ANP’s Stand Amid Rising Tensions: What’s Next for the Pakhtun Community? In recent weeks, the Awami National Party (ANP) has taken a strong stance regarding the escalating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The party has announced plans to convene a Pakhtun Jirga in Peshawar and an All Parties Conference (APC) in Islamabad. What’s […]
Karachi business Community Calls for Action Amid Budget Concerns Hey there! If you’ve been following the news from Karachi, you probably know that the business community is currently buzzing with concern. On July 19, they plan to hold a significant wheel-jam strike, protesting key measures introduced in the Finance Act 2025. This is more than […]
New Travel Guidelines for Pakistani Pilgrims: What You Need to Know If you’re planning to travel from Pakistan to Iraq for pilgrimage, there’s some important news for you! Starting January 1, 2026, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, Mohsin Naqvi, announced that pilgrims will need to go through officially registered group organisers. This change is part […]
Understanding the Stalemate: PTI Lawmakers’ Suspension in Punjab Assembly The recent negotiations between the Punjab government and the opposition about the status of 26 suspended provincial assembly members have left many on the edge of their seats. It’s a classic political tug-of-war, but the interesting part is how both sides are striving for dialogue despite […]
BRICS: Reimagining Global Power Dynamics In a world increasingly overshadowed by trade wars and political tensions, the BRICS alliance—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has emerged as a significant player on the global stage. With growing frustration over traditional power dynamics, these nations gathered to highlight their commitment to multilateralism and a new multipolar […]
Understanding PIA’s Financial Landscape: A Closer Look Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been in the news recently following a finance ministry report revealing a net loss of Rs4.6 billion for the last fiscal year. Surprisingly, the report also mentions a one-off accounting profit of Rs26 billion, derived from treating past losses as future assets. However, […]
Karachi Weather Update: What to Expect Over the Next Few Days If you’re in Karachi, you might have noticed that the weather has been a bit on the humid side lately. Well, get ready for a mix of more humidity and potential rain over the next few days! The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted that […]
Strengthening Judicial Independence: Key Outcomes from the NJPMC Meeting In a significant move for the judiciary, the National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) convened its 53rd meeting at the Supreme Court of Pakistan recently, under the leadership of Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The primary aim? To bolster the independence of judicial officers and ensure that […]
Commemorating the Srebrenica Genocide: Remembering the Past to Secure the Future Every year, thousands gather in Srebrenica to honor the victims of one of Europe’s darkest chapters: the genocide committed in July 1995. This year marks the 30th anniversary of those harrowing events, and it’s a time for reflection, remembrance, and a call for justice. […]
Understanding Iran’s Tension with the IAEA: What’s at Stake? In recent news, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has made headlines with his comments regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He suggested that for Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA, the watchdog must address what he calls its "double standards." This statement follows a significant […]
