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By Atiq Raja Inequality is often presented as if it were an unchangeable law of nature. Some are naturally talented, some work harder, some are luckier—this is the comfortable story that societies tell themselves. Yet Thomas Piketty, in his book Nature, Culture and Inequality, challenges that assumption with an argument that is both unsettling and liberating: inequality is not a fixed feature of humanity. It is a human creation, shaped by culture, ideology, and the decisions societies make about power and wealth. At the heart of Piketty’s work is a simple but profound insight: inequality is not inevitable. Across history…

By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi Kazakhstan and Pakistan have agreed to significantly enhance their bilateral trade and economic cooperation, setting an ambitious target of increasing mutual trade volume to $1 billion within the next two years. The understanding was reached as part of broader efforts to elevate bilateral relations and strengthen regional connectivity between South Asia and Central Asia. According to official sources, current trade between the two countries stands at approximately $250 million, far below its actual potential. Despite geographical proximity and historical ties, trade has remained limited due to logistical constraints, the lack of direct transit routes, and insufficient…

By Shakeel Hussain Education has always been recognized as the backbone of civilized society. It empowers individuals, strengthens nations, and shapes moral and intellectual character. History is replete with examples showing that when education falters, societies decline. Knowledge is therefore not a privilege; it is a fundamental right, one that belongs to every human being, regardless of gender, social class, or background. Yet, the promise of education can only be fulfilled when the spaces in which learning takes place are safe, ethical, and just. Without these conditions, knowledge risks being reduced to a hollow exercise, and classrooms can become arenas…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Kashmir Solidarity Day carried the unmistakable weight of a nation that continues to confront unresolved conflict. In a speech that was both solemn and stern, he sought to convey Pakistan’s unwavering stance on Kashmir, a region that has remained the epicenter of South Asia’s most protracted territorial dispute. Sharif’s message was clear: any provocation by India, in whatever form it may take, will be met with a corresponding response. The Prime Minister’s rhetoric reflected years of accumulated frustration, a frustration rooted in what he described as India’s…

By Abdul Qadir Maheser DADU: Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Dadu Syed Murtaza Ali Shah, a solidarity rally was taken out on February 5 to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day, starting from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office Dadu and proceeding to the Dadu Press Club. The rally was attended by SSP Dadu Captain (retd) Ameer Saud Magsi, DHO Dadu Syed Imdad Ali Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Wajahat Ghafoor, District Information Officer Zeeshan Ali Laghari, along with officials from the revenue, education, local government and municipal administrations. Representatives of civil society, journalists and people from various walks of life also participated in…

By Subhan Bux Baloch KARACHI: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) District Central, Dr. Muhammad Imran Khan, held a briefing with the Shaheen Force at the SSP Office, commending their performance and urging continued vigilance against street crime. Dr. Imran Khan described the Shaheen Force as “the pride of Karachi Police,” noting their dedication, professionalism, and bravery in apprehending criminals and conducting multiple police encounters. He emphasized that protecting citizens’ lives and property remains the top priority of law enforcement. The SSP also announced plans to further strengthen the Shaheen Force with additional resources and personnel, and instructed members to maintain…

By Subhan Baloch KARACHI: The Awami Raj Student Federation held a protest demonstration in front of the Karachi Press Club demanding justice for three young men allegedly killed in a staged police encounter in Kot Lalu. During the protest, demonstrators carried placards and raised slogans calling for accountability and justice for the victims. The gathering was addressed by senior lawyer Majid Ali, along with Saeed Ahmed Aasi, Muhammad Waseem, Abbas Shar, and other speakers. They alleged that the police carried out the killings under orders from influential landlords and described the incident as an extra-judicial murder. Protesters demanded strict legal…

The recent revelations regarding American weaponry abandoned in Afghanistan and its subsequent role in fueling militancy in Pakistan are both deeply alarming and, in many ways, predictable. For years, Pakistani authorities have sounded warnings about the risks posed by sophisticated arms falling into the wrong hands. Now, reports from CNN and other US media outlets have provided confirmation, painting a stark picture of the unintended consequences of a foreign military withdrawal that was hasty, ill-planned, and insufficiently accountable. The very tools once heralded as instruments of liberation and counterterrorism have, in an ironic and troubling twist, become enablers of terror…

By Atiq Raja For more than seven decades, Kashmir has remained one of the world’s most emotionally charged and politically complex disputes. Often reduced in international discourse to lines on a map, ceasefire arrangements, or strategic calculations, the reality on the ground is far more intimate, tragic, and enduring. For the people of Kashmir, this is not merely a territorial dispute between states—it is a human story of identity, dignity, and the right to choose one’s own future. At its heart lies a question both simple and profound: can Kashmir ever exist as a homeland where its people live with…