The Islamabad District Judicial Service Tribunal (IDJST) has annulled a notification of the Ministry of Law with regard to reconstitution of the tribunal — a decision that shows a growing chasm among the judges in the capital’s high court. The ministry on March 18 notified a new tribunal consisting of three IHC judges nominated by […]
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused police of using excessive force against demonstrators in the provincial capital, claiming that they opened fire on peaceful protesters, killing three people and injuring dozens, including seven in critical condition. However, Balochistan government spokesman Shahid Rind refuted the allegations, stating that the protesters resorted to stone-pelting and unprovoked […]
As terror rocks the province, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has urged the federal government to formally entrust him with the responsibility of negotiating with the Afghan Taliban, asserting that dialogue was the only viable path to peace in the region. Speaking to journalists in Islamabad on Friday, Gandapur said that his government […]
March 20 marked two significant developments: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to reopen the Torkham border partially; and an unusual but eventful meeting in Kabul led to the release of American hostage George Glenzman, facilitated by the Qatari government. Both events should raise concerns for Pakistan. The border issue: a recurring challenge The reopening of the […]
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s latest diatribe was an attack on the United Nations and its Security Council over its original 1948 resolutions regarding Kashmir. Jaishankar has long come across as one of the world’s worst, or possibly best, diplomats because of his lack of diplomatic tact and ignorance of norms. While certainly violating […]
As the global community celebrates World Water Day, Pakistan stands at a critical juncture concerning its water resources. Once abundant in freshwater reserves, our nation now confronts escalating challenges that threaten its agricultural and economic backbone. This year’s theme, Glacier Preservation, holds particular significance for Pakistan, given its reliance on the Himalayan glaciers that feed […]
Pakistan stands on the brink of a water crisis, endangering its development, the well-being of its people, and its future prosperity. According to the UN Global Water Security Assessment 2023, Pakistan is among the 23 most water-insecure countries in the world. The nation’s trajectory from water abundance to scarcity has been alarmingly swift. In 1951, […]
Warning: This piece delves into big idea debates. If you are distracted or fasting, leave it for now. Come back to it with a stimulated mind and a full stomach. We live in an age of cognitive dissonance. That strong bond between people’s thoughts, opinions, values and actions is long gone. In other words: do […]
Last year was the deadliest on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 people dying on perilous routes and one in 10 of those killed violently in incidents such as shootings, the UN migration agency said on Friday. In 2024, at least 8,938 people died on migration routes, with Asian routes being the most deadly followed […]
US President Donald Trump awarded Boeing the contract to build the US Air Force’s most advanced fighter jet, the F-47, on Friday, marking a significant win for the company. The new aircraft is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance program, which will replace Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor with a crewed jet designed to operate […]