
The Indus Ruling: A Legal Win for Pakistan, a Test of Whether it Sticks.
September 13, 2026
By Irtija Ahmad On August 31, the Permanent Court of Arbitration at the Hague ruled, unanimously, that India had no legal basis to suspend…

The PMDC’s Directive and the Shattered Futures of Afghan Students
September 10, 2026
By Sundus Kawish On 1st September, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) sent a public notice to every recognized medical and dental college…

Kabul’s Denial, Islamabad’s Bill
September 10, 2026
By Irtija Ahmad The Global Terrorism Index just confirmed what Pakistan has argued since 2021: the threat crossed the border, and so did the…

Democracy and dissent
September 9, 2026
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s announcement of a march on Islamabad scheduled for September 27 has already stirred legal and political ripples. A petition filed in…

Provinces versus governance
September 8, 2026
In recent weeks, the debate over new provinces and administrative restructuring has moved from hushed speculation to being described as the state’s foremost priority.…

Pakistan recovered Rs800bn through enforcement in one year, says PM Shehbaz
September 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD — Tuesday, September 8, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan recovered Rs800 billion through enforcement measures in one year,…

New local tax proposed as Islamabad moves toward autonomous status
September 8, 2026
ISLAMABAD, September 8, 2026: The federal government is considering proposals to introduce a new local tax in Islamabad if the capital is granted autonomous-unit…

Beyond the Cockpit: Airpower Leadership in an Integrated Battlespace
September 8, 2026
By Maryam Abrar Every Air Force Day, the nation remembers the Shaheens who rose into the skies when Pakistan faced danger. We remember their…

Pakistan Pushes Maritime Self-Reliance Through Port, Dredging and Digital Reforms
September 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is moving to strengthen self-reliance in its maritime sector through a series of port, dredging, logistics and customs reforms being advanced under…