THE INK WAS STILL WET… HISTORY HAD ALREADY BEGUN READING IT
From Karachi and Gwadar to The Bosporus, Through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab —A New Strategic Geography is Being Written. The old man was known simply as “BāBā Tāl”—. No one…
Makkah defence pact: A new strategic equation in the Middle East?
The Middle East is passing through one of the most critical phases in its recent history, with war, diplomacy, energy security and shifting strategic alliances increasingly intertwined. Against this backdrop,…
Rotten Fruits and Vegetables Allegedly Sold at Gilani Mart’s DC Counter in Soan Garden
ISLAMABAD: Residents have raised concerns over the alleged sale of rotten and substandard fruits and vegetables at the officially designated “DC Counter” inside Gilani Mart in Soan Garden, Islamabad. According…
Pakistan Rejects Afghan Taliban’s Arms-Smuggling Allegations as Baseless
ISLAMABAD, August 9, 2026: Pakistan has rejected allegations by the Afghan Taliban that weapons are being smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan, describing the claim as baseless, contrary to established facts…
Ishaq Dar Says Makkah Defence Accord Is Defensive, Open to Regional Partners
ISLAMABAD, August 9, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has said the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye is a purely…
Redrawing the Strategic Map: The Geopolitical Weight of the Mecca Agreement
The ink has barely dried on the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, but its shockwaves are already reverberating across capitals from Washington to Tehran. Signed at the Al-Safa Palace under the…
Prison reform must go beyond policy declarations
By Faiza Younis Raja “The degree of civilisation in a society can be judged by entering its prisons.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky Fyodor Dostoevsky's oft-quoted observation remains relevant because prisons reveal…
AIOU to Hold First-Ever Job Fair on August 20 in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, August 9, 2026: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will hold its first-ever Job Fair on August 20, bringing students and graduates face-to-face with employers from the public and private…
Infinix HOT 70 Pro Arrives in Pakistan at PKR 79,999
LAHORE, August 8, 2026: Infinix has officially launched the HOT 70 Pro in Pakistan, introducing a smartphone focused on design, durability, photography and 5G connectivity for younger users. Priced at…
Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Messi Dies at 68
ROSARIO: Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness, according to family sources and multiple…
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