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Iran Writes to UN and IAEA Over US $20 Million Reward Offer for Nuclear Information
Latest News | World

Iran Writes to UN and IAEA Over US $20 Million Reward Offer for Nuclear Information

TEHRAN: Iran has written to the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), protesting against a US announcement offering a reward for information about Iran’s nuclear programme. Last…

Time for hard decisions

Time for hard decisions

Nov 11, 2026
Pakistan needs an agricultural policy that looks beyond one crop and one season. Farmers require predictable policies, consumers need affordable food, and the national economy needs stability. These objectives are not contradictory if planning is based on…
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…
Iranian President Pezeshkian Arrives in Türkiye for COP31, Says He Will Raise Environmental Damage Caused by US and Israeli Actions
November 11, 2026 Latest News | World

Iranian President Pezeshkian Arrives in Türkiye for COP31, Says He Will Raise Environmental Damage Caused by US and Israeli Actions

ANTALYA: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived…

Rubio Says Economic Pressure on Iran Is Beginning to Show Results, Rules Out Need for Further Major Military Operations
November 11, 2026 Latest News | World

Rubio Says Economic Pressure on Iran Is Beginning to Show Results, Rules Out Need for Further Major Military Operations

PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco…

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Begins Spiritual Journey in US Prison, Studies Quran and Bible
November 11, 2026 Latest News | World

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Begins Spiritual Journey in US Prison, Studies Quran and Bible

NEW YORK: Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás…

POEPA Chairman Syed Athar Iqbal Takes Initiative to Promote Overseas Employment for Balochistan Youth
November 11, 2026 Latest News | National

POEPA Chairman Syed Athar Iqbal Takes Initiative to Promote Overseas Employment for Balochistan Youth

Islamabad: Chairman of the Pakistan Overseas…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

State’s Misplaced Priorities

State’s Misplaced Priorities

Mar 31, 2025
Faced with mounting challenges, the ruling elite has deployed high-level committees to address pressing issues. However, the recent initiatives taken by these committees raise serious concerns about whether Pakistan’s leadership is focusing on the right p…
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 …
Iranian President Pezeshkian Arrives in Türkiye for COP31, Says He Will Raise Environmental Damage Caused by US and Israeli Actions
November 11, 2026 Latest News | World

Iranian President Pezeshkian Arrives in Türkiye for COP31, Says He Will Raise Environmental Damage Caused by US and Israeli Actions

ANTALYA: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived…

Rubio Says Economic Pressure on Iran Is Beginning to Show Results, Rules Out Need for Further Major Military Operations
November 11, 2026 Latest News | World

Rubio Says Economic Pressure on Iran Is Beginning to Show Results, Rules Out Need for Further Major Military Operations

PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco…

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Begins Spiritual Journey in US Prison, Studies Quran and Bible
November 11, 2026 Latest News | World

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Begins Spiritual Journey in US Prison, Studies Quran and Bible

NEW YORK: Venezuela’s ousted president, Nicolás…

POEPA Chairman Syed Athar Iqbal Takes Initiative to Promote Overseas Employment for Balochistan Youth
November 11, 2026 Latest News | National

POEPA Chairman Syed Athar Iqbal Takes Initiative to Promote Overseas Employment for Balochistan Youth

Islamabad: Chairman of the Pakistan Overseas…

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