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Senate unanimously passes Passport Act Amendment Bill 2026
Latest News | Pakistan

Senate unanimously passes Passport Act Amendment Bill 2026

Islamabad: In the Senate session, the House unanimously passed the bill to amend the Passports Act 1974, demanding the immediate abolition of the permission to issue blue passports to children…

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…
The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

Mar 29, 2025
The foreboding pronouncements of Pakistan’s media fraternity have, with grim certainty, morphed into a tangible reality. The recent invocation of the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against journalists and citizens alike is not merely a…
A Step in the Right Direction

A Step in the Right Direction

Mar 28, 2025
The news from Islamabad brought a collective sigh of relief. The confirmation of the IMF deal, encompassing both the first review of the Extended Fund Facility and the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement, felt like a much-needed shot in…
A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

Mar 27, 2025
The historically strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again come under the spotlight following the recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq, to Kabul. His engagements with Afghan Taliban off…
A Bitter Pill for Consumers

A Bitter Pill for Consumers

Mar 26, 2025
The government of Pakistan had planned to announce a significant reduction in retail electricity prices, aiming to provide relief to consumers, especially the low- and middle-income households struggling with runaway inflation. However, these plans were u…
Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Mar 25, 2025
Pakistan's predicament is a stark illustration of climate injustice. The nation, contributing a negligible fraction of global greenhouse gases, finds itself grappling with the devastating consequences of a crisis it barely created. The 2022 floods, a cata…
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…
Strait of Hormuz closure; French President arrives in UAE on Gulf tour
October 19, 2026 Latest News | World

Strait of Hormuz closure; French President arrives in UAE on Gulf tour

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in…

Who was the hidden message in the unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha told
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Who was the hidden message in the unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha told

Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha made…

Iran accuses French President of double standards, criticizes remarks regarding protests
October 19, 2026 Latest News | World

Iran accuses French President of double standards, criticizes remarks regarding protests

Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry…

There is no longer any room for encroachments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; a grand operation against encroachments has begun.
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

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

Peshawar: A major operation against encroachments…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner

The Lingering Shadow of the Commissioner

Mar 30, 2025
Sikandar Sultan Raja's departure as Chief Election Commissioner, while formally marking the end of his five-year term, leaves behind a disquieting residue of controversy and eroded trust. That his tenure concluded at all feels like a minor victory, given …
The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

The Chilling Grip of PECA on Pakistan’s Media

Mar 29, 2025
The foreboding pronouncements of Pakistan’s media fraternity have, with grim certainty, morphed into a tangible reality. The recent invocation of the amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) against journalists and citizens alike is not merely a…
A Step in the Right Direction

A Step in the Right Direction

Mar 28, 2025
The news from Islamabad brought a collective sigh of relief. The confirmation of the IMF deal, encompassing both the first review of the Extended Fund Facility and the new Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement, felt like a much-needed shot in…
A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

A Path to Improved Pak-Afghan Relations

Mar 27, 2025
The historically strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again come under the spotlight following the recent visit of Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq, to Kabul. His engagements with Afghan Taliban off…
A Bitter Pill for Consumers

A Bitter Pill for Consumers

Mar 26, 2025
The government of Pakistan had planned to announce a significant reduction in retail electricity prices, aiming to provide relief to consumers, especially the low- and middle-income households struggling with runaway inflation. However, these plans were u…
Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Forging a Climate-Resilient Pakistan

Mar 25, 2025
Pakistan's predicament is a stark illustration of climate injustice. The nation, contributing a negligible fraction of global greenhouse gases, finds itself grappling with the devastating consequences of a crisis it barely created. The 2022 floods, a cata…
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…
Strait of Hormuz closure; French President arrives in UAE on Gulf tour
October 19, 2026 Latest News | World

Strait of Hormuz closure; French President arrives in UAE on Gulf tour

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in…

Who was the hidden message in the unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha told
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Sports

Who was the hidden message in the unique celebration after the century? Salman Ali Agha told

Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha made…

Iran accuses French President of double standards, criticizes remarks regarding protests
October 19, 2026 Latest News | World

Iran accuses French President of double standards, criticizes remarks regarding protests

Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry…

There is no longer any room for encroachments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; a grand operation against encroachments has begun.
October 19, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

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

Peshawar: A major operation against encroachments…

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