ISLAMABAD (Special Report: Czechangez Khan Jadoon) – When the police stormed the National Press Club (NPC) in Islamabad on October 2, 2025, they did not just attack a building — they violated the most sacred space in Pakistan’s journalistic community. But what followed was even more painful: the deafening silence and indecision of the very…
Every year on October 2, the world commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, a day dedicated to the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy of Ahimsa (non-violence). Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this day not only marks Gandhi’s birthday but also serves as a global reminder that peace, tolerance, and…
The visit of Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to Saudi Arabia marked not only a significant diplomatic event but also a historic reaffirmation of the enduring brotherhood between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The reception accorded to the Prime Minister underscored the depth of bilateral ties, the mutual trust, and the shared…
By Maham Tahir Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has wrapped up a six-day visit to China that both sides billed as a reset for economic cooperation, with 21 MoUs and joint ventures worth about $8.5 billion signed in Beijing across agriculture, renewables, EVs, health, steel and other sectors. Officials told this correspondent that the agreements…
People’s Republic of China has recently staged a spectacular display of military power, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. According to a report published in the BBC Urdu, the impressive event, held in Beijing’s iconic Tiananmen Square, was not only a commemoration of history but also a carefully orchestrated signal…
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
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…
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…
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal’s op-ed, “The Real Battlefield is Intellectual”, published in The News on July 2, 2025, serves as a bold and timely manifesto for the Muslim world. In a critical time when the foundations of global power are increasingly shaped by ideas, knowledge, and technological advancement, the article is not merely a reflection…
