Pakistan’s longstanding battle with tuberculosis (TB) has taken a dire turn, with the country now ranking fifth globally in the number of TB cases and fourth in drug-resistant TB. In Sindh, the situation is becoming increasingly grim, with Baldia Town in Karachi emerging as a critical hotspot. What makes this crisis even more tragic is […]
What does it truly mean for a country to be developed? For years, the focus was on growing economies – more factories, more highways, bigger GDP. But as many have come to realise, true development is not just about numbers; it’s about people. It’s about improving lives, especially for those who are often left behind. […]
Will it surprise you to know that this piece is not about the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions? It will? Well, for an average Pakistani, this should have become something of a background hum by now. For my regular readers, this crisis — like the ones that may arise in the future — is merely the culmination of what […]
The tragic killing of innocent tourists in Baisaran, Pahalgam on April 22 has understandably sparked grief, outrage, and a flurry of accusations. Yet before succumbing to the blame game — particularly the one targeting Pakistan – it is crucial to step back and examine the broader context and implications of such violence. History offers a cautionary […]
A major hotel firm, Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd, has sparked controversy after reports revealed it received £700 million annually in taxpayer funds to house asylum seekers across 51 sites in the UK. Critics have likened the accommodation — including the Ibis Budget in Bishop’s Stortford — to “all-inclusive resorts,” offering free meals, fitness classes, guitar […]
In a significant diplomatic development, former US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met Russian President Vladimir Putin for three hours in Moscow this week, as efforts to end the war in Ukraine appear to gain momentum. The Kremlin described the meeting as “constructive and very useful,” indicating that Washington and Moscow are narrowing […]
Gayle King shared exclusive details with E! News at the TIME100 Gala about the heartfelt support her best friend, Oprah Winfrey, expressed after King returned from her Blue Origin space flight on April 14. Oprah was visibly emotional as she watched King embark on the historic all-female space expedition, which also included Katy Perry and […]
At least six terrorists were killed and four others injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by security forces in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, the military’s media wing reported on Friday. The operation took place during the night of April 23–24, following reports of militant presence in the area. “Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in […]
A senior aide to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) could set a dangerous precedent, potentially prompting China to take reciprocal actions, such as blocking the flow of the Brahmaputra River, which could put India in a precarious position. Speaking to a private news channel on […]
The federal government has deferred its controversial canal construction project under the Green Pakistan Initiative and summoned a meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) on May 2 to discuss the matter with all provinces, following sustained protests in Sindh. According to a notification issued on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the […]