Due to severe monsoon‑related weather conditions, a one-day public holiday has been declared in Rawalpindi on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The notification, issued by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, urged residents to remain indoors and warned against non-essential outings as efforts to manage the emergency continued. Deputy Commissioner Issues Urgent Alert In his official…
Today, 16 July, marks World Snake Day, a day dedicated not to fear but to understanding one of nature’s most ancient and misunderstood creatures — the snake. In Pakistan, snakes are often viewed with suspicion, fear, or hostility. From villages to cities, the sight of a snake is met with shouts, stones, or sticks —…
Pakistan joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on July 11, 1950, just three years after independence. Today, Pakistan is marking 75 years since it became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). As the country reflects on this long-standing association, it is a moment not just for ceremonial commemoration — but for critical self-examination….
Though Karbala is part of Islamic history, its moral universe transcends religion. For countless Hindus in India, Pakistan and across the world, Imam Hussain represents the ideal of Dharma Yudh — a righteous war against falsehood, much like Rama’s war against Ravana, or Arjuna’s role in the battle of Kurukshetra under the guidance of Lord…
The tragedy of Karbala, which unfolded on the 10th of Muharram in 680 AD (61 AH), is a watershed moment in Islamic history. It commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain ibn Ali (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions who stood against tyranny, injustice, and authoritarianism. While Karbala physically…
ISLAMABAD (PNP) — The National Assembly Secretariat has issued a public warning against a fake recruitment advertisement currently circulating on social media platforms. According to an official press release issued by the Directorate General of Media, the advertisement falsely claims to offer employment opportunities within the Secretariat. In a strong statement of denial, the Secretariat…
“My Thoughts on Taiwan’s Reunification with the Chinese Motherland”, an article published in Pakistani newspapers by H.E. Zhao Shiren, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore, offers a lucid and compelling argument on one of the most sensitive geopolitical issues of our time. In an age of contested narratives and polarizing rhetoric,…
ISLAMABAD — The ongoing budget debate in National Assembly of Pakistan has become a focal point for political tensions, highlighting deep divisions within the ruling coalition and raising concerns about the country’s fiscal health. Lawmakers have expressed strong reservations over the proposed federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, which stands at Rs17.573 trillion—a 7%…
The latest escalation in hostilities in the form of Iran-Israel airstrikes has sent geopolitical shockwaves throughout the Middle East and beyond. While the focal point of this clash remains the contested landscapes of the Levant and Persian Gulf, the ripples have reached South Asia—particularly Pakistan. As a key player in the Islamic world and a…
The long-simmering debate over India’s Cold Start Doctrine (CSD) has received a fresh, timely, and incisive treatment by Air Vice Marshal Faaiz Amir (Retd) in his article published in The Friday Times titled “India’s Air-Led Cold Start Doctrine: Setbacks And Strategic Challenges.” Amir’s comprehensive article is not just an account of India’s military doctrine—it is…
