The 35th National Games have brought competitive energy, color, and excitement back to Karachi after nearly 18 years. Pakistan’s largest multi-sport event, originally scheduled for May this year, finally kicked off in December under the management of the Sindh Olympic Association—after surviving delays, controversies, and bureaucratic hurdles. Despite these challenges, the 35th National Games have…
Pakistan Railways has historically served as the backbone of the country’s transport and logistics network. As a national institution connecting millions of people across provinces, it plays a decisive role in passenger mobility, freight transport, regional trade, and economic development. Over the past eight months, the organization has undergone significant reforms aimed at modernizing its…
A recent report appears on the JournalismPakistan “Why Pakistan Lags as Foreign Broadcasters Choose India” highlights a stark reality: global media giants are increasingly committing resources to India while overlooking Pakistan. The article argues that India’s large English-speaking market, flexible media regulations, and strategic global relevance make it an attractive base for foreign broadcasters such…
In every nation, journalism plays a critical role in shaping public opinion, promoting accountability, and strengthening democratic values. In Pakistan—a country with a complex geopolitical environment, a young and evolving media landscape, and continuous internal and external challenges—the concept of patriotic journalism has gained significant relevance. Often debated, sometimes misunderstood, and frequently misinterpreted, patriotic journalism…
Prominent Pakistani politician, intellectual and analyst Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, in a significant development for intercontinental Eurasian political cooperation, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF). The decision came at the Forum’s annual conference held in Budapest, Hungary — a gathering that drew parliamentarians, political leaders and think-tank representatives…
India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has recently sparked a new controversy by suggesting that “[Indo-Pak] borders can change” and that Sindh — presently part of Pakistan — might “return to India” someday, citing deep civilizational ties. As alarming as such rhetoric may sound at first glance, there are strong reasons why Pakistan need not panic…
Pakistan’s recent 5–0 loss to Syria in Islamabad has raised serious questions about the national team’s preparation and long-term development. As part of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, this match highlighted the massive challenges Pakistan faces in competing with stronger Asian teams. While the defeat was difficult to watch, it also provides a valuable…
In recent days, two important diplomatic moves in South Asia and the broader region have caught Pakistan’s attention. First, the neighbouring country of Iran has offered to act as a mediator between Pakistan and the government of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Second, Turkiye has announced a significant delegation to Pakistan in order to help break the deadlock…
In a meeting closely watched by the entire world, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-level summit in Busan, South Korea. The event brought a sense of cautious optimism as both leaders announced progress on some of the most contentious issues in their long-running trade dispute—tariffs, rare-earth exports, and agricultural…
US President Donald Trump, while speaking at a regional meeting in South Korea on Wednesday, once again credited himself with preventing a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. He claimed that both nations were “going at it,” with seven planes shot down, and that he stepped in by threatening them with 250 per cent tariffs…
