Pakistan’s economy expands 3% in FY25, up from 2.6% in FY24, projects 3% growth in FY26 The World Bank. Photo: file Pakistan’s economy is projected to grow by 3% in the fiscal year ending June 2026 as recent floods continue to weigh on growth prospects. According to a report by the World Bank, the growth…
Ombudsperson orders transfer of assets under Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act 2020 The Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection against Harassment (FOSPAH) has ruled in favour of a woman who was deprived of her share in jointly acquired property worth Rs110 million by her former husband. The verdict affirms a woman’s right to equal ownership…
The three-time IBSF World Champion Muhammad Asif, who will be defending his title, directly qualified in round of 48 The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association announced the six-member squad for the IBSF World Snooker Championships 2025 which will start on November 3 in Doha, Qatar. The team includes, three-time IBSF World Champion Muhammad Asif, who…
Pakistan’s stabilisation has begun, but without deep reforms, resilience, public trust, the next shock can break it The writer takes interest in social issues. Email: mehmoodatifm@gmail.com Amidst worldwide uncertainty, the economy of Pakistan tries a subtle balancing act. Following years of catastrophe, some signs point in the direction of stabilisation, however such advancements are tenuous….
Afghanistan’s defiance and Pakistan’s indulgence have shaped a cycle of mistrust, militancy, and smuggling The writer is a security and development expert with a PhD from NUST. Email him at rwjanj@hotmail.com Afghanistan has developed some misgivings due to our shared history and the two foreign interventions with different results. Distorted interpretation of historical facts, revanchism…
The administrative steel frame of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) was first praised by British Prime Minister David Lloyd George in the House of Commons, where he lauded it as the firm backbone of British rule in the subcontinent. Years later, on the eve of Partition, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel echoed that tribute, calling the Service…
Much too often in this country, some news so harrowing crosses our eyes that the daily toil of letting routine bureaucratic mismanagement fade into the background catches up to us. One such incident recently occurred in Mirpurkhas, when a 24-year-old woman seeking custody of her minor daughter was allegedly raped by the very police officer…
Netanyahu’s breaches of law expose a truce built on impunity, not reconciliation It was only a matter of time before the Gaza “ceasefire” began revealing its true character – a truce in name only, serving Israel’s political calculus more than peace itself. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest assertions – that Israel retains the right to…
Afghan Taliban’s intransigence is derailing consensus and headway at Istanbul talks. The second round of parleys on Sunday, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, saw a cold shoulder from Taliban 2.0 as they not only kept on shifting the goalposts, but were also in a denial mode in acknowledging that terror elements are housed in the…
Women’s sport has been banned in Afghanistan since the Taliban government took over in 2021 Members of the Afghan Women’s Refugee team pose for a team group during a selection camp at St. George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain – August 26, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON: An Afghan women’s refugee team lost 6-1 to Chad…
