The Supreme Court has called for embracing a pro-mediation approach across the judiciary, particularly at the earliest stages of litigation. In a detailed four-page order authored by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, the top court stressed the importance of sensitising judges and lawyers to identify cases appropriate for mediation and to ensure their timely referral. “Judges […]
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza has called for the urgent resolution of the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India, warning that continued tensions between the neighbours threatened regional peace and security. Representing Pakistan at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore, General Mirza stressed the need for active and […]
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday came out strongly against the recently enacted Islamabad Capital Territory Child Marriage Restraint Act 2025, announcing a nationwide protest campaign to “raise awareness” among the public. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar, the JUI-F supremo categorically rejected the legislation, claiming it undermined Islamic values and […]
President Asif Ali Zardari said on Sunday that Pakistan intended to forge strong bilateral relations with Bangladesh in all areas, including commerce, trade, sports, culture and people-to-people ties. Speaking at a reception hosted to Bangladesh and Pakistan Men’s cricket teams at the Governor’s House here on Sunday, he said the Pakistan government was trying to […]
At the star-studded CCXP MX25 convention in Mexico City, Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson captivated fans during the highly anticipated “Jurassic World: Rebirth” panel. Their unexpected and electrifying on-stage interaction quickly became the talk of social media, fueling excitement for the upcoming July 2025 blockbuster. Fans flooded social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and X […]
In Pakistan, most people would likely scoff if you told them climate change wasn’t a problem but an opportunity. This skepticism stems from past experiences where they’ve missed numerous chances to capitalise on situations arising from problems like biodiversity loss or pollution. Instead of mitigating the social costs of pollution to save on healthcare expenses […]
What is an Islamic state? This is a question that has been asked ever since the founding of the religion by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As I will discuss later, this question has been answered in several different ways in different parts of the Muslim world. Most recently, the question has become important […]
Consequentialism is defined as “the ethical study of morals, duties and rights with an approach that focuses consequences of a particular action or cause”. A consequentialist holds the belief that “consequences form the basis for any valid moral judgement about an action”. Thus, from a consequentialist standpoint, a morally right action is one that produces […]
Another child has died. Not from illness or accident, but from the savage hands of the very person entrusted with his education and protection. In Jamrud tehsil of K-P, a fifth-grade student was tortured by his school head during morning assembly. The boy was beaten with a stick on his head, neck, face and back. […]