Changing Regional Dynamics; Challenges on Pakistan volatile borders amid Afghan anarchy

With the US troops withdrawing from Afghanistan after their two decades of military engagement, the Taliban’s advance has led to a resultant spike in violence. Fears reign that power vacuum might emerge again as the intra-Afghan talks have made little headway. As the battle for Kabul usher close to Pakistan’s borders, strengthening security measures and harboring deft diplomacy against the “spoilers of the peace process” is need of the hour

Afghan VP’s blame Pak helping Taliban is groundless: FO

As the Taliban has launched its offensive after the US-led NATO forces withdraw from Afghanistan, reports have emerged that the dislocated people are heading towards the borders of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan. Will history repeat itself with many horrendous repercussions or will the right policy measures curtail the disastrous consequences of refugee influx in Pakistan?

UAE makes attested vaccine certificates a must for Pakistani visitors

UAE recently announced that attested vaccine certification is now mandatory for passengers traveling from Pakistan to UAE. The UAE embassy in Islamabad has informed the...

Government decides to amend power theft law

National media has reported that the government has decided to amend Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860 to enforce prosecuting consumers allegedly involved in electricity...

Ali Amin Gandapur labels Nawaz as thief and Bhutto as traitor

Federal Minister of Kashmir Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur during an election rally bashed the leaders of PMLN and PPP. He described Nawaz as a robber and Bhutto as a traitor who betrayed the country.

Why Bilawal’s trip to US is clear as mud?

As Bilawal Bhutto Zardari departs for his seven-day visit to the US at a critical time when the AJK elections are knocking the door, his visit is taken with a grain of salt in media and news stories. Is there any truth in them or are the pro and anti-PPP elements are probing for no reason?

Pakistan responsible for Afghan conundrum; Indian propaganda continues unabated

Keeping its strategic interests intact and playing its cards close to its chest, the Indian establishment will continue to dominate the Afghan endgame with whatever options available on the table. As Taliban continue their advance in Afghanistan, Indian influence is taking a backseat. With its media propaganda on rise, is India still in the game?

Clandestine “passage” bill to curb press freedom amended by Punjab Assembly

Press freedom is the part and parcel of a democratic government. Therefore, the recently passed bill by the Punjab Assembly received flagrant condemnation by the journalist association as they deem it to be a threat to their profession. As a result, the assembly decided to revisit the anti-journalist clauses to safeguard speech freedom and in essence provisions of Article 19

FM Qureshi says Pakistan can’t afford anymore Afghan refugees

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov on Tuesday discussed the regional security including Afghanistan and human rights situation in...

Continued Indian presence or detachment in Afghanistan?

As all the stakeholders have propagated an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led solution for lasting peace, here is the catch.

Imran Khan pays respect to Kashmiris on Martyrs day

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control are observing Kashmir Martyrs Day today.

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed sheds light on lockdown calls amid rising corona cases

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed explicates upon “interior” issues regarding rising Covid-19 cases, upcoming AJK elections, and implementation of 3G and 4G network in erstwhile FATA.