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Balochistan Bleeds While Delhi Plots

A crowded future
As the world observes World Population Day on July 11, it's a moment for global reflection on demographic shifts and their profound implications. For Pakistan, this day carries an especially critical weight. With a population exceeding 255 million an…
The Indus Canal Controversy and PPP’s Crisis of Credibility
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) finds itself in an unenviable position as public backlash mounts over the federal government’s canal-building plans under the Green Pakistan Initiative. While the initiative is being touted as a project of "national intere…
A Nation Held Hostage by Its Leaders
Pakistan’s democratic experiment, already beleaguered by decades of institutional imbalance and political immaturity, appears to have come to a grinding halt. What was once a sputtering process has now seemingly stalled completely. Years of polarisation, …
Balochistan’s Crisis Demands Dialogue, Not Suppression
The recent conclusion of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal’s (BNP-M) 20-day protest sit-in outside Quetta underscores the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Balochistan. Although BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal decided to end the protest after the…
A Risky Shortcut to Economic Revival
The recently announced incentives package for overseas Pakistanis by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, though wrapped in patriotism and gratitude, represents a deeper malaise within Pakistan’s economic policy—a chronic case of the Dutch disease, albeit witho…
Reigniting National Unity and Pride
In a defining moment at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), delivered a speech that was far more than ceremonial—it was a passionate reaffirmation of Pakistan’s ideological foundatio…
Strengthening Pakistan-Iran Counterterrorism Cooperation
The recent brutal killings of eight Pakistani workers in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province mark a tragic low in an already volatile border region. This heinous act, reportedly carried out execution-style, is not just an attack on innocent lives, but a de…
Facing the Heat
Another punishing wave of extreme weather has arrived, with the Met Office predicting a severe heatwave gripping much of Pakistan through the week. Temperatures are expected to soar 6°C to 8°C above normal in southern regions, while the rest of the countr…
Silencing Dissent: A Blow to Democracy
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) recent notice to former senator Farhatullah Babar is not just a bureaucratic maneuver—it is a disturbing signal of the state's growing intolerance toward dissenting voices. Ostensibly prompted by a private citizen’…
Abandoned Promises: The West Must Act Now for Afghan Refugees
The West’s handling of the Afghan refugee crisis is nothing short of a moral failure. After two decades of war that left Afghanistan devastated, Western countries are now turning their backs on the very people who risked their lives to support their missi…
America’s Academic Doors Closing on Bright Pakistani Minds
For decades, the United States stood as a beacon of opportunity for young, talented Pakistanis seeking world-class education and research opportunities. Prestigious exchange programs such as Fulbright and the Global Undergraduate Exchange Programme for Pa…

A crowded future

UAE assures Mohsin Naqvi of making visa process for Pakistanis easier

Gold price rises again

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

The Law of the Jungle in the Middle East
As violence continues to ravage the Middle East, two epicenters of destruction—Gaza and Yemen—have come to symbolize the collapse of international norms and the rise of unrestrained aggression. The death toll climbs with chilling consistency, yet the glob…
The Indus Canal Controversy and PPP’s Crisis of Credibility
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) finds itself in an unenviable position as public backlash mounts over the federal government’s canal-building plans under the Green Pakistan Initiative. While the initiative is being touted as a project of "national intere…
A Nation Held Hostage by Its Leaders
Pakistan’s democratic experiment, already beleaguered by decades of institutional imbalance and political immaturity, appears to have come to a grinding halt. What was once a sputtering process has now seemingly stalled completely. Years of polarisation, …
Balochistan’s Crisis Demands Dialogue, Not Suppression
The recent conclusion of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal’s (BNP-M) 20-day protest sit-in outside Quetta underscores the ongoing political and humanitarian crisis in Balochistan. Although BNP-M chief Akhtar Mengal decided to end the protest after the…
A Risky Shortcut to Economic Revival
The recently announced incentives package for overseas Pakistanis by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, though wrapped in patriotism and gratitude, represents a deeper malaise within Pakistan’s economic policy—a chronic case of the Dutch disease, albeit witho…
Reigniting National Unity and Pride
In a defining moment at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), delivered a speech that was far more than ceremonial—it was a passionate reaffirmation of Pakistan’s ideological foundatio…
Strengthening Pakistan-Iran Counterterrorism Cooperation
The recent brutal killings of eight Pakistani workers in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province mark a tragic low in an already volatile border region. This heinous act, reportedly carried out execution-style, is not just an attack on innocent lives, but a de…
Facing the Heat
Another punishing wave of extreme weather has arrived, with the Met Office predicting a severe heatwave gripping much of Pakistan through the week. Temperatures are expected to soar 6°C to 8°C above normal in southern regions, while the rest of the countr…
Silencing Dissent: A Blow to Democracy
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) recent notice to former senator Farhatullah Babar is not just a bureaucratic maneuver—it is a disturbing signal of the state's growing intolerance toward dissenting voices. Ostensibly prompted by a private citizen’…
Abandoned Promises: The West Must Act Now for Afghan Refugees
The West’s handling of the Afghan refugee crisis is nothing short of a moral failure. After two decades of war that left Afghanistan devastated, Western countries are now turning their backs on the very people who risked their lives to support their missi…

A crowded future

UAE assures Mohsin Naqvi of making visa process for Pakistanis easier

Gold price rises again

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