When Women’s Rights Become a Convenient Narrative
A Drama Framed as Social Responsibility These days, the drama Case 9, airing on Geo TV, appears to take up a highly sensitive and important social issue. Through…
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Is Pakistan next? Australia tightens student visa scrutiny for South Asia
Canberra — Australia has tightened its student visa assessment framework for several South Asian countries, triggering concern across the region and raising questions about…
Driving Digital Inclusion Through Offline Payments Innovation
Islamabad — Pakistan has launched a new effort to expand access to digital financial services, with Karandaaz Pakistan hosting the final pitch round of…
From Executive Responsiveness to Citizen Redressal: Reinforcing Democratic Governance in Pakistan
By Prof Dr Noman Saeed In a parliamentary democracy, effective governance rests on the responsiveness of the executive to Parliament and its accountability to…
When warnings become interference
The latest exchange between Iran’s leadership and U.S. President Donald Trump has revived an old and unresolved question in global politics: where does moral…
PTA tax for iPhone 17 users in Pakistan for 2026
Islamabad — January 2026 The Apple iPhone 17 series has entered the Pakistani market, but buyers continue to face high PTA approval costs whether…
Khamenei rebukes Trump as Iran protests intensify
TEHRAN — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sharply rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of interference as anti‑government protests spread across…
Pakistan, Jordan seek stronger B2B ties to boost trade and investment
Islamabad: Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Jordan, Major General Khurram Sarfraz Khan (retd), and the leadership of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on…
Who is Saima Farooq? Maryam Nawaz’s pick to lead Punjab Complaint Cell
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has appointed Saima Farooq as Chairperson of the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell and Helpline, a key public-facing…
Food Safety Authority inspects DHQ Hospital Timergara
By Rahmat Ullah Swati TIMERGARA — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety & Halal Food Authority has collected water samples from the canteen of District…