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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…
Echoes of Resistance

Echoes of Resistance

Feb 16, 2025
The hum of discontent had grown into a steady thrum.  The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), and its freshly minted amendments, hung over Pakistan like a suffocating blanket. Journalists, once vibrant voices, now spoke in hushed tones, their fing…
The Price of Truth

The Price of Truth

Feb 15, 2025
The flickering fluorescent light of the newsroom cast long shadows as I stared at the CPJ report. 85 journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Six in Pakistan. Six. Each number a life extinguished, a voice silenced. My heart ached, not just for the …
Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Feb 14, 2025
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has delivered yet another blow to Pakistan’s already tarnished reputation in governance. The country’s score has dropped by two points in 2024, standing at an abysmal 27. This decline …
Judicial Independence Under Threat

Judicial Independence Under Threat

Feb 13, 2025
Islamabad – Concerns are escalating regarding the independence of Pakistan's judiciary, with critics alleging a systematic effort to undermine its autonomy. Following the 26th Amendment, a pattern has emerged where judges perceived as independent or disse…
Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Feb 12, 2025
The IMF mission's arrival in Islamabad sparked a flicker of hope amidst the economic gloom. Their focus on corruption vulnerabilities across six core state functions – fiscal governance, central banking, financial oversight, market regulation, rule of law…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Feb 11, 2025
The whispers of economic stability in Pakistan are laced with caution. A recent Fitch Ratings note paints a picture of a nation perched precariously on a ledge, a single misstep away from tumbling back into crisis. While the immediate outlook appears posi…
A Door Still Open

A Door Still Open

Feb 10, 2025
As political tensions escalate in Pakistan, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has extended an olive branch to the opposition, reminding them that the door for dialogue remains open. However, the real question is whether the opposition, particularly the…
A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift

A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift

Feb 09, 2025
After years of resistance, the Pakistani government has finally decided to deregulate its wheat market, ending the practice of setting minimum support prices and engaging in procurement operations.  This move, while politically challenging, has been pushe…
The Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees

The Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees

Feb 08, 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to pause all US foreign aid programmes, including those funding essential health services for women and girls, is set to have devastating consequences for millions across the world, particularly in developing nations li…
Pakistan’s Fight for Survival

Pakistan’s Fight for Survival

Feb 07, 2025
The relentless sun beat down on the parched earth, mirroring the despair in Ayesha's heart. Her village, once a fertile haven, was now a dust bowl. The once-mighty Indus River, the lifeblood of their lands, had dwindled to a sluggish trickle. Ayesha, like…
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 Looming Shadow of Terror

The Looming Shadow of Terror

Feb 17, 2025
The Afghan Taliban's ongoing support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is no longer a secret, and its consequences are alarming. A recent UN report confirms what Pakistan has long asserted: the Taliban's relationship with the TTP has evolved from t…
Echoes of Resistance

Echoes of Resistance

Feb 16, 2025
The hum of discontent had grown into a steady thrum.  The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), and its freshly minted amendments, hung over Pakistan like a suffocating blanket. Journalists, once vibrant voices, now spoke in hushed tones, their fing…
The Price of Truth

The Price of Truth

Feb 15, 2025
The flickering fluorescent light of the newsroom cast long shadows as I stared at the CPJ report. 85 journalists killed in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Six in Pakistan. Six. Each number a life extinguished, a voice silenced. My heart ached, not just for the …
Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Corruption and Climate Crisis in Pakistan

Feb 14, 2025
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has delivered yet another blow to Pakistan’s already tarnished reputation in governance. The country’s score has dropped by two points in 2024, standing at an abysmal 27. This decline …
Judicial Independence Under Threat

Judicial Independence Under Threat

Feb 13, 2025
Islamabad – Concerns are escalating regarding the independence of Pakistan's judiciary, with critics alleging a systematic effort to undermine its autonomy. Following the 26th Amendment, a pattern has emerged where judges perceived as independent or disse…
Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Reforming Pakistan’s Foundations

Feb 12, 2025
The IMF mission's arrival in Islamabad sparked a flicker of hope amidst the economic gloom. Their focus on corruption vulnerabilities across six core state functions – fiscal governance, central banking, financial oversight, market regulation, rule of law…
Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Pakistan’s Economic Tightrope

Feb 11, 2025
The whispers of economic stability in Pakistan are laced with caution. A recent Fitch Ratings note paints a picture of a nation perched precariously on a ledge, a single misstep away from tumbling back into crisis. While the immediate outlook appears posi…
A Door Still Open

A Door Still Open

Feb 10, 2025
As political tensions escalate in Pakistan, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has extended an olive branch to the opposition, reminding them that the door for dialogue remains open. However, the real question is whether the opposition, particularly the…
A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift

A Long-Awaited but Disruptive Shift

Feb 09, 2025
After years of resistance, the Pakistani government has finally decided to deregulate its wheat market, ending the practice of setting minimum support prices and engaging in procurement operations.  This move, while politically challenging, has been pushe…
The Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees

The Cost of Aid Suspension: A Crisis for Women and Refugees

Feb 08, 2025
The Trump administration’s decision to pause all US foreign aid programmes, including those funding essential health services for women and girls, is set to have devastating consequences for millions across the world, particularly in developing nations li…
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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