World Bank Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Economic Stability In a recent announcement from Islamabad, the World Bank has reiterated its commitment to assist Pakistan in achieving economic stability. This news comes as a breath of fresh air amid the challenges the country faces. A meeting took place between Ahad Cheema, the Federal Minister for Economic […]
Tragic Events Unfold in Swat: Child Murder Sparks Outrage The heartbreaking news from Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, has left many in shock and mourning. Just recently, a 12-year-old boy named Farhan tragically lost his life in a brutal incident connected to an unregistered madrassa. As investigations continue, at least ten individuals—including the madrassa’s head, Qari Mohammad Omar—have […]
Understanding Flood Response in Punjab: A Community in Need Recently, Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz took a hands-on approach by visiting flood-hit areas in Nankana Sahib. This region faced devastating damage from heavy rains, and her visit aimed to assess the situation and oversee relief operations. During her time there, she spoke directly with residents, […]
The Grim Reality of Honour Killings: A Case from Quetta Honour killings are a deep-rooted issue in various cultures, and a recent case from Quetta underscores the severity and complexities surrounding this disturbing phenomenon. An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted a 10-day physical remand to Sardar Sherbaz Sakazai, accused in a high-profile double murder case […]
Unpacking the Lahore High Court’s Inquiry into Police Encounters The Lahore High Court (LHC) recently raised some serious questions about police conduct in Punjab, particularly regarding operations by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). On Wednesday, Chief Justice Aalia Neelum directed Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr. Usman Anwar to explain why, in numerous encounters, it […]
Restoring Women’s Inheritance Rights: A Landmark Ruling in Lahore In a significant decision, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored the inheritance rights of three sisters after nearly four decades, challenging a controversial gift mutation that had unfairly deprived them of their rightful share of their father’s property. Justice Malik Javed Iqbal Wains of the […]
Navigating International Relations: Insights from the Upcoming Meeting Between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, international diplomacy remains a hot topic. One of the latest developments isDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, set to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 25. This […]
Understanding Pakistan’s Growing Dependence on Foreign Loans Hey there! Today, let’s chat about a pressing topic: Pakistan’s financial landscape and its increasing reliance on foreign loans. If you’ve been following the news, you might have noticed that during the last fiscal year, Pakistan secured a staggering $26.7 billion in foreign loans. This figure is not […]
Shocking Scandal: Overbilling Revealed in Pakistan’s Electricity Distribution Companies An unsettling recent audit has pulled back the curtain on a massive overbilling scandal involving eight electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan, leading to a staggering loss of over Rs244 billion for consumers. This unethical practice appears to be a cover-up for inefficiencies, losses, and power […]
Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court Verdict: A Deep Dive into the May 9 Events On a significant day in Lahore, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) acquitted six leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including prominent figures like Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Hamza Azeem. This ruling comes in the wake of the violent riots that erupted on May 9, […]
