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Turning geography into opportunity

The significance of the project extends beyond bilateral relations. Improved railway connectivity among Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan can contribute to broader regional integration by facilitating the movement of goods, services…

Budget: The Real Questions

Budget: The Real Questions

Jun 16, 2026
Asif MahmoodIn our context, budgets are usually seen through two familiar lenses. One is to view them as a supporter of the government, and the other is to view them as an opponent. In the first case, every budget is declared excellent; in the second, eve…
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray asElections Loom

India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray asElections Loom

Jan 13, 2026
Mujib Mashal and Saif HasnatJan 11, 2025 It began with messy political finger pointing, before quickly escalating into diplomatic and trade fallout. Then, over the past week, two nations turned their spat into what could amount to a sports boycott of e…
Trumpism or International Law? 

Trumpism or International Law? 

Jan 12, 2026
Asif Mahmood  Can the president of Venezuela be tried in the United States, before an American court, under American law? The International Court of Justice answered this question clearly in 2002. The answer is no. A sitting president of one state…
Islamabad’s green legacy at risk

Islamabad’s green legacy at risk

Jan 12, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi In recent years, Islamabad, often hailed as one of the greenest capitals in South Asia, has witnessed a disturbing trend: the rapid deforestation of its lush green spaces. From urban development to infrastructure projects, the ongo…
Measure national success by how the poor actually live

Measure national success by how the poor actually live

Jan 11, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Most official accounts show Pakistan’s economy periodically turns the corner. GDP growth ticks up, reserves stabilize, deficits narrow, and international lenders express cautious approval. Yet for millions of households, especially…

Balochistan Tourism Potential and failure of Government

Jan 10, 2026
Written By Amna Hoth Makran, once a princely state under a subsidiary alliance with British India, remained politically autonomous until the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The administrative changes led to the official end of Makran's princely status du…
Islamabad’s Forests and the CDA: What Are the Facts?

Islamabad’s Forests and the CDA: What Are the Facts?

Jan 10, 2026
Asif Mahmood Criticism over the brutal cutting of forests in Islamabad is no longer limited to constructive accountability. It is increasingly turning into criticism for the sake of criticism, or rather criticism driven by stubbornness, ego, and fashio…
A double-edged sword in economic growth

A double-edged sword in economic growth

Jan 09, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the world of economics, private sector credit is often hailed as the lifeblood of growth. This fuel drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and the expansion of businesses. However, the relationship between private sector credit an…
Dry winter conditions raise health concerns

Dry winter conditions raise health concerns

Jan 07, 2026
Winter has firmly settled across much of the country, bringing with it cold and dry weather that is expected to persist in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Office, most regions will continue to experience chilly mornings and nights, while …
Thank God Karachi Is Safe

Thank God Karachi Is Safe

Jan 06, 2026
Asif Mahmood Two developments stand out with striking clarity. The foiling of a major terrorist plot in Karachi and the joint statement issued after the seventh round of the Pakistan China Foreign Ministers Strategic Dialogue. Read together, they revea…
Pakistan’s name has been elevated on the global stage: SK Niazi
June 17, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Pakistan’s name has been elevated on the global stage: SK Niazi

The budget has not yet been…

The issue of government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan takes an interesting turn, independent candidate joins the Utsaqat Party
June 16, 2026 Pakistan

The issue of government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan takes an interesting turn, independent candidate joins the Utsaqat Party

After the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, the issue…

Melting glaciers are changing the underwater environment: Research
June 16, 2026 Latest News | Sci-Tech

Melting glaciers are changing the underwater environment: Research

Researchers have revealed that the number…

US-Iran deal; Oil prices see biggest drop ever; Crude oil hits $80
June 16, 2026 World

US-Iran deal; Oil prices see biggest drop ever; Crude oil hits $80

Crude oil prices fell sharply in…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

When Criminal Procedure Fails Public Trust

When Criminal Procedure Fails Public Trust

Jan 13, 2026
By: Dr. Abdul Ghani Justice is supposed to protect society while safeguarding individual liberty, but when criminal procedure stops serving this delicate balance, it begins to undermine public confidence in the law itself. A criminal justice system der…
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray asElections Loom

India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray asElections Loom

Jan 13, 2026
Mujib Mashal and Saif HasnatJan 11, 2025 It began with messy political finger pointing, before quickly escalating into diplomatic and trade fallout. Then, over the past week, two nations turned their spat into what could amount to a sports boycott of e…
Trumpism or International Law? 

Trumpism or International Law? 

Jan 12, 2026
Asif Mahmood  Can the president of Venezuela be tried in the United States, before an American court, under American law? The International Court of Justice answered this question clearly in 2002. The answer is no. A sitting president of one state…
Islamabad’s green legacy at risk

Islamabad’s green legacy at risk

Jan 12, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi In recent years, Islamabad, often hailed as one of the greenest capitals in South Asia, has witnessed a disturbing trend: the rapid deforestation of its lush green spaces. From urban development to infrastructure projects, the ongo…
Measure national success by how the poor actually live

Measure national success by how the poor actually live

Jan 11, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi Most official accounts show Pakistan’s economy periodically turns the corner. GDP growth ticks up, reserves stabilize, deficits narrow, and international lenders express cautious approval. Yet for millions of households, especially…

Balochistan Tourism Potential and failure of Government

Jan 10, 2026
Written By Amna Hoth Makran, once a princely state under a subsidiary alliance with British India, remained politically autonomous until the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The administrative changes led to the official end of Makran's princely status du…
Islamabad’s Forests and the CDA: What Are the Facts?

Islamabad’s Forests and the CDA: What Are the Facts?

Jan 10, 2026
Asif Mahmood Criticism over the brutal cutting of forests in Islamabad is no longer limited to constructive accountability. It is increasingly turning into criticism for the sake of criticism, or rather criticism driven by stubbornness, ego, and fashio…
A double-edged sword in economic growth

A double-edged sword in economic growth

Jan 09, 2026
By Sardar Khan Niazi In the world of economics, private sector credit is often hailed as the lifeblood of growth. This fuel drives innovation, entrepreneurship, and the expansion of businesses. However, the relationship between private sector credit an…
Dry winter conditions raise health concerns

Dry winter conditions raise health concerns

Jan 07, 2026
Winter has firmly settled across much of the country, bringing with it cold and dry weather that is expected to persist in the coming days. According to the Meteorological Office, most regions will continue to experience chilly mornings and nights, while …
Pakistan’s name has been elevated on the global stage: SK Niazi
June 17, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Pakistan’s name has been elevated on the global stage: SK Niazi

The budget has not yet been…

The issue of government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan takes an interesting turn, independent candidate joins the Utsaqat Party
June 16, 2026 Pakistan

The issue of government formation in Gilgit-Baltistan takes an interesting turn, independent candidate joins the Utsaqat Party

After the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, the issue…

Melting glaciers are changing the underwater environment: Research
June 16, 2026 Latest News | Sci-Tech

Melting glaciers are changing the underwater environment: Research

Researchers have revealed that the number…

US-Iran deal; Oil prices see biggest drop ever; Crude oil hits $80
June 16, 2026 World

US-Iran deal; Oil prices see biggest drop ever; Crude oil hits $80

Crude oil prices fell sharply in…

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