Pakistan has expressed a clear desire to strengthen its ties with Bangladesh and deepen trade and cooperation across sectors. While diplomatic ties experienced strain, economic interaction never fully ceased, though it operated far below capacity. Pakistan and Bangladesh are entering a new phase of engagement, driven by mutual interest inRead More →
Farhat Asif (PhD) In the weeks following the Iran-Israel war and the unprecedented U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Middle East’s security architecture is once again being reimagined, though not necessarily in ways that bring clarity or peace. In this rapidly evolving landscape, the Abraham Accords have resurfaced withRead More →
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2015 speech in Dhaka, openly boasting about India’s involvement in Bangladesh’s formation India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, issued a blunt warning: “You do one more Mumbai, and you lose Balochistan.” ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich province has long been aRead More →
Gen Asim praised Trump’s leadership abilities in understanding and confronting the many challenges faced by the global community. Gen. Munir was hosted at the White House before any Indian delegation signifies a clear shift in U.S. foreign policy priorities RAWALPINDI ( WEB NEWS ) The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) hasRead More →
Under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) India gained exclusive rights to the eastern rivers Masood Lohar ( Climate Journalist ) On Sept.19, 1960, a momentous agreement was signed in Karachi. India’s prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who had been in power since independence, sat next to the Pakistani president and theRead More →
In recent years, Washington has supplied India with advanced aircraft, helicopters, and military equipment. Therefore, experts weren’t surprised when Trump, known for his unconventional diplomacy, touched on a highly sensitive issue for Delhi. India claims Kashmir as an integral part of its territory and strongly opposes any form of dialogue—particularlyRead More →
Health Experts Urge Tax Increase to Protect New Generation from Tobacco UseAn increase of Rs. 39 in FED per cigarette pack in the budget can yield Rs. 67.4 billion in revenue – Muhammad Asif IqbalRaising FED will not only promote economic growth but also save lives by reducing tobacco useRead More →
While the IWT is often portrayed as a safeguard for Pakistan, in reality, it contains multiple structural flaws that disproportionately benefit India. Experts The water wars are fought not with weapons but with infrastructure, deceitful treaties, diplomacy and alliances. Seminar titled ‘Indus Waters Treaty ‘in Abeyance’: Implications and Strategic PathwaysRead More →
Urgent need for primary legislation, stronger Shariah governance to boost Islamic finance sector: Experts Leading financial and legal experts highlighted this at a session ‘Towards a Shariah-Based Islamic Finance Ecosystem in Pakistan The participants emphasized that the SBP and SECP should establish rigorous criteria and a selection mechanism for ShariahRead More →
Dr. Anis concluded on a hopeful note. “Although complete objectivity may be impossible, critical thinking is always possible, Observes this while addressing the inaugural lecture of a series titled ‘The World Today and the Future of Humanity’ at the IPS, Islamabad ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Globalization today reflects aRead More →
PTA acts as a regulator and not a data holder, greater interoperability between institutions like NADRA and PTA is crucial. Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri says Pakistan has the potential & legislative scaffolding to become a leader in digital governance Pakistan has introduced progressive legislation, including the Digital Nation Act, “noRead More →
Federal Budget 2025 – 26 Information Technology Industry Proposes Structural Reforms for Export Growth KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) Mr. Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), has said that, based on a broad-based, ongoing consultative process with the IT companies and exporters, P@SHA demands the continuationRead More →