Pakistan Railways has announced an important relief for media professionals by extending the validity of concession cards issued to journalists until February 28, 2026. The decision comes just weeks before the earlier expiry date of December 31, 2025, ensuring continuity of travel benefits for working journalists across the country. Journalists holding Pakistan Railways concession cards…
Every year on November 13, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Kindness Day, a day devoted to compassion, empathy, and goodwill. In a world often divided by race, religion, and politics, this day reminds us of the universal truth that kindness transcends all barriers. It calls on humanity to reconnect with its…
In recent days, two important diplomatic moves in South Asia and the broader region have caught Pakistan’s attention. First, the neighbouring country of Iran has offered to act as a mediator between Pakistan and the government of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Second, Turkiye has announced a significant delegation to Pakistan in order to help break the deadlock…
The Senate of Pakistan on Monday passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment bill in a contentious session, signalling one of the most far-reaching constitutional overhauls in recent memory for Pakistan. Let’s take a closer look at what the amendment proposes, why it has provoked so much debate, the key players and implications — and what readers…
US President Donald Trump, while speaking at a regional meeting in South Korea on Wednesday, once again credited himself with preventing a full-scale war between India and Pakistan. He claimed that both nations were “going at it,” with seven planes shot down, and that he stepped in by threatening them with 250 per cent tariffs…
In recent weeks, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has launched a rigorous crackdown against milk adulteration across major cities of Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and Rawalpindi. Thousands of liters of impure milk have been confiscated, and dozens of dairy shops have faced strict action. This campaign aims to safeguard public health and raise awareness…
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 plight of the Palestinian people, particularly in Gaza, has been one of the greatest humanitarian tragedies of modern times. Generations of Palestinians have lived under siege, war, and displacement, with little hope for peace or prosperity. For decades, the international community has struggled to craft a roadmap that could bring genuine stability to Gaza…
President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Serene Air in Kashgar has attracted significant attention, not only in Pakistan’s aviation industry but also in wider geopolitical circles. More than a ceremonial encounter, this meeting symbolized Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing connectivity with China under the framework of CPEC 2.0. It also…
Few voices in Pakistan speak with as much authority on nuclear deterrence as Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed. His credibility is not theoretical; it is rooted in Pakistan’s defining moment of nuclear history. In the context of emerging worrisome situation after the Israeli attacks against Qatar, several TV channels invited him for the candid discussion revolving…
