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A Season of Risk
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A Season of Risk

The latest forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) of widespread rain and snowfall across large parts of the country is both a blessing and a warning. From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

A Season of Risk

A Season of Risk

Jan 27, 2026
The latest forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) of widespread rain and snowfall across large parts of the country is both a blessing and a warning. From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Balochistan, from Gilgit-Baltistan to Azad Kashmir, and ev…
A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

Mar 23, 2025
In these challenging times, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads regarding its Afghan refugee policy. The government’s firm stance on the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders and undocumented migrants is understandable from a national security and…
The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

Mar 22, 2025
The incessant scrutiny of Indian Muslims’ nationalism has become a defining feature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. His administration’s unwavering push for a Hindu-majoritarian state has systematically eroded India’s social fabric. The clashes …
Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Mar 21, 2025
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

The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes

Mar 20, 2025
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

Prices Surge, Promises Broken

Mar 19, 2025
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

Reviving the National Action Plan

Mar 18, 2025
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

A Delicate Balancing Act

Mar 17, 2025
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

A Necessary Shift in Net-Metering Policy

Mar 16, 2025
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 Real Challenge Lies in Implementation

Mar 15, 2025
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 Iron Serpent’s Shadow

Mar 14, 2025
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…
PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi
January 27, 2026 National

PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi

Let’s all come together for the…

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir
January 26, 2026 Latest News

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir

ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management…

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations
January 26, 2026 Latest News

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations

LAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin…

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
January 26, 2026 Pakistan

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life

LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Judiciary in Crisis: A House Divided

Judiciary in Crisis: A House Divided

Mar 24, 2025
ANOTHER day, another spat within the judiciary. It appears that there is still very little realisation within the institution that the damage that has been and is being caused to its reputation may take many years to reverse. The most recent development p…
A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

A More Compassionate Approach to Afghan Refugees

Mar 23, 2025
In these challenging times, Pakistan finds itself at a crossroads regarding its Afghan refugee policy. The government’s firm stance on the repatriation of Afghan Citizen Card holders and undocumented migrants is understandable from a national security and…
The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

The Unrelenting Siege on Indian Muslims

Mar 22, 2025
The incessant scrutiny of Indian Muslims’ nationalism has become a defining feature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. His administration’s unwavering push for a Hindu-majoritarian state has systematically eroded India’s social fabric. The clashes …
Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Education Under Siege in Balochistan

Mar 21, 2025
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

The Cycle of Violence: Gaza’s Nightmare Resumes

Mar 20, 2025
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

Prices Surge, Promises Broken

Mar 19, 2025
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

Reviving the National Action Plan

Mar 18, 2025
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

A Delicate Balancing Act

Mar 17, 2025
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

A Necessary Shift in Net-Metering Policy

Mar 16, 2025
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 Real Challenge Lies in Implementation

Mar 15, 2025
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 …
PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi
January 27, 2026 National

PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi

Let’s all come together for the…

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir
January 26, 2026 Latest News

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir

ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management…

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations
January 26, 2026 Latest News

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations

LAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin…

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
January 26, 2026 Pakistan

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life

LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in…

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