ISLAMABAD (PNP) – Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazalur Rehman made a sustained effort to prevent an escalation of the political confrontation between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seeking a negotiated settlement over tensions surrounding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to a BBC Urdu report detailing the final days of the talks. Maulana Fazalur Rehman…
By Imran Ali Additionally, climate change is no more an abstract concern for Pakistan. It has already begun altering the nation’s weather patterns, economic growth, agricultural prospects and social status. Indeed, climate change is becoming evident in Pakistan through rising temperatures, irregular precipitation patterns, floods, droughts and melting glaciers. Pakistan is responsible for a very…
ISLAMABAD (PNP) – Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Thursday outlined the government’s ongoing diplomatic engagement on a range of regional and international issues, including efforts to secure the release of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates, mediation initiatives in the Middle East, concerns over India’s statements on water resources and internal situation of Azad Kashmir, and…
By Imran Ali ISLAMABAD: Additionally, climate change is no more an abstract concern for Pakistan. It has already begun altering the nation’s weather patterns, economic growth, agricultural prospects and social status. Indeed, climate change is becoming evident in Pakistan through rising temperatures, irregular precipitation patterns, floods, droughts and melting glaciers. Pakistan is responsible for a…
The countdown to the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun. Football fans around the world are preparing for what is expected to become the biggest tournament in football history. However, despite the growing excitement, the FIFA Worldcup is facing an unexpected broadcasting crisis in some of the world’s largest markets, including India…
The global aviation industry often becomes an invisible casualty of geopolitical tensions. The ongoing war involving Iran and the continued closure of Pakistan’s airspace to Indian carriers have created a perfect storm for India’s aviation sector. What might appear as isolated political developments are now converging to create severe operational and financial challenges for major…
The IndoPak border remains one of the most volatile flashpoints in global geopolitics. In April 2025, tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors flared anew following a brutal militant attack in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. With 28 civilians killed and over 20 injured in the tourist hotspot of Pahalgam, the incident has sparked…
“WHO is appalled by the recent attack on South Hospital, the only facility with surgical capacity in El Fasher, Darfur,” the UN agency said in a post on X. “The hospital’s closure following the attack has stretched the two other hospitals there beyond capacity, further limiting access to lifesaving services.” According to reports, the hospital…
Jeremy Laurence described how on 4 June, a group of 63 men and women were publicly subjected to mass flogging at a sports ground in the city of Sar-e-pul for a range of alleged crimes including “running away from home” and “moral crimes”. Close to 50 men and 15 women were reportedly lashed between 15…
Martin Griffiths, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, highlighted the worsening humanitarian crisis, noting that 16.7 million people now require humanitarian assistance – the highest number since the conflict began 13 years ago. He stressed that the situation is deteriorating year by year, with a particular emphasis on the ongoing protection crisis, as children continue…
