Hemant Karkare: Tribute to a hero

Hemant Karkare AC was the chief of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad. He was killed in action during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. He was credited with solving the serial bombing cases in Thane, Vashi and Panvel, and led the investigation of the 2008 Malegaon blasts.

Shahnawaz Dahani has an emotional call with mother before debut match

PCB media shared a small video clip of Shahnawaz Dahani speaking to his mother and sharing his views before the match. In the heart-warming clip, Dahani can be seen expressing his excitement over making his debut in the match and playing for his country.

300 MW power project to create over 1000 jobs for people of Gawadar

The $ 542.32 million worth coal-fired power project having the capacity to produce 300 MW electricity would initiate under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor at Gwadar.

Why Turkey was so keen to protect Kabul Airport?

Last month, Turkey offered to assume the responsibility of running and protecting Kabul’s strategic Hamid Karzai Airport landlocked Afghanistan’s main gateway to the world after American and NATO troops complete their withdrawal from the war-battered country.

Abhinandan receives military award for “shooting down F-16”

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman received the Vir Chakra award for showing bravery while supposedly shooting down a Pakistani F-16 during the Balakot Airstrike of 2019. Meanwhile, Twitteratis are recalling how Abhinandan was captured by Pakistan.

Pakistan’s impeccable nuclear record

Pakistan first tested nuclear weapons in May 1998 in response to nuclear tests by its regional rival, India. The program owes its success in part to A.Q. Khan’s clandestine international nuclear smuggling network. Pakistan has vastly expanded its nuclear forces and remains outside the NPT.

US, Australia, UK ditch France as they sign key deal

Defence Minister Peter Dutton joined US and British diplomats in signing an agreement allowing the exchange of sensitive "naval nuclear propulsion information" between their nations.

Taliban stop shows with women actors

The Taliban have already introduced rules for what women can wear at university, and beaten and harassed several Afghan journalists despite promising to uphold press freedoms.

Will post-Erdogan Turkey move from Islamist to secularist authoritarianism?

Erdogan is a controversial figure, one who has frequently appeared in international media due to his brusque remarks and increasingly authoritarian practices, both abroad and domestically. During his premiership, he successfully changed Turkey’s political fabric

Fawad Chaudhry blasts Asma Jahangir Conference for Nawaz’s speech

Fawad Chaudhry said that the conclusion of the Asma Jahangir conference with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif's speech is "a contempt of judges and judiciary". Interestingly, during Nawaz Sharif’s speech, the Internet was blocked for two hours before the closing session.

Forks in the Road: December 1970, the Election that bred secession

Yahya Khan put forward his plan for elections and power transfer in a speech on 28 November 1969. He declared that he will promulgate a Legal Framework Order (LFO) which will lay down the rules for the election and post-election period until the newly elected national assembly frames a constitution.

IMF announces resumption of $6b program with Pakistan

The Pakistani authorities and IMF staff have reached a staff-level agreement on policies and reforms.