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By Shakeel Hussain Classical literature endures not because it is old, but because it refuses to grow irrelevant. Across centuries and continents, it returns to the same elemental concerns: dignity, identity, humiliation, hope. In Dream on Monkey Mountain, the Nobel laureate Derek Walcott crafts a drama rooted in the post-colonial Caribbean, yet expansive enough to speak to any society wrestling with power and selfhood. When read alongside the contemporary realities of Venezuela, the play becomes less a theatrical artefact and more a moral lens. It invites us to see how ordinary citizens endure pressure, and how freedom often begins as…

By Wadood MehsudSOUTH WAZIRISTAN UPPER: Concerns have emerged over large-scale financial irregularities in the use of District Development Funds for 2022–23, with several local schemes reportedly incomplete despite substantial funding. Sources allege that photographs of irrigation projects were reused to obtain clearance of bills from the treasury for projects that existed only on paper, in collusion with a local government official. The claims relate to multiple projects approved during the tenure of the then deputy commissioner, many of which failed to reach completion. Local elders and community representatives have demanded a transparent and independent audit, urging the district administration, local…

The Sindh Assembly’s recent vote against the province’s division, tabled by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has reopened a debate that has long simmered beneath the surface of Pakistan’s political landscape: the question of Karachi’s administrative status and the broader implications of altering provincial boundaries. The resolution, passed with a decisive majority, reaffirmed Karachi as an integral and inseparable part of Sindh, warning that any attempt to carve out the city as a separate province would contravene history, constitutional norms, and democratic principles. It went further, suggesting that anyone opposing the motion should be viewed as an adversary of Sindh…

By S.M. Inam Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on terrorist hideouts across the Afghan border have sent a stark and unambiguous message: if cross-border militancy is allowed to continue, and the Afghan Taliban fail to act against extremists using their territory as a launchpad, Pakistan will no longer wait. These operations, carried out with precision, targeted those groups directly responsible for attacks on Pakistani soil, inflicting significant casualties and material damage. The strikes followed stern diplomatic warnings: just days earlier, Pakistan summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires to the Foreign Office, reminding Kabul that its territory must not serve as a safe haven…

By Mehrab Shah Afridi Pakistan finds itself at a critical juncture, where the rapid pace of population growth is colliding with the country’s already fragile education and health systems, creating pressures that cannot be ignored. For decades, policymakers have grappled with the challenge of providing adequate schooling, healthcare, and employment opportunities to a burgeoning population, but the urgency of the problem has intensified as demographic trends outpace institutional capacity. Experts warn that without decisive action, the consequences could ripple across society, undermining economic stability, human capital development, and th e prospects of future generations. Nowhere is the crisis more visible…

By Naseer Murad Shaikh Pakistan stands at a precarious juncture in its modern history, a moment where the imperatives of reform are no longer abstract ideals but urgent necessities. For decades, the nation has navigated the turbulent waters of political instability, weak democratic institutions, and constitutional ambiguities, each reinforcing a public perception of governance that is ineffective, self-serving, and disconnected from the needs of ordinary citizens. The result has been a cynicism so pervasive that it has begun to shape the very identity of the polity, leaving citizens disillusioned and young aspirants hesitant to engage with a system they see…

By our correspondent KARACHI: The Vice Chancellor of Greenwich University, Dr. Seema Moghal, lauded the philanthropic initiatives of Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori during a special Iftar-Dinner held at the Governor House Karachi. Addressing the attendees, Dr. Moghal highlighted the Governor’s sustained efforts in social welfare and education. “Your selfless dedication to the welfare of our community is truly inspiring,” she said. “Your tireless work in supporting IT education and various social causes has made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. Your commitment to serving the people stands as a shining example of leadership and compassion.” She…

By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: In an effort to ease inflationary pressures, low-cost clothing stalls have been set up on major commercial roads in Dadu, offering complete outfits at affordable rates. While members of the labor class in Dadu, Mehar, and Khairpur Nathan Shah have welcomed the initiative, purchasing outfits for as low as Rs1,000, local traders and shopkeepers have staged a protest in front of the Dadu Press Club. During a press conference, they opposed the sale of cheap clothing and urged the district administration to intervene. Laborers including Mumtaz Machhi, Nazir Abbasi, Shahmeer Solangi, and Ms. Soni accused…