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Hosting cricket or making public hostage
The return of international cricket to Pakistan was not just a sporting revival — it was a symbolic milestone loaded with pride, hope and emotional rehabilitation. For over a decade, Pakistan’s cricketing arenas carried a…
Freedom of the press : Pen is safe, nation is strong
On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring a secure environment for journalists. His…
International day to end impunity for crimes against journalists — Journalists and media…
Iqra. Liaqat
Across the world, freedom of expression and freedom of the press are regarded as the foundations of democratic societies. Journalists are those individuals who risk their lives to provide truthful, transparent, and…
The Lost Heritage
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa marked seventy years of partnership with the Italian Archaeological Mission — a collaboration that has rendered valuable services in unearthing Gandhara’s buried history . The ceremony, was held at the Swat…
Pakistan’s environmental crisis: A call for action
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, Pakistan finds itself at the forefront of this global crisis. The country's unique geography, with its snow-capped mountains, fertile plains, and coastal regions, makes it one of…
The October 8 tragedy — A wound that still bleeds
October 8, 2005 — a day forever etched in Pakistan’s history. The earth shook, mountains split open, and entire towns were wiped off the map. In a matter of moments, thousands of lives were lost, and millions of dreams were buried beneath…
Warning shot or rallying cry? Politics, generals and the path ahead
Asim Riaz Imran Nasir
When a defense secretary orders hundreds of one-star-and-above generals and admirals to report in person to Quantico on September 30, 2025, that is not a routine calendar invite. It is a signal. In…
Ruthless climate change and our agriculture
Ghulam Ahmad
Climate change is no longer a distant threat for Pakistan — it is a daily reality. From record-breaking heatwaves to devastating floods, our farmers are facing a challenge unlike any other. Agriculture, which sustains…
Baku and Islamabad: One tale , two cities
Zalmay Azad
Last year, I had the privilege of visiting Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, a city where the Caspian Sea kisses the shorelines of history and modernity. My visit was not just a traveler’s journey but also a journalist’s…
Global treaty to end plastic pollution.
Majid Bashir
Each year, more than 300 million metric tons of plastic is created. Many plastic products are single use, cannot be recycled, and remain in the environment for decades or centuries. Only 9 percent of plastic ever…
