Pakistan’s Stance on Yemen: A Call for Lasting Peace In recent weeks, Yemen has once again found itself in the throes of violence, a grim reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by its people. Pakistan has raised its voice, expressing deep concern over this resurgence and firmly opposing any unilateral actions that might escalate the […]

Balochistan’s Path to Prosperity: A Collective Responsibility When we talk about the future of Balochistan, there’s one big theme that keeps popping up: community resilience. Recently, Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff, shared some compelling insights at the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan. This workshop wasn’t just a gathering; it was a […]

A Step Towards Dialogue: Indian and Pakistani Officials Meet In a remarkable yet understated moment this past Wednesday, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar met with Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. This meeting took place in Dhaka during the funeral ceremonies of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, highlighting an intriguing intersection of mourning […]

New Approach to Biometric Verification for the Elderly and Medically Challenged Citizens Starting January 20, there’s an exciting change coming to Pakistan’s registration process that aims to help our elderly and those with medical conditions. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is launching a facial recognition-based biometric verification system, which is especially welcome news […]

Understanding the Air Quality Crisis: A Closer Look at Punjab’s Smog Problem If you’ve ever been caught in a thick, gray haze or felt your throat scratchy and burning, you’re not alone. In Punjab, particularly Lahore, smog has turned the winter months into a public health crisis. Over 20 million people were impacted in 2025, […]

Cabinet Approves Rs2.1 Billion Supplementary Budget for School Security in Balochistan In a recent meeting, the Cabinet approved a supplemental budget of Rs2.1 billion aimed at enhancing the security of schoolchildren in Balochistan. This decision comes as part of a concerted effort to ensure safer transportation for young students, particularly those attending military-operated Army Public […]