The tragic fire in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, in which newborn babies lost their lives, has shaken the conscience of the entire nation. These were not ordinary patients who could run, call for help or protect themselves. They were newborn babies—fragile, innocent lives that had only just entered...
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Double-Landlocked to Eurasian Transit Hub: How Uzbekistan Is Rewriting the Economics of Geography.
TFN Research & Policy Analysis Uzbekistan’s freight traffic with members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation reached approximately 33.5 million tonnes in 2025, around 40 percent—or about 9 million tonnes—higher than five years earlier. The headline is significant. But the more important story lies behind the number. Uzbekistan is one of only two double-landlocked countries in...
When Sparks Ignite the Youth: Lessons from History We Cannot Afford to Forget.
The Pakistan Army is not merely an institution; it is one of the most important pillars of Pakistan’s national defence and security. For decades, its officers and soldiers have stood at the frontiers of the country, faced grave threats and made the ultimate sacrifices for the motherland. Thousands of Pakistani families have lost their sons...
When Knowledge Moves Faster Than University Degrees.
Harvard University, one of the world’s most prestigious universities and a global benchmark for excellence in higher education, research and scholarship, has given us a thought-provoking reason to examine the real value of a university degree in today’s rapidly changing world. Harvard has produced an extraordinary number of Nobel laureates and generations of leading scholars,...
The Diplomatic Tightrope: Decoding the US Ambassador’s Visit to Kashmir.
The recent visit of the US Ambassador to Kashmir, and his subsequent interactions with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has ignited a firestorm of debate. In the high-stakes theater of South Asian diplomacy, words are never accidental. While some view the Ambassador’s rhetoric as a nod to New Delhi, a broader analysis of the current geopolitical...
Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Balochistan Leadership, Vows to Counter Foreign-Sponsored Threats.
RAWALPINDI, (TW NEWS) – Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, interacted with prominent figures and political leadership from Balochistan, discussing the province’s development, security and future prospects. During the interaction, Field Marshal Asim Munir emphasized that the present and future of...
49 Terrorists Killed in Joint Intelligence-Based Operations Across KP and Balochistan.
RAWALPINDI, (TW NEWS) – Security Forces, in coordination with the police, have killed 49 terrorists in a series of high-tempo, intelligence-based joint operations conducted across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan over the past few days, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The operations were conducted as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism...
Syrian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan’s Army Chief to Discuss Defence and Security Cooperation
RAWALPINDI, (TW NEWS) – Foreign Minister of Syria H.E. Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, accompanied by a delegation, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, on Friday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of mutual interest,...
China’s Next-Gen KJ-500 AWACS spotted in Pakistan. Purpose is not known yet. It’s the most powerful AWACS in South Asia.
🔺🇵🇰🇨🇳🦅:China's Next-Gen KJ-500 AWACS spotted in Pakistan. Purpose is not known yet. It's the most powerful AWACS in South Asia. pic.twitter.com/xHwU1WLbaS — Tactical Tribune (@TacticalTribun) August 20, 2026
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Sweden Hosts Farewell Meeting for Prominent Social Figure Zubair Hussain, Honours Community Services.
STOCKHOLM, (TW News) — On the completion of his diplomatic tenure in Sweden, the Ambassador of Pakistan, Bilal Hayee, hosted a special farewell meeting at the Embassy of Pakistan in Stockholm, specifically inviting prominent Swedish-Pakistani social figure Zubair Hussain. During the meeting, Ambassador Bilal Hayee commended Zubair Hussain for his selfless service to the Pakistani...







