Funeral prayers for Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun Shaheed and Captain Abdul Samad Shaheed were held at Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir and senior civil and military officials attended the ceremony following the fatal Mushshak training aircraft crash near Quetta.
After Twenty Years of Service, Is This the Reward? Eleven Employees of Balochistan Deserve Justice, Not Abandonment
After nearly 20 years of federal government service, 11 employees from Balochistan face uncertainty following a repatriation decision. Former Financial Adviser Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik appeals to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for urgent intervention, fair treatment and protection of their lawful service rights.
The Instrument of Accession: The Duress Question.
Lord Mountbatten’s 1947 letter and the Instrument of Accession remain central to the Kashmir dispute. This analysis examines the promised public vote, competing legal interpretations and the unresolved questions surrounding Kashmir’s accession to India.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Reaffirms Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, calling for stronger preventive measures to protect vulnerable communities. The government is working to integrate disaster preparedness into climate and development plans.
French Delegation Returns to Paris After Successful Visit to Pakistan
A French delegation comprising mayors, deputy mayors and businesspeople from Paris has returned to France after a visit to Pakistan. Sardar Zahoor Iqbal and Haji Aslam Chaudhry welcomed the delegation at Paris Airport, expressing hope for stronger trade and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Pakistan and EU Agree to Strengthen Cooperation to Curb Illegal Migration as Irregular Arrivals to Europe Fall by 64%
Irregular migration from Pakistan to Europe has declined by 64%, according to European Commissioner Magnus Brunner. Pakistan and the EU have agreed to strengthen border security, promote legal migration and expand opportunities for skilled Pakistani workers in Europe.
Does the Governor Raj Blended with Emergency Will Work in KPK?
Will Governor’s Rule and emergency powers restore peace and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, or deepen Pakistan’s political divisions? Dr Alamdar Hussain Malik examines the constitutional, democratic, security and economic implications of extraordinary intervention in KPK.
TFN New Policy Paper on Global Oil Logistics.
TFN's new policy paper examines how maritime chokepoints, export infrastructure and geopolitical disruptions affect global oil trade. It explores alternative export corridors, country-level vulnerabilities and policy measures to strengthen energy security and oil-export resilience.
Pakistan, Netherlands Explore New Trade and Investment Opportunities as Dutch Business Delegation Meets Commerce Secretary.
Pakistan and the Netherlands are exploring new trade and investment opportunities as a Dutch business delegation meets Commerce Secretary Jawad Paul in Islamabad. Discussions focus on IT, textiles, agriculture, food processing, engineering and skilled workforce development.
UK Rejoining the European Union Back in Focus as Parliament Set to Debate Public Petition
Britain’s relationship with the European Union is back in the political spotlight as MPs prepare to debate a public petition calling for the UK to reconsider EU membership. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the Labour Party to adopt a clearer position on the possibility of rejoining the bloc.