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Firing at Tiger Shroff’s car; images of suspects emerge
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Firing at Tiger Shroff’s car; images of suspects emerge

Following a shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle in Mumbai, the police have obtained images of the suspects. According to Indian media reports, an investigation into the incident—which…

Clean surroundings, safer communities

Clean surroundings, safer communities

Oct 19, 2026
Dengue fever is once again emerging as a serious public health concern, and the growing risk demands responsible action from citizens as well as relevant authorities. While dengue is preventable to a considerable extent, negligence in controlling mosquito…
Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Jun 12, 2025
With the launch of the ambitious Uraan programme, the government has set its sights on a bold export target of $100 billion within five years. The plan is intended to galvanize Pakistan’s economic revival and position it as a competitive player in the glo…
Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Jun 10, 2025
The recent World Bank revelation that nearly 45 percent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line is deeply alarming, though hardly unexpected. Even more concerning is the surge in extreme poverty, which has increased from 4.9 percent to 16.5 …
Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Jun 07, 2025
The recent murder of teenager Sana Yousaf has once again forced our nation to confront a harrowing truth: punitive justice alone cannot dismantle the deeply rooted misogyny that breeds violence against women. Despite the high-profile Supreme Court ruling …
Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Jun 06, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent remarks on consulting provinces to increase Pakistan’s water storage capacity—particularly in light of India’s announcement of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signal a proactive but possibly misplaced approa…
Bridging the Development Gap

Bridging the Development Gap

Jun 05, 2025
The federal government’s target of Rs4.1 trillion for national development expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year presents a sobering reality: Islamabad's share in driving long-term economic growth continues to diminish amid an unrelenting resource crunc…
A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

Jun 04, 2025
Recent diplomatic moves between Pakistan and Afghanistan, aided by China's strategic involvement, have opened a window of cautious optimism for regional stability. The decision to upgrade diplomatic representation—transforming each other’s envoys into ful…
Fiscal Fantasies vs. IMF Realities

Fiscal Fantasies vs. IMF Realities

Jun 03, 2025
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its federal budget on June 10, the government finds itself walking a tightrope between populist temptations and economic imperatives. With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) keeping a watchful eye on Islamabad’s fiscal de…
Blending Force with Diplomacy to Counter Terrorism

Blending Force with Diplomacy to Counter Terrorism

Jun 02, 2025
Pakistan continues to grapple with serious internal security threats, as recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan have shown. The resurgence of terrorist violence, particularly by banned militant groups like the TTP, has led to tragi…
Counterterrorism in Pakistan: The Need for a Holistic Strategy

Counterterrorism in Pakistan: The Need for a Holistic Strategy

Jun 01, 2025
Recent developments underscore Pakistan’s ongoing internal security challenges, with terrorism continuing to plague the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The military’s media wing reported that 12 terrorists were eliminated in counterterror…
Title: Policing the Web: A Call for Cyber Ethics and Accountability

Title: Policing the Web: A Call for Cyber Ethics and Accountability

May 31, 2025
In an age defined by the digital gaze, where every moment can be recorded, posted, and weaponized, the concept of dignity is in grave peril. The recent incident in Kasur, where videos of 55 individuals—arrested at an alleged "illegal" party—were deliberat…
For whom was the message hidden in his unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha reveals the answer.
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Sports

For whom was the message hidden in his unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha reveals the answer.

During a difficult period, Agha turned…

Sri Lanka’s South African coach’s desire to tour the northern regions after cycling in Margalla
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Sri Lanka’s South African coach’s desire to tour the northern regions after cycling in Margalla

Gary Kirsten, head coach of the…

Important progress to promote foreign investment in Pakistan
October 19, 2026 Business | Latest News

Important progress to promote foreign investment in Pakistan

A significant development has emerged regarding…

Clean surroundings, safer communities
October 19, 2026 Editorial

Clean surroundings, safer communities

Dengue fever is once again emerging…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Rethinking E-Commerce Levies in the Digital Age

Rethinking E-Commerce Levies in the Digital Age

Jun 13, 2025
For the first time in Pakistan’s fiscal history, the federal government has turned its attention decisively towards the digital economy. With the proposed measures in the 2025-26 federal budget, the government aims to bring online commerce under the tax n…
Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Stability Restored, But Will Growth Take Flight?

Jun 12, 2025
With the launch of the ambitious Uraan programme, the government has set its sights on a bold export target of $100 billion within five years. The plan is intended to galvanize Pakistan’s economic revival and position it as a competitive player in the glo…
Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Rising Poverty in Pakistan: A Call for Urgent and Targeted Action

Jun 10, 2025
The recent World Bank revelation that nearly 45 percent of Pakistan’s population lives below the poverty line is deeply alarming, though hardly unexpected. Even more concerning is the surge in extreme poverty, which has increased from 4.9 percent to 16.5 …
Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Tackling the Roots of Violence Against Women

Jun 07, 2025
The recent murder of teenager Sana Yousaf has once again forced our nation to confront a harrowing truth: punitive justice alone cannot dismantle the deeply rooted misogyny that breeds violence against women. Despite the high-profile Supreme Court ruling …
Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Beyond Dams and Costly Hydropower

Jun 06, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent remarks on consulting provinces to increase Pakistan’s water storage capacity—particularly in light of India’s announcement of suspending the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)—signal a proactive but possibly misplaced approa…
Bridging the Development Gap

Bridging the Development Gap

Jun 05, 2025
The federal government’s target of Rs4.1 trillion for national development expenditure in the upcoming fiscal year presents a sobering reality: Islamabad's share in driving long-term economic growth continues to diminish amid an unrelenting resource crunc…
A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

A New Chapter in Pak-Afghan Diplomacy: Opportunities and Cautions

Jun 04, 2025
Recent diplomatic moves between Pakistan and Afghanistan, aided by China's strategic involvement, have opened a window of cautious optimism for regional stability. The decision to upgrade diplomatic representation—transforming each other’s envoys into ful…
Fiscal Fantasies vs. IMF Realities

Fiscal Fantasies vs. IMF Realities

Jun 03, 2025
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its federal budget on June 10, the government finds itself walking a tightrope between populist temptations and economic imperatives. With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) keeping a watchful eye on Islamabad’s fiscal de…
Blending Force with Diplomacy to Counter Terrorism

Blending Force with Diplomacy to Counter Terrorism

Jun 02, 2025
Pakistan continues to grapple with serious internal security threats, as recent developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan have shown. The resurgence of terrorist violence, particularly by banned militant groups like the TTP, has led to tragi…
Counterterrorism in Pakistan: The Need for a Holistic Strategy

Counterterrorism in Pakistan: The Need for a Holistic Strategy

Jun 01, 2025
Recent developments underscore Pakistan’s ongoing internal security challenges, with terrorism continuing to plague the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The military’s media wing reported that 12 terrorists were eliminated in counterterror…
For whom was the message hidden in his unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha reveals the answer.
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Sports

For whom was the message hidden in his unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha reveals the answer.

During a difficult period, Agha turned…

Sri Lanka’s South African coach’s desire to tour the northern regions after cycling in Margalla
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Sri Lanka’s South African coach’s desire to tour the northern regions after cycling in Margalla

Gary Kirsten, head coach of the…

Important progress to promote foreign investment in Pakistan
October 19, 2026 Business | Latest News

Important progress to promote foreign investment in Pakistan

A significant development has emerged regarding…

Clean surroundings, safer communities
October 19, 2026 Editorial

Clean surroundings, safer communities

Dengue fever is once again emerging…

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