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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…

A Call for Dialogue and Restraint in South Asia

May 20, 2025

Following the recent US-brokered ceasefire, there is a small window of opportunity for Pakistan and India to reassess the trajectory of their relationship. While the guns have momentarily fallen silent, peace remains fragile. The post-conflict atmosphere …

A Moment for Restraint and Dialogue in South Asia

May 19, 2025

With South Asia’s peace hanging in delicate balance, the recent hostilities between India and Pakistan underscore a pressing need for political maturity and diplomatic wisdom on both sides. In this volatile regional climate, it is reassuring to witness a …

A Long‑Overdue Pivot Toward an Export‑Led Economy

May 18, 2025

Pakistan’s chronically inward‑looking trade regime is finally set for a long‑needed overhaul. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s newly approved roadmap promises to cut the average customs tariff almost in half—from 19 per cent to 9.5 per cent within five yea…

Tough Choices for a Sustainable Economy

May 17, 2025

The early round of technical-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the upcoming budget makes one thing clear: fiscal discipline will remain non-negotiable under the $7bn financing facility. The IMF’s insistence on a tig…

Peace Over Provocation

May 16, 2025

The recent US-brokered ceasefire between Pakistan and India has brought a temporary halt to hostilities, but sustainable peace in South Asia requires much more than a pause in conflict. Rebuilding trust between the two nuclear-armed neighbours will demand…

The Urgent Need for Peace Between India and Pakistan

May 15, 2025

Last week’s military confrontation between Pakistan and India served as a chilling reminder of how perilously close the two nuclear-armed neighbors can come to catastrophe. As both sides count their casualties, tend to the wounded, and mourn their dead, i…

A Test for Regional Trust and Security

May 14, 2025

The recent trilateral engagement between Pakistan, China, and the Afghan Taliban in Kabul marks another attempt to address long-standing regional concerns of security and economic integration. While the world continues to grapple with how to deal with the…

Time to Rekindle the Peace Process on Kashmir

May 13, 2025

The recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, brokered by the United States and other international actors, marks a crucial and welcome development in a region often marred by volatility and mistrust. Though initial reports indicated some violations, t…

The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue

May 12, 2025

The recent violence in South Asia once again underscores the dangerous volatility of the region’s geopolitical landscape. The tragic attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan highlight the deep-rooted mistrust…

Media’s War Games Must End

May 11, 2025

In times of heightened tension, the media has a critical responsibility: to inform the public with clarity, accuracy, and restraint. Yet, in the face of conflict — particularly one between nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan — many media outl…

October 19, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

There is no longer any room for encroachments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; a grand operation against encroachments has begun.

October 19, 2026 Business | Latest News

Next year, load-shedding will be carried out at the transformer level rather than on feeders prone to electricity theft, says Awais Leghari.

October 19, 2026 Entertainment | Latest News

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

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.

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

A Fragile Peace, A Crucial Opportunity

May 21, 2025

The recent de-escalation between Pakistan and India offers a much-needed respite in a region too often shadowed by the threat of conflict. While the ceasefire may be tentative, it signals a willingness—at least for now—by both sides to step back from the …