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A fine line between progress and pressure

Apr 23, 2026

The announcement of a 1,000-acre public park at the foothills of the Margalla Hills marks an ambitious step in reshaping the urban landscape of Islamabad. At a time when rapid urbanization continues to strain public spaces, such a project signals a long-o…

A Tale of Two Crises

Sep 01, 2025

With yet another sugar price issue on its back, Pakistan entered the ongoing monsoon disaster. It is now accompanied by a similar wheat problem. The cost of wheat and flour has increased significantly; this week, wheat increased by Rs300 to Rs3,100 per ma…

Focus on Climate Change

Aug 31, 2025

It is easy to confuse images and videos from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for scenes from a post-apocalyptic film. It is impossible to describe the extent of the devastation inflicted by flash floods. The floods killed hundreds of p…

A Lifeline of Support

Aug 30, 2025

Pakistan's pursuit of closer ties with the Asian Development Bank highlights the country's increasing need for long-term, affordable development funding as well as its dependence on international lenders to support a fragile economy. The meeting between A…

Intense Rainfall

Aug 29, 2025

Pakistan is once again experiencing the fury of nature; images from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and now Punjab, as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, depict destruction. In addition to forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms through …

Calls for Accountability in Gaza

Aug 28, 2025

The OIC has released another statement denouncing Tel Aviv's violence as Israel's crimes in the occupied Gaza Strip go unchecked. The Muslim bloc's foreign ministers expressed their indignation in a lengthy 38-point document during their meeting in Jeddah…

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Aug 27, 2025

Turning Point in Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations The two-day visit by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Dhaka has been appropriately characterized as "historic" and is a turning point in South Asian diplomacy. Dar's visit symbolizes a long-overdue thaw…

Shepherd a saviour

Aug 26, 2025

Another disaster happened, this time in the Ghizer Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. Homes, schools, and bridges were destroyed in villages and farms by a glacial lake outburst flood. More than 300 families were impacted, but lives were spared becau…

Hunger in Gaza

Aug 25, 2025

Who would have guessed that a hunger would be a part of a genocide? Quite a few, actually. The UN has now formally declared a famine in Gaza following months of warnings, attributing the problem to Israel's deliberate blocking of food. This is the first o…

A Disaster Foretold

Aug 24, 2025

The destruction caused by the recent floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), which have already claimed over 400 lives, is beyond words. 291 individuals lost their lives in Buner alone, one of the most severely affected areas. This is an unimaginable los…

Dual Challenge

Aug 23, 2025

Pakistan stands on the front lines of the global climate crisis, a painful irony for a nation that contributes less than 1% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, a quick glance at the headlines reveals the devastating reality: the 2022 floods that…

April 23, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

India does not want to see US-Iran talks succeed: SK Niazi

April 22, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Only one case of polio has been reported in Pakistan this year, briefing to the Prime Minister

April 22, 2026 Latest News | Sports

PSL 11: Multan Sultans set Hyderabad Kingsmen a target of 214 runs

April 22, 2026 World

US-Iran talks in Pakistan could start in 36 to 72 hours: Trump

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

A Sustainable Path to Prosperity

Sep 02, 2025

With high solar irradiance and ample undeveloped land, the city possesses the natural resources to generate its own power. A shift to solar isn't just a viable alternative; it's a strategic necessity. By harnessing this clean, renewable resource, Gwadar c…