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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…
PTI and the Perils of Political Shortcuts
The recent meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Information Adviser Barrister Saif, and PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail has once again sparked speculation about the PTI’s backchannel engagement with the establishment.…
A Divisive Canal Project: Sindh’s Concerns Must Be Addressed
The growing unrest in Sindh over the controversial Cholistan canal project highlights the need for a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process. The project has raised serious concerns about its potential impact on Sindh’s ecological balance a…
Echoes of Justice
The news report lay on Fatima’s kitchen counter, the bold headline a beacon in the morning sun. “Supreme Court Affirms Women’s Rights, Unties Them from Marital Status.” Fatima, a widow who had spent years navigating the bureaucratic maze after her husband…
State’s Misplaced Priorities
Faced with mounting challenges, the ruling elite has deployed high-level committees to address pressing issues. However, the recent initiatives taken by these committees raise serious concerns about whether Pakistan’s leadership is focusing on the right p…
The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner
Sikandar Sultan Raja's departure as Chief Election Commissioner, while formally marking the end of his five-year term, leaves behind a disquieting residue of controversy and eroded trust. That his tenure concluded at all feels like a minor victory, given …
The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media
The foreboding pronouncements of Pakistan’s media fraternity have, with grim certainty, morphed into a tangible reality. The recent invocation of the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against journalists and citizens alike is not merely a…
A Step in the Right Direction
The news from Islamabad brought a collective sigh of relief. The confirmation of the IMF deal, encompassing both the first review of the Extended Fund Facility and the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement, felt like a much-needed shot in…
A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations
The historically strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again come under the spotlight following the recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq, to Kabul. His engagements with Afghan Taliban off…
A Bitter Pill for Consumers
The government of Pakistan had planned to announce a significant reduction in retail electricity prices, aiming to provide relief to consumers, especially the low- and middle-income households struggling with runaway inflation. However, these plans were u…
Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan
Pakistan's predicament is a stark illustration of climate injustice. The nation, contributing a negligible fraction of global greenhouse gases, finds itself grappling with the devastating consequences of a crisis it barely created. The 2022 floods, a cata…

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

“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…
PTI and the Perils of Political Shortcuts
The recent meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Information Adviser Barrister Saif, and PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail has once again sparked speculation about the PTI’s backchannel engagement with the establishment.…
A Divisive Canal Project: Sindh’s Concerns Must Be Addressed
The growing unrest in Sindh over the controversial Cholistan canal project highlights the need for a more inclusive and transparent decision-making process. The project has raised serious concerns about its potential impact on Sindh’s ecological balance a…
Echoes of Justice
The news report lay on Fatima’s kitchen counter, the bold headline a beacon in the morning sun. “Supreme Court Affirms Women’s Rights, Unties Them from Marital Status.” Fatima, a widow who had spent years navigating the bureaucratic maze after her husband…
State’s Misplaced Priorities
Faced with mounting challenges, the ruling elite has deployed high-level committees to address pressing issues. However, the recent initiatives taken by these committees raise serious concerns about whether Pakistan’s leadership is focusing on the right p…
The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner
Sikandar Sultan Raja's departure as Chief Election Commissioner, while formally marking the end of his five-year term, leaves behind a disquieting residue of controversy and eroded trust. That his tenure concluded at all feels like a minor victory, given …
The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media
The foreboding pronouncements of Pakistan’s media fraternity have, with grim certainty, morphed into a tangible reality. The recent invocation of the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against journalists and citizens alike is not merely a…
A Step in the Right Direction
The news from Islamabad brought a collective sigh of relief. The confirmation of the IMF deal, encompassing both the first review of the Extended Fund Facility and the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement, felt like a much-needed shot in…
A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations
The historically strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again come under the spotlight following the recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq, to Kabul. His engagements with Afghan Taliban off…
A Bitter Pill for Consumers
The government of Pakistan had planned to announce a significant reduction in retail electricity prices, aiming to provide relief to consumers, especially the low- and middle-income households struggling with runaway inflation. However, these plans were u…

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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