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Crawley’s last-over ‘theatrics’ against India spark time-wasting row at Lord’s

Beacon of hope
The recently unveiled Pakistan Non-Formal Education (NFE) Report 2023-24 paints a picture of both urgent need and promising progress. With an alarming 25.37 million children out of school, exacerbated by the lingering effects of COVID-19 and recent floods…
The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue
The recent violence in South Asia once again underscores the dangerous volatility of the region’s geopolitical landscape. The tragic attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan highlight the deep-rooted mistrust…
Media’s War Games Must End
In times of heightened tension, the media has a critical responsibility: to inform the public with clarity, accuracy, and restraint. Yet, in the face of conflict — particularly one between nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan — many media outl…
On the Brink: South Asia Must Step Back from the Edge
Fear and uncertainty are once again gripping South Asia, as hostilities between Pakistan and India escalate dangerously. The current crisis, sparked by India’s unverified allegations regarding the Pahalgam killings and the launch of its aggressive ‘Operat…
On the Brink of War
The subcontinent stands at a dangerous crossroads following India’s brazen and provocative strikes on multiple locations in Azad Kashmir and Punjab. Launched under the guise of “Operation Sindoor,” these cross-border attacks have claimed at least 31 Pakis…
India’s Water Aggression: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan
India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and its subsequent restriction of Chenab River flows—reportedly reducing water discharge into Pakistan by nearly 90 per cent—has crossed a critical red line. This alarming action, taken in the…
Coercive Tax Recovery A Risky Path Forward
TheTax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 grants the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sweeping new powers aimed at accelerating tax recovery. These changes, while ostensibly designed to plug revenue leaks and reduce the backlog of tax disputes pending in cour…
Normalised Instability: A Barrier to Investment
The recent spate of attacks on foreign fast-food chains across Pakistan has once again exposed a glaring vulnerability in the country’s investment climate: the state’s failure to uphold law and order consistently. While Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has …
A Watershed Moment: Fair Distribution Key to Agricultural Revival
Things may finally be looking up for Pakistan’s embattled farmers. After a difficult start to the Kharif season due to severe water shortages in March, the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has now called a meeting of its advisory committee to review th…
Press Freedom Under Siege
World Press Freedom Day arrives this year not as a celebration, but as a cry for help. Journalism — the bedrock of democratic accountability — is now rated “poor” in half of the world’s countries for the first time, according to Reporters Without Borders …
Unity in Crisis: A Moment to Heal and Strengthen Pakistan
There are moments in a nation’s journey when the resilience of its people becomes its greatest asset. The recent developments in the region have brought one such moment for Pakistan—a reminder that despite political rifts, economic stress, and societal di…

Russia attacks west Ukraine with drones and missiles, kills two

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship

President Pezeshkian sustained leg injury in Israeli airstrike last month: report

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot

Time to Rekindle the Peace Process on Kashmir
The recent ceasefire between Pakistan and India, brokered by the United States and other international actors, marks a crucial and welcome development in a region often marred by volatility and mistrust. Though initial reports indicated some violations, t…
The Kashmir Flashpoint and the Urgency of Dialogue
The recent violence in South Asia once again underscores the dangerous volatility of the region’s geopolitical landscape. The tragic attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan highlight the deep-rooted mistrust…
Media’s War Games Must End
In times of heightened tension, the media has a critical responsibility: to inform the public with clarity, accuracy, and restraint. Yet, in the face of conflict — particularly one between nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan — many media outl…
On the Brink: South Asia Must Step Back from the Edge
Fear and uncertainty are once again gripping South Asia, as hostilities between Pakistan and India escalate dangerously. The current crisis, sparked by India’s unverified allegations regarding the Pahalgam killings and the launch of its aggressive ‘Operat…
On the Brink of War
The subcontinent stands at a dangerous crossroads following India’s brazen and provocative strikes on multiple locations in Azad Kashmir and Punjab. Launched under the guise of “Operation Sindoor,” these cross-border attacks have claimed at least 31 Pakis…
India’s Water Aggression: A Wake-Up Call for Pakistan
India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and its subsequent restriction of Chenab River flows—reportedly reducing water discharge into Pakistan by nearly 90 per cent—has crossed a critical red line. This alarming action, taken in the…
Coercive Tax Recovery A Risky Path Forward
TheTax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 grants the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sweeping new powers aimed at accelerating tax recovery. These changes, while ostensibly designed to plug revenue leaks and reduce the backlog of tax disputes pending in cour…
Normalised Instability: A Barrier to Investment
The recent spate of attacks on foreign fast-food chains across Pakistan has once again exposed a glaring vulnerability in the country’s investment climate: the state’s failure to uphold law and order consistently. While Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has …
A Watershed Moment: Fair Distribution Key to Agricultural Revival
Things may finally be looking up for Pakistan’s embattled farmers. After a difficult start to the Kharif season due to severe water shortages in March, the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has now called a meeting of its advisory committee to review th…
Press Freedom Under Siege
World Press Freedom Day arrives this year not as a celebration, but as a cry for help. Journalism — the bedrock of democratic accountability — is now rated “poor” in half of the world’s countries for the first time, according to Reporters Without Borders …

Russia attacks west Ukraine with drones and missiles, kills two

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship

President Pezeshkian sustained leg injury in Israeli airstrike last month: report

At the Daily Patriot, our mission is not just to report the facts, but to ignite national discourse, empower voices often unheard, and uphold the integrity of journalism. In an era of noise, we stand firm in our commitment to truth, transparency, and the trust of the people

Salman Khan Niazi

Chairman, Daily The Patriot