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LHC, IHC judges set for transfers under new amendment, list prepared

Climate crisis
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
Facing the Heat
Another punishing wave of extreme weather has arrived, with the Met Office predicting a severe heatwave gripping much of Pakistan through the week. Temperatures are expected to soar 6°C to 8°C above normal in southern regions, while the rest of the countr…
Silencing Dissent: A Blow to Democracy
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) recent notice to former senator Farhatullah Babar is not just a bureaucratic maneuver—it is a disturbing signal of the state's growing intolerance toward dissenting voices. Ostensibly prompted by a private citizen’…
Abandoned Promises: The West Must Act Now for Afghan Refugees
The West’s handling of the Afghan refugee crisis is nothing short of a moral failure. After two decades of war that left Afghanistan devastated, Western countries are now turning their backs on the very people who risked their lives to support their missi…
America’s Academic Doors Closing on Bright Pakistani Minds
For decades, the United States stood as a beacon of opportunity for young, talented Pakistanis seeking world-class education and research opportunities. Prestigious exchange programs such as Fulbright and the Global Undergraduate Exchange Programme for Pa…
Unlocking Pakistan’s Mineral Potential
The two-day mineral summit in Islamabad, attended by 300 delegates, including international investors, has rekindled hopes for Pakistan’s largely untapped mining sector. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s assertion that the country’s trillion-dollar mineral …
Judicial Integrity at Stake
The ongoing unrest within the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has emerged as a significant concern, not only for the judiciary but also for public confidence in the justice system. The recent petition filed by five senior judges of the IHC, challenging the cou…
Trade Turbulence and Pakistan’s Economic Reality
Pakistan’s stock market appears to have a clearer grasp of global economic realities than many of our policymakers. The staggering 7.31% plunge at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday—despite trading halts and circuit breakers—speaks volumes. The s…
Deportation with Dignity: A Moral Test for Pakistan
As expected, the government of Pakistan is proceeding with its plan to forcibly repatriate Afghan Citizenship Card holders who remain within the country’s borders. After announcing March 31 as the deadline for ‘voluntary repatriation’, Islamabad has now i…
The Need for Political Space in Balochistan
The recent events in Balochistan surrounding the BNP-M’s long march and subsequent sit-in reflect the growing frustration of the province’s people with the state’s heavy-handed approach to political dissent. When Akhtar Mengal launched his long march from…
“Energy Relief Reforms”
The government’s recent move to slash electricity tariffs for both domestic and industrial consumers is a welcome development that brings much-needed relief to households and businesses alike, which have been grappling with the ravages of prolonged inflat…

Pakistan, Tajikistan resolve to enhance military-to-military collaboration

Senate approves armed forces Amendment Bills 2025

CJP Yahya Afridi summons full court meeting today

Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as first CJ of Federal Constitutional Court

Strengthening Pakistan-Iran Counterterrorism Cooperation
The recent brutal killings of eight Pakistani workers in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province mark a tragic low in an already volatile border region. This heinous act, reportedly carried out execution-style, is not just an attack on innocent lives, but a de…
Facing the Heat
Another punishing wave of extreme weather has arrived, with the Met Office predicting a severe heatwave gripping much of Pakistan through the week. Temperatures are expected to soar 6°C to 8°C above normal in southern regions, while the rest of the countr…
Silencing Dissent: A Blow to Democracy
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) recent notice to former senator Farhatullah Babar is not just a bureaucratic maneuver—it is a disturbing signal of the state's growing intolerance toward dissenting voices. Ostensibly prompted by a private citizen’…
Abandoned Promises: The West Must Act Now for Afghan Refugees
The West’s handling of the Afghan refugee crisis is nothing short of a moral failure. After two decades of war that left Afghanistan devastated, Western countries are now turning their backs on the very people who risked their lives to support their missi…
America’s Academic Doors Closing on Bright Pakistani Minds
For decades, the United States stood as a beacon of opportunity for young, talented Pakistanis seeking world-class education and research opportunities. Prestigious exchange programs such as Fulbright and the Global Undergraduate Exchange Programme for Pa…
Unlocking Pakistan’s Mineral Potential
The two-day mineral summit in Islamabad, attended by 300 delegates, including international investors, has rekindled hopes for Pakistan’s largely untapped mining sector. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s assertion that the country’s trillion-dollar mineral …
Judicial Integrity at Stake
The ongoing unrest within the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has emerged as a significant concern, not only for the judiciary but also for public confidence in the justice system. The recent petition filed by five senior judges of the IHC, challenging the cou…
Trade Turbulence and Pakistan’s Economic Reality
Pakistan’s stock market appears to have a clearer grasp of global economic realities than many of our policymakers. The staggering 7.31% plunge at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday—despite trading halts and circuit breakers—speaks volumes. The s…
Deportation with Dignity: A Moral Test for Pakistan
As expected, the government of Pakistan is proceeding with its plan to forcibly repatriate Afghan Citizenship Card holders who remain within the country’s borders. After announcing March 31 as the deadline for ‘voluntary repatriation’, Islamabad has now i…
The Need for Political Space in Balochistan
The recent events in Balochistan surrounding the BNP-M’s long march and subsequent sit-in reflect the growing frustration of the province’s people with the state’s heavy-handed approach to political dissent. When Akhtar Mengal launched his long march from…

Pakistan, Tajikistan resolve to enhance military-to-military collaboration

Senate approves armed forces Amendment Bills 2025

CJP Yahya Afridi summons full court meeting today

Justice Aminuddin Khan sworn in as first CJ of Federal Constitutional Court

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