In every nation, journalism plays a critical role in shaping public opinion, promoting accountability, and strengthening democratic values. In Pakistan—a country with a complex geopolitical environment, a young and evolving media landscape, and continuous internal and external challenges—the concept of patriotic journalism has gained significant relevance. Often debated, sometimes misunderstood, and frequently misinterpreted, patriotic journalism…
Prominent Pakistani politician, intellectual and analyst Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, in a significant development for intercontinental Eurasian political cooperation, has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Asia-Europe Political Forum (AEPF). The decision came at the Forum’s annual conference held in Budapest, Hungary — a gathering that drew parliamentarians, political leaders and think-tank representatives…
In the heart of Karachi, the transgender community came together in a vibrant display of celebration and protest. The Hijra Festival 2025 at Burns Garden became much more than just music, dance and colour — it was an emphatic demand for dignity, rights and visibility for the Khawaja Sira community of Pakistan. In this column,…
Dry fruits have always been more than just food in Pakistan — they’re part of the country’s lifestyle, hospitality, and winter culture. Whether it’s almonds in milk, chilgoza pine nuts at gatherings, or walnuts in traditional sweets, dry fruits carry both health and heritage. But as Pakistan’s economy evolves, so does this centuries-old market. In…
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…
