Punjab government launches massive assault against illegal construction

News Analysis | The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Tuesday started an anti-encroachment drive across the provincial capital Lahore against land mafia and illegal encroachments....

Rise in Exports reinvigorate Pakistan’s Cement Industry

News Analysis | Pakistan as a developing country continues to have a strong relationship with its cement industry. So much so, that the previous Prime...

Economic Uncertainty to end by mid-October: Asad Umar

News Analysis | Asad Umar, Pakistan's Finance Minister, has asserted that the economic uncertainty facing the country and its business community will end by the...

Will Uber & Careem merger create a monopoly in Pakistan?

News Analysis | Various online publications in Pakistan and the Middle East are quoting Bloomberg to hint that App driven Taxi Company (Rid-hailing company) Uber...

Is media above the law? The viral video says it all…

News Desk | The video of three media personnel violating a traffic rule in Lahore is making rounds on social media. The video has brought...

PTI: A party of thugs?

News Analysis | The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) displayed his utmost displeasure over the alleged involvement of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) MNA Malik Karamat Khokhar...

Journey towards “moderation”: KSA embraces Yoga

AFP | In a sparse, wood-floored studio, Saudi women squat, lunge and do headstands. Even a year ago, teaching these yoga postures could have rendered them outlaws...

UN report highlights US as “Joker” on climate change

AFP | Diplomats gathering in South Korea Monday will find themselves in the awkward position of vetting and validating a major UN scientific report that...

Money and muscle: India ahead in Asia as World Cup looms

AFP | With their powerful batting and fast improving bowling, India are Asia's best hope at the World Cup which takes place in England next...

Experts say EU is unable to stop Money Laundering

AFP | European Union nations may boast the world's most stringent anti-money laundering rules, but recent scandals show that criminals are good at exploiting the...

ICJ’s ruling on US sanctions against Iran coming this week

AFP | The International Court of Justice will hand down an eagerly awaited decision this week on Iran's demand for the suspension of debilitating nuclear-related...

Iran fires missiles at Syria after deadly attack

AFP| Iran said Monday it struck jihadists in Syria with ballistic missiles in retaliation for a deadly attack on an Iranian military parade, warning the...