Fact Check: Is North Korea Providing Nuclear Weapons to Iran?
Fact-Check:
CLAIM: North Korea is providing nuclear weapons to Iran that will lead the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict towards Nuclear War.
Budget Debate Sparks Tensions in National Assembly of Pakistan
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%…
Pakistan’s Health Emergency: Flood-Related Diseases and Climate Stress
By: Mahwish Arif Pakistan has had extensive experience with floods, but over the past few years, their severity and impact have become alarming. The devastating 2022 floods affecting more than 33 million people were a stark reminder of the way climate change converted seasonal rains into national disasters. Yet, under the devastation of homes…
Critical Impact of Iran-Israel Tussle on Pakistan
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…
Environmental Protection A Critical Need of Our Time
Written by Muhammad Ali Human progress in science and technology has undoubtedly brought great benefits. However, this rapid advancement has also come at a significant cost to our natural environment. Pollution of air, water, and land has now become one of the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. Tackling this crisis…
How PAF fails India’s Air-led Cold Start Doctrine?
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…
Legacy of Pak-Gulf Military Solidarity 2025
The legacy of Pak-Gulf military cooperation is wisely discussed by a prominent minority parliamentarian Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, in his recent opinion piece “The Unshakable Shield,” published in The News International. Dr. Vankwani eloquently advocates for a robust and mutually beneficial strategic relationship between Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. Emphasizing Pakistan’s historical role…
Countering India’s Weapon of Misinformation
ISLAMABAD (Sabahuddin Qazi): In the wake of the recent India-Pakistan conflict, a critical examination of the role of misinformation reveals a concerted effort by Indian media outlets to distort narratives and undermine Pakistan’s position. The Washington Post, in its recent report, highlights how Indian news channels rapidly disseminated unverified and fabricated reports during heightened tensions,…
“Ab ki baar… chaand sitaray se pyaar!” Legal Remittances: A Bright Symbol of Patriotism
Dubai (PNP) The ongoing campaign by Index Exchange titled “Ab ki baar… chaand sitaray se pyaar!” has emerged as a powerful expression of patriotism among the Pakistani expatriate community in the UAE. Launched to promote legal channels of money transfer, the campaign has received tremendous appreciation, becoming a milestone in national awareness and financial responsibility….
Burden of Proof lies on Teacher in Harassment Cases
Islamabad – The Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment at Workplace (FOSPAH), in its written order, declared that in cases where a student files a complaint of sexual harassment, the burden lies on the teacher to clarify his position and refute the allegations made against him, especially considering his dominant, commanding, and authoritative role. The…