One Constitution Avenue: A Chronicle of Corruption
One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad is linked with elite corruption involving manipulation of legal frameworks for private gain, causing losses to the public exchequer and eroding trust in…
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From Learning to Leading: Women-Led WASH Transformation through Community Exposure and Action
By Syed Shah Nasir Fresh Water Action Network South Asia (FANSA) Pakistan – KP Chapter, through its Women WASH Network (WashNetWork) initiative formed in…
Pakistan needs a more realistic conversation about cigarette smoke
by Syed Afnan Ali Step into any busy street in Karachi during rush hour and the scene feels familiar. Cars inch forward, tea stalls…
The Bus to Kallar Kahar: A Parable for Our Reckless World
As the bus rolled out of Lahore bound for Islamabad on that fateful morning, it carried a microcosm of life itself—men and women of…
Two States Born from “Non-Existence”
Israel, Pakistan, Palestine… and the Mysterious Whispers of “BaBa Tal” Night had already settled over Islamabad like a heavy, thoughtful curtain that refuses to…
DG ISPR Reiterates Pakistan’s Security Resolve
At a major briefing at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, joined by senior officials from…
Beyond Duty – The Silent Strength Of NURSES
By Mr. Ali Raza At 2:17 AM in a quiet ICU, a patient recovering from sepsis lay stable on a ventilator. No alarms sounded…
Beijing’s Silent Chessboard — Is History Opening the Same Door Again?
The Echoes of 1971 Return as Islamabad Navigates the Quiet Corridors of a New Global Alignment The shadows of evening are no longer falling…
Shining Military & Diplomatic Skies, Clouded Economic Horizons
As the moon rises in the velvet expanse of the night, its silver light touches every shore and every mountain, reminding us of a…
Global Repercussions of Trump’s Controversial Post
American politics has now unmistakably entered an epoch in which narrative construction, symbolic projection, and the rhetorical velocity of social media increasingly supersede the…
After the Battle of Truth
One year after the culmination of the Battle of Truth, the pronouncements emanating from Pakistan’s military and political leadership have not merely reconfigured the…
The Sun, the Markets, and the Breath of a State
Markets are not merely rows of shutters, neon lights, and concrete walls. They are the pulse of a nation. When a father buys milk…
The Silent Sands Speak: Realities Beyond the Swallowed Gate
It is not exactly as the tale of “The Neighbour Who Swallowed the Gate” paints — that dramatic story of lightning blockade, collapsing dirhams,…
Muslim world: challenges and prospects
By Naseem Sehar The Muslim world is beset by numerous problems and some countries may even undergo further disintegration but the silver lining is…
Unflinching Resolve: The 275th Corps Commanders Conference and Field Marshal’s Strategic Blueprint for Pakistan’s Stability
The 275th Corps Commanders Conference, led by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, was a meticulously planned and strategically significant gathering that showcased Pakistan’s unified…
When Nations Trade Character for Spectacle
Dusk was lowering itself over Lahore like a reluctant confession. The city breathed uneasily, as if aware that something deeper than traffic and noise…
The 21st Century and the Backwardness of Torghar District
The 21st century is often described as an era of progress, technology, and modern governance. Yet, despite these advancements, there are still regions in…