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The swift and uncompromising response by Pakistan to the recent cross-border attack attributed to the Afghan Taliban regime has shifted the contours of regional politics in ways that are both immediate and potentially enduring. What the Taliban portrayed as an assertion of authority now appears, through Islamabad’s lens, as a miscalculation of historic proportions. In the glare of international attention, the Afghan authorities have been forced into an uneasy posture, seeking dialogue after testing the resolve of a neighbour whose military capability and determination they had every reason to understand. The episode has cast the Taliban not as the authors…

By Bekhzod Alimjanov In the first days after Uzbekistan’s independence, I was deeply moved to learn that in cities large and small across Pakistan, our Pakistani brothers had welcomed this moment with joy and enthusiasm. It was both heartening and, in some ways, surprising to see our independence so warmly received by people in a distant land. I encountered that same spirit of goodwill during my subsequent visit to Pakistan. Despite the geographical distance between our countries, I found a strong sense of spiritual closeness — a feeling that our Pakistani friends genuinely shared in our joys and stood with…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar For much of the 20th century, the relationship between Iran and Israel was defined not by hostility but by calculation, pragmatism and shared strategic interests. Today, that earlier alignment appears almost unrecognizable. What was once a discreet partnership has hardened into a declared and often violent enmity that now stands at the center of Middle Eastern instability. The latest escalation – triggered by Israeli and American strikes on Iran and followed by Tehran’s retaliation – is not an aberration but the continuation of a long and combustible trajectory. Iranian authorities have confirmed the deaths of senior…

By Atiq Raja In a world inundated with advertisements, political appeals, fundraising campaigns, and digital marketing, a quiet but persistent question shapes our daily choices: why do we say yes? It is a question of human nature, of psychology, and of the subtle currents that guide our decisions long before we are even aware of them. In his seminal work, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, the psychologist Robert Cialdini unpacks these currents with remarkable clarity. The book is far more than a guide to selling products or closing deals. It is an exploration of how humans are persuaded, sometimes subtly…

By Aslam Shah KARACHI: The Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has suspended the operating licences of all subsoil water companies over unpaid tax dues, launching a city-wide inspection of bore lines with the support of the Rangers, officials said. The move comes after a three-month revenue dispute, with Rs160 million billed in December alone to 73 companies, while invoices for January and February are expected to follow. The sale and management of subsoil water has now been placed under the corporation’s Revenue Resources Group (RRG). Authorities allege that office-bearers of the Subsoil Water Association siphoned water from Karachi’s main…

By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Lawyers in Mehar staged a protest and boycotted court proceedings over the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemning what they described as aggression by Israel and the United States. The demonstration was organised by the Taluka Bar Association Mehar. As a result of the boycott, members of the public who had appeared for scheduled hearings were issued new dates and asked to return later. Addressing the gathering, bar leaders including Advocate Saeed Panwhar, Advocate Dad Muhammad Magsi, Advocate Sher Chandio, and Advocate Najeeb Mahesar alleged that Israel and the United States…

By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: A woman was seriously injured after ceiling plaster collapsed in the children’s vaccination section of Taluka Hospital Mehar, also known as GIMS, causing panic among patients and staff. Witnesses said the incident occurred suddenly, with a loud bang as part of the ceiling gave way. The injured woman, identified as Ms Hawa Dahoth, a resident of village Bundo in Mehar, sustained injuries to her head and leg. She was initially admitted to the emergency ward and later referred to a hospital in Larkana due to the severity of her condition. Patients present at the time…

By Zahid Karani KARACHI: The Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine held its White Coat Ceremony 2026 in Karachi, marking the formal beginning of academic training for newly admitted dental students and reaffirming the institute’s commitment to professional standards and excellence in education. The ceremony opened with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, setting a reflective tone for the event. Vice Principal and Associate Dean of Basic Sciences, Prof Dr Sheema Farhan, delivered the welcome address, outlining the institute’s academic vision and greeting students and their families. Principal Prof Dr Hasnain Sakrani spoke about his professional journey and urged students to…

By Tanveer Ahmed GILGIT/ SKARDU: Authorities have imposed a three-day curfew in Gilgit and Skardu following protests sparked by the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Pakistan Army has been deployed in both cities to maintain law and order. The curfew, now in effect, will be partially relaxed daily from 12 noon to 4pm, allowing residents limited movement for essential needs. Outside these hours, strict restrictions remain, with police patrolling the streets and enforcing the lockdown. Mobile network services have been suspended across Gilgit-Baltistan to prevent the spread of unrest. In Gilgit, all commercial centres and government…