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A Season of Risk

The latest forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) of widespread rain and snowfall across large parts of the country is both a blessing and a warning. From Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law

Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law

Jan 26, 2026
Asif Mahmood India’s systematic exploitation of natural resources in occupied Kashmir raises a fundamental question of international law. Who owns the resources of Kashmir? Does international law confer ownership rights upon an occupying power over the…
A budget built on reality, not borrowing

A budget built on reality, not borrowing

May 31, 2025
For a country like Pakistan, which relies heavily on foreign borrowing, preparing a national budget becomes even more complicated. Policymakers face a balancing act, managing liquidity in the face of debt maturities, rollovers, and mounting interest payme…
Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

May 31, 2025
The recent statement of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh cannot obscure the fact that, according to international law, Kashmir is not recognized as part of India's union territory. It remains a disputed territory, with its future awaiting resolution …
Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

May 30, 2025
Pakistan's capital markets have seen gradual improvements, but several challenges persist: Market Liquidity and Volatility, Investor Confidence, Regulatory Reforms, and Product Diversification. As Pakistan struggles with economic turbulence, the importanc…
A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

May 29, 2025
  Allah has created human beings with great wisdom. On one side, there are people who worship Allah, do good deeds, thank Him for His blessings, and treat others with kindness. They love helping others. These are the righteous people who follow th…
Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

May 27, 2025
Pakistan at the Brink: Challenges, Choices, and the Crucial 2025–26 Budget" As Pakistan prepares to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The upcoming budget is far more than a ro…
Isolated India

Isolated India

May 27, 2025
India’s current geopolitical standing is one of increasing isolation, particularly within the South Asian region. Thanks to the racist ideology of Hindutva , India's relationships with neighboring countries have become notably strained, leading many to pe…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 26, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 25, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Together for Pakistan

Together for Pakistan

May 24, 2025
In a remarkable display of national solidarity and statesmanship, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir hosted a dinner reception to honour Pakistan’s civil-military leadership and its resilient citizenry, following the country’s resolute response to Indi…
Hats off to ISPR

Hats off to ISPR

May 24, 2025
  Hats off to ISPR. The nation extends its deepest respect and admiration to ISPR. Its dedication does not just inspire; it ignites a fire within us all. In light of the recent conflict between Pakistan and India, ISPR has proven itself to be a be…
PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi
January 27, 2026 National

PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi

Let’s all come together for the…

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir
January 26, 2026 Latest News

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir

ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management…

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations
January 26, 2026 Latest News

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations

LAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin…

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
January 26, 2026 Pakistan

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life

LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in…

Sardar Khan Niazi

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

Load shedding in Pakistan: a crisis we refuse to solve

Load shedding in Pakistan: a crisis we refuse to solve

Jun 02, 2025
It is 2025, and yet Pakistan continues to grapple with a problem that should have long been consigned to the past: load shedding. Despite repeated assurances by successive governments and the installation of new power plants over the years, power outages …
A budget built on reality, not borrowing

A budget built on reality, not borrowing

May 31, 2025
For a country like Pakistan, which relies heavily on foreign borrowing, preparing a national budget becomes even more complicated. Policymakers face a balancing act, managing liquidity in the face of debt maturities, rollovers, and mounting interest payme…
Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

Rajnath’s Commentary on Kashmir: An International Law Perspective

May 31, 2025
The recent statement of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh cannot obscure the fact that, according to international law, Kashmir is not recognized as part of India's union territory. It remains a disputed territory, with its future awaiting resolution …
Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

Bridging the gap: capital markets and the crisis in banking

May 30, 2025
Pakistan's capital markets have seen gradual improvements, but several challenges persist: Market Liquidity and Volatility, Investor Confidence, Regulatory Reforms, and Product Diversification. As Pakistan struggles with economic turbulence, the importanc…
A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

A Tale of Helplessness and Apathy

May 29, 2025
  Allah has created human beings with great wisdom. On one side, there are people who worship Allah, do good deeds, thank Him for His blessings, and treat others with kindness. They love helping others. These are the righteous people who follow th…
Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

Pakistan’s Budget, Nation’s Future

May 27, 2025
Pakistan at the Brink: Challenges, Choices, and the Crucial 2025–26 Budget" As Pakistan prepares to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 10, the country finds itself at a defining moment. The upcoming budget is far more than a ro…
Isolated India

Isolated India

May 27, 2025
India’s current geopolitical standing is one of increasing isolation, particularly within the South Asian region. Thanks to the racist ideology of Hindutva , India's relationships with neighboring countries have become notably strained, leading many to pe…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 26, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

Pakistan must break free from the tobacco industry’s grip

May 25, 2025
As Pakistan confronts deepening economic challenges and an urgent need to broaden its revenue base, the tobacco industry has returned to its familiar play, deploying disinformation, exploiting loopholes, and amplifying panic over illicit trade. A flurry o…
Together for Pakistan

Together for Pakistan

May 24, 2025
In a remarkable display of national solidarity and statesmanship, Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir hosted a dinner reception to honour Pakistan’s civil-military leadership and its resilient citizenry, following the country’s resolute response to Indi…
PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi
January 27, 2026 National

PTI’s protest on February 8 will only cause harm: SK Niazi

Let’s all come together for the…

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir
January 26, 2026 Latest News

NDMA issues rain and snow alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir

ISLAMABAD : The National Disaster Management…

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations
January 26, 2026 Latest News

Pakistan launches ‘SHIKRA’ system to modernize passport operations

LAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Mohsin…

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life
January 26, 2026 Pakistan

Heavy snowfall blankets hilly areas, paralyses life

LAHORE : Heavy snowfall occurred in…

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