Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters
WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in Iran started hanging people in their crackdown on a popular uprising against the government. “We will take very strong action if they do such a thing,” he told CBS News in an interview, when asked about hangings potentially […]
Regulated Afghan Border Movement Helps Cut Polio Cases in Pakistan
Pakistan’s decision to regulate unorganised cross-border movement with Afghanistan has emerged as a major factor behind the country’s improved performance against polio in 2025, according to health officials and surveillance data. Authorities say tighter controls on the movement of people and goods across the border have strengthened monitoring systems and reduced opportunities for the virus […]
US lawmakers plan Denmark visit as Trump threatens Greenland takeover
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers will visit Denmark this week as President Donald Trump threatens a takeover of Greenland, an autonomous part of the kingdom of Denmark that houses a US airbase. The delegation will be led by Democratic US Senator Chris Coons and will include Republican US Senator Thom Tillis and […]
KP Governor Kundi questions talks with groups rejecting Constitution
PESHAWAR – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that negotiations cannot be held with those who do not accept Pakistan and the principles of the Constitution. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar, Governor Kundi said that all stakeholders must work together to establish law and order in the province. He added that […]
JI will not join any electoral alliance, says Liaquat Baloch
LAHORE – Liaquat Baloch, the deputy Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has reiterated that his party will not join any electoral alliances and will continue its political journey on an independent basis. Addressing party leaders in Lahore, Baloch emphasized that the slogan “Badlo Nizam” (Change the System) was not merely a slogan but a well-organized movement […]
Pakistan calls for ‘meaningful’ Russia-Ukraine dialogue to end escalating conflict
NEW YORK:- Pakistan has urged Russia and Ukraine to enter into a “sustained, meaningful and structured dialogue” to resolve their raging conflict which will mark the four-year anniversary next month. “The international community has been deeply perturbed by the continuing, and relentless hostilities, leaving behind a trail of death, destruction, economic losses and immense human […]
Four killed in terrorists firing on Peace Committee in Bannu
BANNU : Four people were killed after terrorists opened fire on a Peace Committee here on Tuesday. According to police, terrorists opened fire on members of the committee in the Hoed area of Bannu. The committee members were returning from a jirga in Gulbadin Landai Dak when terrorists lying in wait launched indiscriminate firing on […]
Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goal
WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal. It has been 10 days since Trump said the United States was “locked and loaded” and ready to “come to the rescue” if Iran’s […]
Transforming Pakistan’s Minerals into Strategic Economic Growth
By: Saima Afzal Pakistan‘s policy reforms aim to align it with international standards and position itself as a responsible partner in the global minerals market. Pakistan holds trillions in untapped mineral wealth — copper, gold, lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and gemstones — yet exports remain minimal, and local communities see few benefits. The upcoming Second Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF26), scheduled for April […]
When Criminal Procedure Fails Public Trust
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 derives its legitimacy not merely from statutes and courtrooms, but from the belief among citizens that the law […]