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Balochistan Bleeds While Delhi Plots

A crowded future
As the world observes World Population Day on July 11, it's a moment for global reflection on demographic shifts and their profound implications. For Pakistan, this day carries an especially critical weight. With a population exceeding 255 million an…
The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes
Two months of fragile respite have crumbled, and Gaza once again finds itself under the shadow of relentless Israeli aggression. More than 400 Palestinians, many of them women and children, have been killed in the latest round of atrocities. The ceasefire…
Prices Surge, Promises Broken
Karachi, Pakistan – Pakistani consumers are once again reeling from a dramatic surge in sugar prices, climbing from Rs130 to a staggering Rs180 per kilogram since January. This sharp increase has ignited public outrage, especially considering the ongoing …
Reviving the National Action Plan
The metallic screech of the Jaffar Express, halted abruptly by armed men, echoed the stark reality of Pakistan's escalating security crisis. The hijacking, a chilling reminder of the nation's vulnerability, underscored the inadequacy of conventional respo…
A Delicate Balancing Act
The successful conclusion of the first performance review of the IMF’s extended $7bn funding programme marks a positive development for Pakistan’s struggling economy. The end-of-mission statement acknowledges that "programme implementation has been strong…
A Necessary Shift in Net-Metering Policy
The decision to revise the buyback rates for surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems marks a significant shift towards ensuring energy price equity for all consumers. The revised net-metering framework, which lowers the purchase price for s…
The Real Challenge Lies in Implementation
The recent amendments to provincial agriculture income tax laws, aimed at aligning their rates with the federal corporate and personal tax regime, mark an essential step in Pakistan’s tax reforms. However, passing legislation is the easier part; the real …
The Iron Serpent’s Shadow
The Jaffar Express, once a symbol of connectivity, now bore the scars of terror. Its iron carcass, halted amidst the desolate expanse of Balochistan, whispered tales of a chilling ambush. Passengers, their eyes haunted by the ordeal, spoke of a reality fa…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope Walk
Pakistan's economic landscape, though showing signs of recovery from the brink of collapse, remains a precarious balancing act. The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) recent decision to halt its monetary easing cycle, despite a significant drop in inflation, …
Echoes in the Courtyard: Beyond the Fatwa
The dust motes danced in the afternoon sun, filtering through the latticed windows of Darul Uloom Haqqania. Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s voice, usually booming with political fervor, was thick with grief and a resolute anger. The echoes of the recent suicide b…
Brace for Water Shortages
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has issued a stark warning to Punjab and Sindh, the primary agricultural hubs of Pakistan, about an anticipated 30-35% water shortage for the remainder of the Rabi crop season. This crisis threatens key crops, inclu…

A crowded future

UAE assures Mohsin Naqvi of making visa process for Pakistanis easier

Gold price rises again

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot

Education Under Siege in Balochistan
The abrupt closure of major universities in Balochistan, ostensibly due to ‘security concerns’, is yet another blow to a student population already grappling with neglect and marginalisation. The indefinite suspension of on-campus activities at the Univer…
The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes
Two months of fragile respite have crumbled, and Gaza once again finds itself under the shadow of relentless Israeli aggression. More than 400 Palestinians, many of them women and children, have been killed in the latest round of atrocities. The ceasefire…
Prices Surge, Promises Broken
Karachi, Pakistan – Pakistani consumers are once again reeling from a dramatic surge in sugar prices, climbing from Rs130 to a staggering Rs180 per kilogram since January. This sharp increase has ignited public outrage, especially considering the ongoing …
Reviving the National Action Plan
The metallic screech of the Jaffar Express, halted abruptly by armed men, echoed the stark reality of Pakistan's escalating security crisis. The hijacking, a chilling reminder of the nation's vulnerability, underscored the inadequacy of conventional respo…
A Delicate Balancing Act
The successful conclusion of the first performance review of the IMF’s extended $7bn funding programme marks a positive development for Pakistan’s struggling economy. The end-of-mission statement acknowledges that "programme implementation has been strong…
A Necessary Shift in Net-Metering Policy
The decision to revise the buyback rates for surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems marks a significant shift towards ensuring energy price equity for all consumers. The revised net-metering framework, which lowers the purchase price for s…
The Real Challenge Lies in Implementation
The recent amendments to provincial agriculture income tax laws, aimed at aligning their rates with the federal corporate and personal tax regime, mark an essential step in Pakistan’s tax reforms. However, passing legislation is the easier part; the real …
The Iron Serpent’s Shadow
The Jaffar Express, once a symbol of connectivity, now bore the scars of terror. Its iron carcass, halted amidst the desolate expanse of Balochistan, whispered tales of a chilling ambush. Passengers, their eyes haunted by the ordeal, spoke of a reality fa…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope Walk
Pakistan's economic landscape, though showing signs of recovery from the brink of collapse, remains a precarious balancing act. The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) recent decision to halt its monetary easing cycle, despite a significant drop in inflation, …
Echoes in the Courtyard: Beyond the Fatwa
The dust motes danced in the afternoon sun, filtering through the latticed windows of Darul Uloom Haqqania. Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s voice, usually booming with political fervor, was thick with grief and a resolute anger. The echoes of the recent suicide b…

A crowded future

UAE assures Mohsin Naqvi of making visa process for Pakistanis easier

Gold price rises again

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot