By: Mahwish Arif Climate change is no longer a distant threat to Pakistan; it is a daily reality. From the devastating 2022 floods that displaced over 33 million people to regular heatwaves and droughts, the country is facing the harsh grip of a warming world. Yet in this calamity, there is one group of…
Is 14th August Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day or the 79th? Interestingly, across the border, Indian media also initiates debate on the exact years of freedom
By:Muhammad Haseeb Fayyaz Climate change is widely recognized as one of the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century. Among its many consequences, the rise in global sea levels poses perhaps the most direct and far-reaching threat to human societies and natural ecosystems. The phenomenon, largely driven by the accelerated melting of glaciers and…
As Pakistan prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 14, 2025, the air is once again filled with the colors of patriotism and the sounds of unity. Flags flutter from rooftops, national songs echo across the streets, and millions of Pakistanis reflect on the journey of their beloved homeland. But this year, beyond the…
Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif has launched a major offensive against the sugar mafia by enforcing stringent taxation policies across the sugar industry. This marks perhaps the most audacious targeting of a traditional power center in Pakistan’s economy — one with deep structural links to powerful political families and entrenched industrial cartels, renowned Urdu columnist…
AsiaOne is all set to formally launch its English language transmissions in Pakistan with a lineup of foreign anchors and global ambitions, positioning itself as Pakistan’s latest foray into English-language television, as reported by Journalism Pakistan. Its stated mission is to project the Muslim narrative, counter Islamophobia, and produce high-quality programming to reach both domestic…
In a recent announcement, Google confirmed that websites don’t need any special tricks or strategies like AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) or GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) to appear in its new AI Overviews. This is a big relief for many Pakistani website owners and content creators who were confused about how to rank their sites in…
Exactly 131 years ago on 25 July 1894, the First Sino-Japanese War erupted between Imperial China under the Qing Dynasty and Imperial Japan under the Meiji government. This seemingly regional conflict, fought primarily over influence in Korea, would alter the balance of power in East Asia, expose the weaknesses of China’s traditional system, and signal…
24th July 1984 marks the solemn day when Pakistan lost most revered literary and intellectual personality — Qudratullah Shahab. A visionary whose legacy transcends bureaucracy and literature, Shahab left behind a timeless treasure in the form of Shahab Nama, his celebrated autobiography that continues to inspire, provoke, and spiritually awaken generations. In the annals of…
By: Muhammad Haseeb Fayyaz Food sits at the heart of civilization, yet it is increasingly threatened by climate change. Agriculture—dependent on stable weather, fertile soils, and access to water—is being reshaped by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather. The jeopardy now looms not just over distant futures but over current food supply chains….
