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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…
Reviving PIA: A Second Chance at Privatisation

Reviving PIA: A Second Chance at Privatisation

Mar 09, 2025
The government is preparing for a second attempt at privatising Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), promising prospective buyers an offer they “can’t refuse.” While the exact terms of this offer remain undisclosed, authorities are determined to address…
A Fleeting Commendation: Echoes and Realities

A Fleeting Commendation: Echoes and Realities

Mar 08, 2025
The television screen flickered, the anchor's voice a blur of excited pronouncements. "A turning point!" he declared, "A new dawn in US-Pakistan relations!" The words echoed in Zainab's small apartment, a stark contrast to the usual hum of daily anxieties…
The Echo of Broken Chains

The Echo of Broken Chains

Mar 07, 2025
The dust swirled around Zara's worn sandals as she hurried towards the makeshift clinic. The air, usually thick with the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening mangoes, was heavy with a different kind of tension today. Word had spread like wildfire: the ci…
A Coordinated Strategy Against Terrorism is Urgently Needed

A Coordinated Strategy Against Terrorism is Urgently Needed

Mar 06, 2025
Pakistan continues to face a persistent and multifaceted terrorism threat, yet the state has not been able to implement a matching counterterrorism (CT) response. The alarming rise in terror-related casualties, particularly among civilians and security pe…
Pakistan’s Economic Future at Stake

Pakistan’s Economic Future at Stake

Mar 05, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is currently in Islamabad to assess Pakistan’s progress on the $7 billion funding programme. The outcome of this review is critical, as it will determine whether the next tranche of funding will be disbursed…
Justice Denied

Justice Denied

Mar 04, 2025
The Pakistani justice system has utterly failed to protect women, as revealed by a recent report from the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO). The statistics are alarming—conviction rates for honour killings and rape stand at a mere 0.5%, w…
Judicial Independence Under Threat

Judicial Independence Under Threat

Mar 03, 2025
The concerns voiced by critics of the 26th Amendment have proven to be not only justified but alarmingly prescient. Since its enactment, the judiciary’s decisions have increasingly appeared to be influenced by executive interests, casting doubt on the ind…
A Legislature in Service of Itself

A Legislature in Service of Itself

Mar 02, 2025
One year into its tenure, the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan has managed to outpace its predecessors in legislative output, passing 47 laws in record time. On the surface, this would suggest an efficient and responsive legislature. However, a deeper e…
Ramazan Price Hikes: A Burden on the Common Citizen

Ramazan Price Hikes: A Burden on the Common Citizen

Mar 01, 2025
With the holy month of Ramazan set to begin in a day or two, an unfortunate and familiar trend has already surfaced: an unjustified surge in prices of essential commodities. While inflationary pressures have slightly eased compared to previous years, the …
The Need for Urgent Transformation

The Need for Urgent Transformation

Feb 28, 2025
The gap is huge, to say the least. Pakistani banks and the bankers who run them appear ill-prepared for the challenges being unleashed by rapid technological disruptions, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). While they are aware of the c…
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 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…
Reviving PIA: A Second Chance at Privatisation

Reviving PIA: A Second Chance at Privatisation

Mar 09, 2025
The government is preparing for a second attempt at privatising Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), promising prospective buyers an offer they “can’t refuse.” While the exact terms of this offer remain undisclosed, authorities are determined to address…
A Fleeting Commendation: Echoes and Realities

A Fleeting Commendation: Echoes and Realities

Mar 08, 2025
The television screen flickered, the anchor's voice a blur of excited pronouncements. "A turning point!" he declared, "A new dawn in US-Pakistan relations!" The words echoed in Zainab's small apartment, a stark contrast to the usual hum of daily anxieties…
The Echo of Broken Chains

The Echo of Broken Chains

Mar 07, 2025
The dust swirled around Zara's worn sandals as she hurried towards the makeshift clinic. The air, usually thick with the scent of sun-baked earth and ripening mangoes, was heavy with a different kind of tension today. Word had spread like wildfire: the ci…
A Coordinated Strategy Against Terrorism is Urgently Needed

A Coordinated Strategy Against Terrorism is Urgently Needed

Mar 06, 2025
Pakistan continues to face a persistent and multifaceted terrorism threat, yet the state has not been able to implement a matching counterterrorism (CT) response. The alarming rise in terror-related casualties, particularly among civilians and security pe…
Pakistan’s Economic Future at Stake

Pakistan’s Economic Future at Stake

Mar 05, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is currently in Islamabad to assess Pakistan’s progress on the $7 billion funding programme. The outcome of this review is critical, as it will determine whether the next tranche of funding will be disbursed…
Justice Denied

Justice Denied

Mar 04, 2025
The Pakistani justice system has utterly failed to protect women, as revealed by a recent report from the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO). The statistics are alarming—conviction rates for honour killings and rape stand at a mere 0.5%, w…
Judicial Independence Under Threat

Judicial Independence Under Threat

Mar 03, 2025
The concerns voiced by critics of the 26th Amendment have proven to be not only justified but alarmingly prescient. Since its enactment, the judiciary’s decisions have increasingly appeared to be influenced by executive interests, casting doubt on the ind…
A Legislature in Service of Itself

A Legislature in Service of Itself

Mar 02, 2025
One year into its tenure, the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan has managed to outpace its predecessors in legislative output, passing 47 laws in record time. On the surface, this would suggest an efficient and responsive legislature. However, a deeper e…
Ramazan Price Hikes: A Burden on the Common Citizen

Ramazan Price Hikes: A Burden on the Common Citizen

Mar 01, 2025
With the holy month of Ramazan set to begin in a day or two, an unfortunate and familiar trend has already surfaced: an unjustified surge in prices of essential commodities. While inflationary pressures have slightly eased compared to previous years, the …
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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