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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…
Navigating Pakistan’s Current Account Challenges

Navigating Pakistan’s Current Account Challenges

Feb 21, 2025
Pakistan’s economy has experienced a temporary setback with a current account deficit of $420 million in January, following five consecutive months of surplus from August to December. This reversal highlights the ongoing pressure of debt repayments and ri…
The Siege of Parachinar

The Siege of Parachinar

Feb 20, 2025
The fragile peace in Kurram was shattered once again. Despite a state-sanctioned ceasefire, the whispers of violence had never truly faded, and now, they had erupted into a chorus of gunfire. The target this time: an aid convoy, a lifeline for the besiege…
The Whispers of Cholistan

The Whispers of Cholistan

Feb 19, 2025
The sun beat down on the parched earth of Cholistan, baking the cracked clay and the sparse, struggling vegetation. For generations, the whispers of the wind carried tales of hardship and uncertainty for the farmers who clung to this unforgiving land. The…
The Looming Shadow of Terror

The Looming Shadow of Terror

Feb 17, 2025
The Afghan Taliban's ongoing support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is no longer a secret, and its consequences are alarming. A recent UN report confirms what Pakistan has long asserted: the Taliban's relationship with the TTP has evolved from t…
Echoes of Resistance

Echoes of Resistance

Feb 16, 2025
The hum of discontent had grown into a steady thrum.  The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), and its freshly minted amendments, hung over Pakistan like a suffocating blanket. Journalists, once vibrant voices, now spoke in hushed tones, their fing…
The Price of Truth

The Price of Truth

Feb 15, 2025
The flickering fluorescent light of the newsroom cast long shadows as I stared at the CPJ report. 85 journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Six in Pakistan. Six. Each number a life extinguished, a voice silenced. My heart ached, not just for the …
Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Feb 14, 2025
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has delivered yet another blow to Pakistan’s already tarnished reputation in governance. The country’s score has dropped by two points in 2024, standing at an abysmal 27. This decline …
Judicial Independence Under Threat

Judicial Independence Under Threat

Feb 13, 2025
Islamabad – Concerns are escalating regarding the independence of Pakistan's judiciary, with critics alleging a systematic effort to undermine its autonomy. Following the 26th Amendment, a pattern has emerged where judges perceived as independent or disse…
Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Feb 12, 2025
The IMF mission's arrival in Islamabad sparked a flicker of hope amidst the economic gloom. Their focus on corruption vulnerabilities across six core state functions – fiscal governance, central banking, financial oversight, market regulation, rule of law…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Feb 11, 2025
The whispers of economic stability in Pakistan are laced with caution. A recent Fitch Ratings note paints a picture of a nation perched precariously on a ledge, a single misstep away from tumbling back into crisis. While the immediate outlook appears posi…
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

Senate Turmoil: Procedural Missteps and Political Tensions

Senate Turmoil: Procedural Missteps and Political Tensions

Feb 22, 2025
Recent events in the Senate have raised serious concerns about the conduct of parliamentary affairs. On Monday, Deputy Chairman Syedal Khan Nasar sparked controversy by withholding the results of a vote on a motion concerning the State Bank of Pakistan (A…
Navigating Pakistan’s Current Account Challenges

Navigating Pakistan’s Current Account Challenges

Feb 21, 2025
Pakistan’s economy has experienced a temporary setback with a current account deficit of $420 million in January, following five consecutive months of surplus from August to December. This reversal highlights the ongoing pressure of debt repayments and ri…
The Siege of Parachinar

The Siege of Parachinar

Feb 20, 2025
The fragile peace in Kurram was shattered once again. Despite a state-sanctioned ceasefire, the whispers of violence had never truly faded, and now, they had erupted into a chorus of gunfire. The target this time: an aid convoy, a lifeline for the besiege…
The Whispers of Cholistan

The Whispers of Cholistan

Feb 19, 2025
The sun beat down on the parched earth of Cholistan, baking the cracked clay and the sparse, struggling vegetation. For generations, the whispers of the wind carried tales of hardship and uncertainty for the farmers who clung to this unforgiving land. The…
The Looming Shadow of Terror

The Looming Shadow of Terror

Feb 17, 2025
The Afghan Taliban's ongoing support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is no longer a secret, and its consequences are alarming. A recent UN report confirms what Pakistan has long asserted: the Taliban's relationship with the TTP has evolved from t…
Echoes of Resistance

Echoes of Resistance

Feb 16, 2025
The hum of discontent had grown into a steady thrum.  The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), and its freshly minted amendments, hung over Pakistan like a suffocating blanket. Journalists, once vibrant voices, now spoke in hushed tones, their fing…
The Price of Truth

The Price of Truth

Feb 15, 2025
The flickering fluorescent light of the newsroom cast long shadows as I stared at the CPJ report. 85 journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Six in Pakistan. Six. Each number a life extinguished, a voice silenced. My heart ached, not just for the …
Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Feb 14, 2025
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has delivered yet another blow to Pakistan’s already tarnished reputation in governance. The country’s score has dropped by two points in 2024, standing at an abysmal 27. This decline …
Judicial Independence Under Threat

Judicial Independence Under Threat

Feb 13, 2025
Islamabad – Concerns are escalating regarding the independence of Pakistan's judiciary, with critics alleging a systematic effort to undermine its autonomy. Following the 26th Amendment, a pattern has emerged where judges perceived as independent or disse…
Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Feb 12, 2025
The IMF mission's arrival in Islamabad sparked a flicker of hope amidst the economic gloom. Their focus on corruption vulnerabilities across six core state functions – fiscal governance, central banking, financial oversight, market regulation, rule of law…
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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