Pakistan

Understanding the 27th Constitutional Amendment: What It Means for Pakistan’s Judiciary In a significant turn of events, Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has called for a full court session this Friday to discuss the newly passed 27th Constitutional Amendment. Hot off the presses, the Senate approved this amendment with a two-thirds majority, raising concerns […]

Recent Terror Attack in Islamabad: What We Know A tragic turn of events unfolded just outside Islamabad’s Judicial Complex in G-11 when a suicide bombing claimed the lives of 12 individuals, including prominent lawyer Zubair Aslam Ghuman. This devastating attack not only shook the local community but also raised serious concerns about security and safety […]

The Battle for Judicial Independence: Understanding the Latest Constitutional Challenge in Pakistan Recently, the legal landscape in Pakistan has seen heightened tension regarding the judicial framework. Following a bold move by former Chief Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja, a coalition of lawyers—including Asad Rahim Khan and Zeeshaan Hashmi—has stepped forward with a petition asserting the unconstitutionality […]

Uncovering the Mystery: HIV Cases in Pathan Colony Recently, news broke of a concerning situation involving HIV infections among children linked to Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital in Karachi’s Pathan Colony. As a new health reporter, I was eager to dig deeper into what was happening in the community. My journey took me to the bustling […]

Navigating the Recent Changes in Pakistan’s Judiciary: What You Need to Know Recently, there’s been a significant shift in Pakistan’s legal landscape, particularly with the introduction of the 27th constitutional amendment. This amendment has stirred up quite a conversation, especially regarding its impact on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The crux of […]

Navigating Political Tensions in Pakistan: Insights from the Opposition Alliance In recent developments in Pakistan’s political landscape, opposition alliance leaders, including Mehmood Khan Achakzai, have made headlines with their bold statements regarding the current government. On Wednesday, they laid down the gauntlet, warning that they would "make their life miserable" unless their mandate is returned. […]

Understanding the 27th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2025 and Its Implications The landscape of law and governance often shifts, and one recent topic that has stirred significant discussion in Pakistan is the 27th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2025. Recently, this act faced a legal challenge before the Lahore High Court (LHC). Let’s break down what this means […]

Empowering Pakistan’s Youth: A New Era of Opportunities In Islamabad, there’s buzz around a transformative initiative aimed at addressing a pressing issue: a staggering 37% of Pakistan’s youth aren’t employed or enrolled in any educational programs. To tackle this, the government has proposed a bold plan to China: offering 10,000 PhD scholarships for Pakistani students […]

Understanding Tuberculosis: Challenges and Progress Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health concern that continues to claim lives and impact communities deeply. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1.23 million people died from TB last year, while an alarming 8.3 million were newly diagnosed. This stark reality means that TB remains the world’s leading […]

Pakistan’s Decades-Long Hospitality: A Call for Regional Peace Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently addressed the National Assembly, shining a light on Pakistan’s complex relationship with Afghanistan over the last four decades. His remarks came during the session where the 27th Amendment was approved, underscoring the nation’s commitment to fostering peace. "For forty years, we housed […]