The Newest Old Problem: How Pakistan’s Young Have Learned to Read the Fine Print of Governance
By M.Ubaid ur Rehman Each generation in Pakistan has been handed the same promissory note. The current one has simply stopped cashing it. There is a scene that recurs in…
Lessons from Iran
American administrations, whether Republican or Democrat, have rarely paused to reflect on the consequences of their foreign policy misadventures. From failed nation‑building projects to costly military interventions, the absence of…
KPPSC Exam Centre Decision Draws Concern From SST Candidates Across Province
Thousands of candidates for SST teaching posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have expressed concern over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission’s decision to set Peshawar as the examination centre for applicants…
Book Friendship Campaign Launched in Swat to Promote Reading Among Students
Khushal School and College has launched a Book Friendship Campaign in Swat with support from the Malala Fund to encourage students and young people to read non-curricular books. The campaign…
Mardan Railway Station Heritage Raises Concerns Amid Leasing Plans
Mardan Railway Station, a British-era building linked to the region’s transport history and cultural identity, has become the focus of renewed public concern after reports of possible leasing of railway…
Mossad Plot to Assassinate Field Marshal Asim Munir? What Is Verified and What Remains Unproven
ISLAMABAD: A claim that Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad planned to assassinate Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir during his recent visit to Switzerland has spread widely online, drawing attention because of…
Karachi’s Historic Muharram Processions Keep Two Centuries of Memory Alive
Karachi’s old neighbourhoods of Kharadar, Mithadar and Nishtar Road still preserve some of the city’s oldest Muharram traditions, including historic processions, wooden Zuljanah replicas and accounts of the first live…
Government Rejects BBC Urdu Claim on Alleged Destruction of Supplies in AJK
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has rejected a BBC Urdu report alleging that police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir stopped civilians carrying food, medicines and fuel and ordered…
Mexico Beat Czech Republic 3-0 to Complete Perfect World Cup Group Stage
Mexico completed a perfect FIFA World Cup group-stage campaign with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic at the Azteca Stadium, eliminating the Czechs and strengthening the co-hosts’ momentum before…
A Cautious Step Toward De-escalation
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding to immediately halt the conflict and establish a pragmatic…
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