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By Dr. Luay Shabaneh On International Women’s Day, we pause to reflect on the resilience, leadership, and contributions of women and girls, both in Pakistan and across the globe. This year’s theme, Rights, Justice, Action, For All Women and Girls, serves as a reminder that the progress of society is inextricably linked to the rights and well-being of its women. Investing in education, health, and opportunities for women and girls does not benefit only them; it strengthens families, fortifies communities, and drives national development. When women thrive, society thrives. Yet, the celebration of this day comes against a backdrop of…

Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Tension has escalated between two groups of the Mahesar community over the ownership of Al-Makkah Rice Mill, with one group holding a press conference alleging an armed attack and police registering a case over the incident. Addressing a press conference, Qazi Naseer Mahesar, Qazi Masood Mahesar and Qazi Sarfaraz Mahesar said that Ali Akbar Mahesar had given them the rice mill on contract and they do not recognize Nadeem Mahesar, accusing him of making false allegations. They claimed that three days ago Nadeem Mahesar, Sartaj Chandio, Shahid Mahesar and other armed men attacked the rice mill,…

By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: The NJV organization hosted an Iftar party at High School No.1 Shamsuddin Bulbul, using the occasion to review its activities in Mehar Taluka over the past year and inform citizens about its annual performance. The event was attended by NJV officials Nazir Ahmed Tunio and Project Manager Murtaza Aamir, PPP District Dadu General Secretary and MPA Fayyaz Ali Butt, PPP leader Imtiaz Pasha Butt, Assistant Commissioner Mehar Ghulam Fatima Gholo, Headmaster Ashraf Ali Chandio, DEO Khadija Mumtaz Panhwar, District Information Secretary Mir Saddam Balhro, along with political, social, and business personalities, traders, journalists, officials of…

By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: Friends of Paraplegics, in collaboration with Zakat Foundation of America, distributed Ramazan ration packages among 100 persons with disabilities in Karak district and Domel tehsil of Bannu as part of a welfare initiative during the holy month.The ration distribution was supervised by Friends of Paraplegics Chairman Sanaullah. In Karak, the distribution was carried out by the organization’s district coordinator Muhammad Ali, while in Domel, Bannu, the activity was managed by the organization’s General Secretary Engineer Irfanullah.Local elders appreciated the efforts of the organizations for supporting people affected by poverty and disability and thanked the organizers…

By Muhammad Nawab GWADAR: A Pakistani fisherman lost his life while fishing in Iranian territorial waters. Deputy Commissioner Naqeebullah Kakar identified the deceased as Tayyab, who was engaged in fishing near the coastal areas of Iran’s Sistan and Baluchistan province. The deputy commissioner stated that the fisherman’s body was transported from Iran to Gwadar and handed over to his family. He added that further details of the incident are being sought through ongoing communication with Iranian authorities. #Pakistan #Iran #FishingIncident #Gwadar #MaritimeSafety

On the surface, it might seem an exaggeration to invoke the memory of the devastating 2010 floods in Pakistan when discussing the latest surge in fuel prices. But for millions of households across the country, the sense of déjà vu is unmistakable. A crisis that ought to have been foreseen and managed with caution has instead been allowed to escalate, leaving ordinary people to shoulder costs that ought to have been borne, at least in part, by the state. This is not merely about petrol costs rising. It is about how the corridors of power in Islamabad have once again…

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The Middle East today is engulfed in extraordinary tension, where political calculation and military preparedness coexist uneasily with fear, suspicion, and the constant threat of sudden war. What may appear to be a confrontation primarily between Israel and Iran, with the decisive backing of the United States, has in reality spread into a crisis whose tremors are felt across the entire Gulf region. The geography of conflict is no longer confined to rhetoric or limited skirmishes; it now touches alliances, military installations, sacred sites, energy corridors, and the collective conscience of the Muslim world. The presence…

By Atiq Raja There is an invisible ceiling that keeps millions of people confined—not because they lack intelligence, ability, or opportunity—but because they have quietly accepted the comfort of being average. It is subtle, almost seductive, whispering, “This is enough… don’t push further.” And without realizing it, people begin to settle beneath it, mistaking stagnation for safety and familiarity for success. Average is not always imposed by society. Often, it is a choice, a passive agreement that growth can wait, that potential need not be pursued relentlessly. From childhood through professional life, systems reward conformity far more than excellence. Schools,…

By Wasim Jamal In developed countries, social security is regarded as one of the most important pillars of a welfare state. Governments have established comprehensive systems to protect citizens, particularly the working class, from economic and social risks such as illness, unemployment, workplace accidents, and old age. Developing countries have also gradually recognized that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved without ensuring workers’ welfare. Social security systems in these nations are therefore expanding over time. In Pakistan, the Social Security Scheme was formally introduced on 1 March 1967 in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Faisalabad. Initially, it covered only the textile industry,…