As Pakistan’s green and white flag soars proudly across the skies this Independence Day, there is more than just patriotic fervour sweeping through the streets of Pakistan – there is triumph. This 14 August is not a mere ritual of remembrance; it is a thunderous, soul-stirring celebration of Resilience, Revival and Victory. A nation forged…
Political polarisation in Pakistan has intensified manifold since the ouster of former prime minister Imran Khan in 2022 through a no-confidence vote. A sharp divide emerged from this so-called democratic process, eroding the possibility of consensus even on matters of national security. As Hamra Tariq noted in Paradigm Shift, “The present time’s political polarization in…
Sindh’s bold move to establish the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA) promises liberation from Karachi’s exorbitant power tariffs and K-Electric’s monopoly. However, there is good reason to keep optimism cautious. Under the proposal, state-generated electricity will be transmitted via the Sindh Transmission and Dispatch Company (STDC) at provincially set tariffs. But there can be…
ISLAMABAD — Violent clashes broke out in Pakistan’s capital on Friday following the demolition of the Madani Mosque, as clerical leaders vowed to rebuild the structure at its original location. The Ulema Action Committee announced that Friday prayers would be held at the site, prompting the deployment of heavy contingents of Islamabad police, Frontier Corps…
ISLAMABAD — Torrential rains, cloudbursts, landslides, and flash floods have caused widespread destruction across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), leaving at least 56 people dead and dozens missing, according to official and local reports. In KP’s Bajaur district, a flash flood in the Jabrayi area overnight destroyed numerous homes,…
GUJRANWALA, Pakistan — A district and sessions court in Gujranwala has dismissed the pre-arrest bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub and Zartaj Gul in connection with the May 9 riots case. Judge Shaukat Kamal Dar rejected the petitions after both leaders failed to appear in court. Their request for a one-day exemption…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government MI-17 helicopter crashed near the Chinggi Banda area on Friday, senior officials confirmed. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the crash site, and efforts are underway to determine the fate of those on board. The cause of the crash remains unclear, while provincial and federal authorities are…
RAWALPINDI: The city’s waste management and disposal system is under intensifying scrutiny, with allegations that Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) dump trucks, responsible for ferrying refuse from urban ‘filth depots’ to the main dumping site, are plagued by significant operational deficiencies. Poor loading practices mean waste is piled into trucks without adequate covering, causing highly…
ISLAMABAD —Saleem jutt Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, announced in the National Assembly that electricity tariffs for households consuming less than 200 units have been reduced by 60%, expanding the number of beneficiaries from around 6–7 million to nearly 18.3 million consumers. According to Leghari, around 18.5 million consumers using 0–100 units are…
ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Council of the Arts Rawalpindi (PUCAR) organised a grand musical night titled “Mera Pakistan” on to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan. The vibrant evening showcased a rich array of patriotic performances aimed at promoting national unity, cultural heritage, and the spirit of independence. The event featured spellbinding performances by celebrated…
