May 5, 2026, (Humaira Qadri) – Located in the heart of Jammu & Kashmir’s summer capital, Srinagar Press Enclave, which houses offices of many prominent media houses, is a testimony to how journalism became a victim of action from state and non-state actors, curbing freedom of press. The hub of Kashmir’s media activity is named...
Pakistan’s current IMF-supported economic framework is gradually steering the country toward an import-led auto industry, raising serious concerns about long-term industrial sustainability. While such policies may provide short-term macroeconomic stability, they risk undermining local manufacturing, technology development, and employment generation. The auto sector, instead of evolving into a localized manufacturing base, is increasingly shifting toward...
The present situation of the Middle East is very alarming and the role that the USA hasplayed in making this happen is nothing more than a war crime. The initiation of an illegalwar, assassination of a sovereign leader, the escalation of the region’s strategic warfare forthe destruction of humanity has been something the whole world...
The strategic landscape of South Asia has long been defined by a precarious balance of power. For Pakistan, the struggle has consistently been one of securing sovereignty and progress in the face of persistent regional pressures. Central to this tension remains the issue of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK), where the natural right...
Pakistan is approaching the Federal Budget 2026-27 at a time when the country stands at a highly sensitive economic crossroads. Pakistan today is a country of nearly 240 million people, with more than 60 percent of its population below the age of 30. Despite being a large emerging market economy of around 350 billion US...
May 10th now stands as a permanent marker in the calendar of South Asian history, representing the day the regional balance of power was not just tilted, but fundamentally redefined. For decades, New Delhi operated under a predictable and dangerous playbook: utilizing the immediate aftermath of any domestic security failure to point an accusatory finger...
The persistent rise in petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan has become one of the most critical economic challenges for households, farmers, transporters, and industry. While public debate often attributes fuel inflation solely to international crude oil fluctuations, the deeper reality lies within domestic policy choices. In particular, the structural transformation in petroleum taxation—from General...
Indian occupation authorities have recently banned South Kashmir’s premier educational institute, Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967—a law that has widely been criticised for being used to criminalise political activity, religious practices, and even institutions that have long served underprivileged and marginalized communities. This move, with far-reaching consequences, raises serious...
Ambassador Mohammad Masood served as Pakistan’s Head of Mission to the European Communities during a formative period in Pakistan–Europe relations. On 26 November 1970, he presented his credentials to Franco Maria Malfatti, then President of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC), marking an important milestone in the formalization of Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement with the...
The initiatives of the Chief Minister of Punjab regarding the introduction of the Kisan Card and Livestock Card are highly appreciable and reflect a positive intention to support the agriculture and livestock sectors during a period of rising economic pressure on farmers. The effort to introduce digital financial inclusion, interest-free credit facilities, and institutional support...
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