On 27 October, Kashmir Black Day, Zainab Noor examines the long-pending UN-supervised plebiscite and argues that protecting the historical voter register is essential to a credible vote on Kashmir’s future.
The article explores the legal, demographic and diplomatic challenges surrounding Kashmir’s right to self-determination and proposes preserving documentary evidence of state-subject status.
Afghanistan’s 121-kilometre Wakhan road has reached the Chinese frontier at Wakhjir, creating a stronger physical link for bilateral trade and future regional connectivity.
With trade activity emerging and China–Afghanistan economic relations expanding, the route offers new commercial possibilities despite ongoing infrastructure and border-development challenges.
Airport drop-off charges in the UK are prompting debate over passenger costs, traffic congestion and air pollution. Environmental campaigners argue that the fees may discourage unnecessary vehicle journeys around airport terminals.
Twelve people have been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison for drug trafficking and money laundering linked to a Bradford-based criminal network. Police said the group supplied over 135 kilograms of Class A drugs, while 55 kilograms of cocaine and heroin were recovered during the investigation.
A small aircraft crashed near Drymen, close to Loch Lomond in Scotland, killing a 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating the cause of the crash.
A proposal by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board to introduce common themes for Friday sermons has sparked debate over religious autonomy and government influence in Kashmir.
The controversy raises wider questions about freedom of religion, the independence of Muslim religious institutions, and the future of community control over mosques and shrines.
Journalist Matiullah was laid to rest in Karachi on October 16, as mourners gathered to pay their final respects. Earlier, funeral prayers and a condolence reference were held in Berlin, where members of the Pakistani community paid tribute to his journalistic and social services.
India’s river projects and the future of the Indus Waters Treaty have become major concerns in South Asian geopolitics. This analysis examines the implications for Pakistan’s water security, international law, and regional stability.
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal has unveiled a strategy to boost Pakistan’s exports to $100 billion through industrial clusters across eight key sectors. The plan focuses on global supply chain integration, stronger production capacity and sustainable employment opportunities.
Dr. Alamdar Hussain Malik expresses heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of children and a teacher in the Peshawar school incident. He calls for transparent investigations, accountability, and comprehensive safety inspections of public and private schools across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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