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For more than three years, the Afghan Taliban have sought to reassure the world that the era of Afghanistan exporting violence is over. They have repeated, with unwavering certainty, that Afghan soil is not being used to launch cross-border attacks and that their return to power has brought stability rather than danger to the region. That narrative has now been directly contradicted by the most authoritative body charged with assessing global security threats. The United Nations Security Council’s 16th monitoring report does not merely question the Taliban’s claims; it dismisses them as “not credible” and warns that a growing number…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir Police, in collaboration with the Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), successfully rescued a kidnapped child in the Muro area on 18 December 2025. The incident took place in Sector 20C under the jurisdiction of Shah Latif Town police, where three-year-old Zain, son of Abubakar, had been abducted by unidentified assailants who moved him out of Karachi. Following the report, Malir Police immediately launched an operation under the special directives of SSP Malir Dr Abdul Khaliq, forming separate teams to locate and recover the child. Investigations revealed that the kidnappers had demanded a ransom exceeding…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Khairpur police successfully dismantled a key element of the city’s rising motorcycle theft problem with the arrest of Sajjad, widely known as Vicky Rahoojo, a notorious ringleader of a local snatching gang. The operation led to the recovery of six motorcycles that had been reported stolen, signaling a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to tackle organized street crime. According to Abdul Ghaffar Phulpoto, the Station House Officer at Shah Hussain Police Station, the arrest was made following confidential intelligence that traced the suspect’s movements. Sajjad had been wanted in multiple cases, and authorities confirmed that investigations…

By Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: Tando Allahyar witnessed a notable step towards improving urban traffic management as Senior Superintendent of Police Syed Saleem Shah carried out a surprise inspection at Chamber Naka Chowk, one of the city’s busiest intersections. The visit aimed to assess traffic flow, identify congestion points, and ensure that commuting for residents became smoother and safer. During the inspection, SSP Shah closely observed the movement of vehicles, noting areas of bottleneck and the effectiveness of on-duty traffic officials. He instructed officers to enforce traffic regulations firmly but fairly, stressing that while violators should be held accountable, interactions…

By Atiq Raja Every New Year arrives like a blank page, shimmering with possibility, yet only a few among us truly write something new upon it. Most of us simply repeat old patterns, swapping calendars while carrying the same routines, worries, and limitations forward. The challenge, then, is not how to welcome 2026 with ritual or celebration, but how to step into it differently—with intention, clarity, and courage. Before thinking about goals, achievements, or material milestones, the first step is a profound inner reset. Success and happiness do not originate in external accolades or possessions; they begin with alignment within.…

By Uzma Ehtasham A disturbing incident in Patna, Bihar, has once again drawn attention to the fragile position of Muslim women in India and the pervasive tensions at the intersection of gender, religion, and political authority. During a formal ceremony intended to welcome newly recruited doctors, Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, publicly removed the face veil of Nosrat Parveen, a fully veiled Muslim woman, as he handed over her appointment letter. Witnesses report that Kumar questioned her choice of attire and forcibly unveiled her, even as Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary attempted to intervene. The event, ostensibly a celebration of…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi Some tragedies do not fade with the passage of time; they remain etched into a nation’s memory, recurring with every anniversary as a haunting reminder of loss, resilience, and unfinished responsibility. December 16, 2014, is one such day for Pakistan. Eleven years later, the massacre at the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar remains a wound that continues to bleed, a scar on the collective conscience of the country, and a question that still demands reflection: have we done enough to protect our children? This was not merely an attack on a school; it was an…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak In Pakistan, farmers are far more than producers of food; they are the backbone of the nation’s economy, the unseen architects of rural stability, and the custodians of the country’s food security. Yet, despite their centrality, the challenges they face—ranging from climate change to market instability—are mounting, threatening not only their livelihoods but the very foundation of the nation’s sustenance. On National Farmers Day, observed on December 18, Pakistan pauses to honor the tireless labor of these men and women, acknowledging the pivotal role they play in feeding the nation, sustaining rural employment, and contributing to…