Barrister Gohar made it clear that there will be no deal. “Imran Khan himself has […]
Four-point agenda for today’s Senate session released
The Senate will meet today (Saturday) at the Parliament House for which a four-point agenda has been released. The Senate session will start at 12:30pm, Dunya News reported. As per agenda released by the Senate secretariat, the Senate session will begin with the recitation from the Holy Quran. Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, chairman, standing committee on […]
June 21 marks longest day, shortest night of 2025
Today, June 21, marks the longest day and shortest night of the year 2025, according to astronomers. Renowned astrophysicist Professor Dr. Muhammad Javed Iqbal explained that daylight will last 13 hours and 41 minutes today, while night will be just 10 hours and 19 minutes long. Dr. Iqbal noted that after July 1, the duration […]