Board of Peace: Understanding China’s Hesitation
The creation of the Board of Peace (BoP) has been hailed as a potential milestone in global diplomacy, offering a platform for conflict resolution, multilateral engagement, and cooperative security. While several countries have expressed interest and even participated in its first meetings, China’s absence has sparked curiosity and debate across international forums. Understanding Beijing’s position…
Lahore’s Basant Promoting Pakistan’s Soft Image Globally
In a world where nations compete not only through economic strength and political influence but also through cultural identity, festivals play a powerful role in shaping global perceptions. For Pakistan, the Basant Festival stands as one of the most vibrant cultural symbols capable of projecting a positive, colorful, and peace-loving image to the world. Rooted…
Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed today across the world, including Pakistan
Islamabad:(PNP) Today, Kashmir Solidarity Day is being observed across the country with devotion, sorrow, and determination to pay unwavering tribute to the Kashmiri people, their struggle for freedom, and their unparalleled sacrifices. This day renews the pledge that the Kashmiri people are not alone in their fight for the right to self-determination. In Pakistan and Azad…
Why Netflix Originals from Pakistan Are Still Rare
Over the last decade, Netflix has transformed global entertainment. From South Korean dramas and Spanish thrillers to Turkish historical epics, creators from many countries have successfully used Netflix as a launchpad to reach international audiences. Yet, despite Pakistan’s rich storytelling tradition, strong acting talent, and a massive digital youth population, Pakistani content creators remain largely…
Shikra Passport Tracking – A Bold Step for Digital Governance
In a major technological leap for public services, Pakistan has launched the cutting-edge Shikra system, a real-time passport tracking and monitoring platform designed to modernize, streamline, and secure the country’s passport services. The inauguration took place on January 26, 2026, when Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi officially unveiled the system at the Directorate General of Immigration…
What the WPC Achieved in 2025 for Women’s Legislation
ISLAMABAD (DR HINA ZAFAR) The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) has officially launched its Annual Report 2024–2025 at Parliament House, Islamabad, marking a key milestone in advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and female parliamentary participation. The event, led by MNA Syeda Shahida Rehmani and supported by UN Women, brought together parliamentarians, former women legislators, development partners,…
Hidden Facts About the World Economic Forum You Should Know
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is one of the most influential global institutions — yet it remains poorly understood to many. To the general public, it’s often just an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, where world leaders, CEOs, politicians, and intellectuals convene. But beyond the polished press releases and media coverage, there are several hidden…
Chinese Media on NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s 3-Days Visit
ISLAMABAD (PNP Media Monitoring) National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq led a high-level Pakistani parliamentary delegation on a three-day official state visit to China (January 19–21) at the invitation of the Chairman of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, Zhao Leji. This visit occurred at an important moment — marking the 75th anniversary of…
How Iran Resists Starlink’s Overreach Successfully
Iran has taken an unprecedented step in modern digital control — it is actively jamming and restricting access to Starlink satellite internet, a technology that had emerged as one of the only avenues for Iranians to communicate with the outside world after a nationwide internet shutdown. From late December 2025 into January 2026, as millions…
Why Ahsan Iqbal’s IMF Exit Strategy Deserves Serious Attention
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, in a compelling opinion piece published in The News, charts a strategic and hopeful vision for Pakistan to exit its recurring dependence on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — not through superficial fixes, but through deep structural reforms and a transformative economic agenda. His argument…
