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….
Reham Khan—the journalist, former BBC presenter, and ex-wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan—has recently launched a new political party, the Pakistan Republic Party (PRP). The media response to her political foray reflects both the complexities of Pakistan’s press landscape and the polarized nature of its political culture. Let’s have a look on how the…
By Imran Ali Climate change is a present-day crisis that is reshaping our environment, economy, and way of life. Driven largely by human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, climate change is triggering global shifts that demand urgent attention and coordinated action. Scientific consensus is clear: Earth’s climate is warming at an unprecedented rate….
Written by: Muhammad Ali Education is the foundation and backbone of any nation’s progress. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, the standard of education is steadily deteriorating. Instead of being treated as a national priority, education has become a commercial enterprise. While private institutions charge exorbitant fees, public schools are suffering from neglect and inefficiency. Lack of…
Wars have never been fought with swords and cannons alone. Sometimes, the battlefield is not the land, but the heart. Sometimes the enemy is not on your borders—but in your bedroom. The deadliest modern war is not one of firepower, but of emotions and trust. One of the most dangerous weapons of this war is…
