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Monday, July 7, 2025

Living within means: The tin roofs of Bangladesh

Till 1958 Pakistan was debt-free. Then the fast-track debt-driven economic model was adopted. The standard of living was raised on borrowed money. Fancy cars and gadgets were imported. Our neighbor India did not fall for short-term gains. Instead of imports, they relied on simplicity.

Turkey’s UN envoy calls for restraint amid Ukraine crisis

In his remarks at the UN General Assembly meeting, Sinirlioglu said there is a "new act of aggression" in Ukraine and it is "our legal and moral obligation" to support Ukraine's independence, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and political unity.

Zahir Jaffer sentenced to death in Noor Mukadam murder case

The District and Sessions Court judge, Justice Ata Rabbani, has announced the verdict on the Noor Mukadam murder case today at 1:30 pm. Important to note, the case took many twists and turns, especially since the main accused pleaded not guilty.

Kashmir: A night that never ends!

For more than 70 years, Indian state-sponsored atrocities have caused human rights violations in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOK). The barbaric incident that happened in the twin villages of Kunan and Poshpora, in Kupwara District of Kashmir can never be forgotten.

Russia at the Gates: Another Sarajevo waiting to happen in Ukraine?

NATO is encroaching eastwards, gobbling up the former Soviet republics and client states one by one. Its next target is Ukraine. If Ukraine joins NATO, it will eliminate the buffer that presently exists between NATO and Russia. This had not happened even during the Cold War period.

Ukraine: The battle for new world order?

Images of Russian military vehicles entering areas held by Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine’s east have shocked the world. President Vladimir Putin said they were part of a “peacekeeping mission”, hours after he recognised the regions’ independence.

Opposition covering up its failure with no-trust move: Farrukh

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh said the “incompetent” opposition dreamt about ousting the government every day. This time, it would not be different as the opposition did not have support from the public.

Explosions rock Ukraine as Putin begins military operation

An AFP reporter in Kyiv heard explosions within about 30 minutes of Putin's announcement of a military operation. Explosions were also heard in the eastern city of Mariupol. Before Putin's announcement, Ukraine had urged its approximately three million citizens living in Russia to leave.

How did Russia welcome PM Imran Khan?

Pakistan-Russia relations have made impressive progress over the past two decades. There has been regular interaction between the two sides at the highest level as well as the working level. Currently, PM Khan is on an official two-day visit to Russia.

Shashi Tharoor is taking a flak for endorsing PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan was noted saying that "I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV." Needless to say, his recent statement made highlights and amassed a lot of reactions from both Pakistan and India.

Zameen.com uplifts Multan’s real estate sector with mega projects

Zameen.com's 3-day property sales event showcased over 10 real estate projects, which are already popular among property buyers and investors of Multan. Zameen.com continues to contribute to the overall growth of the real estate sector by organizing such property sales events.

JS Group, Biologica & Mediapak partner up to combat Covid-19

The ceremony was attended by Faisal Ismail, CEO-Biologica, Naveed Khalid Chowdhry, CEO-Medipak, Aneeta Pasha, Country Director-IRD Pakistan along with other senior officials.