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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…
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…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope Walk

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope Walk

Mar 13, 2025
Pakistan's economic landscape, though showing signs of recovery from the brink of collapse, remains a precarious balancing act. The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) recent decision to halt its monetary easing cycle, despite a significant drop in inflation, …
Echoes in the Courtyard: Beyond the Fatwa

Echoes in the Courtyard: Beyond the Fatwa

Mar 12, 2025
The dust motes danced in the afternoon sun, filtering through the latticed windows of Darul Uloom Haqqania. Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s voice, usually booming with political fervor, was thick with grief and a resolute anger. The echoes of the recent suicide b…
Brace for Water Shortages

Brace for Water Shortages

Mar 11, 2025
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has issued a stark warning to Punjab and Sindh, the primary agricultural hubs of Pakistan, about an anticipated 30-35% water shortage for the remainder of the Rabi crop season. This crisis threatens key crops, inclu…
The Self-Inflicted Decline of American Influence

The Self-Inflicted Decline of American Influence

Mar 10, 2025
The Trump administration’s mission to ‘Make America Great Again’ seems to be unfolding in a paradoxical manner—by systematically dismantling the very foundations that contributed to America's global influence. From alienating long-time allies and undermin…
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 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…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope Walk

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope Walk

Mar 13, 2025
Pakistan's economic landscape, though showing signs of recovery from the brink of collapse, remains a precarious balancing act. The State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) recent decision to halt its monetary easing cycle, despite a significant drop in inflation, …
Echoes in the Courtyard: Beyond the Fatwa

Echoes in the Courtyard: Beyond the Fatwa

Mar 12, 2025
The dust motes danced in the afternoon sun, filtering through the latticed windows of Darul Uloom Haqqania. Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s voice, usually booming with political fervor, was thick with grief and a resolute anger. The echoes of the recent suicide b…
Brace for Water Shortages

Brace for Water Shortages

Mar 11, 2025
The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has issued a stark warning to Punjab and Sindh, the primary agricultural hubs of Pakistan, about an anticipated 30-35% water shortage for the remainder of the Rabi crop season. This crisis threatens key crops, inclu…
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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