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By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi Poverty, unemployment and economic instability are not new afflictions in the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They are structural problems, layered over decades, shaped by conflict, displacement, administrative neglect and the absence of sustained development planning. District Khyber illustrates this reality with painful clarity. What was once a region sustained by cross-border commerce, small-scale agriculture and traditional livelihoods now stands economically paralyzed, its people trapped between shrinking opportunities and expanding desperation. The latest blow has come from the prolonged closure of the Torkham border, the district’s economic lifeline. For more than two and a half months,…

The year 2025 is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the trajectory of Pakistan–United States relations, a shift that has prompted analysts and policymakers alike to reconsider long-standing assumptions about South Asia. A recent report by the Washington Times described this period as transformative, even revolutionary, noting that the recalibration of U.S. priorities has placed Pakistan at the center of American strategic thinking. For decades, Washington’s approach to the region was dominated by the so-called “India First” policy, which cast Islamabad in a peripheral role, often as a state to be monitored rather than trusted. However, recent developments…

By Uzma Ehtasham Pakistan has reached a milestone moment in its modern history with the signing of a defence agreement with the Libyan National Army valued at more than four billion dollars, a deal that ranks among the largest in the country’s military and economic record. Beyond the headline figure, the agreement carries profound strategic and economic significance, encompassing the supply of sixteen JF-17 fighter jets, twelve Super Mushshaq trainer aircraft, and a broad range of ground, naval, and aerial equipment, all scheduled for phased delivery over the next two and a half years. The accord was finalized during Field…

By S.M. Inam Pakistan and Bangladesh have embarked on a noteworthy path towards reinforcing tax cooperation, a development that carries significance far beyond the technicalities of fiscal policy. At first glance, the agreement may appear as a routine administrative measure, yet it reflects a deeper, more symbolic renewal of trust between two nations whose histories are intimately and, at times, painfully intertwined. The agreement emerged from discussions between Bangladesh’s High Commissioner and Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue, during which the two sides explored ways to enhance tax collaboration, strengthen institutional partnerships, and support bilateral economic…

By Atiq Raja For decades, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) held a place of pride not only in Pakistan but across Asia. Founded at a time when commercial aviation in the region was still in its infancy, PIA became a symbol of national achievement, admired for its service, professionalism, and pioneering reach across continents. It was more than a carrier; it was a reflection of Pakistan’s aspirations, a national icon that connected the country to the wider world. Yet, over the years, the airline’s fortunes declined, undermined by a combination of mismanagement, political interference, mounting debt, and operational inefficiencies. What was…

By Palwasha Asif In Pakistan, gendered narratives continue to exert a profound but often overlooked influence on political life. Far beyond the official platforms, manifestos, and policy frameworks, the language, symbols, and social expectations surrounding gender shape both how politicians are perceived and how political power itself is understood. Women’s presence in public life, while increasingly visible, is persistently filtered through lenses that privilege masculine traits and marginalize female authority. These narratives do more than reinforce social norms; they actively shape who is deemed fit to lead, whose voice is amplified, and whose agency is questioned or dismissed. At the…

In military strategy, the concept of redundancy is often presented as an unquestionable virtue: it allows forces to survive, adapt, and respond when conventional routes or assets fail. Yet when this logic is transposed from defence doctrine into the political sphere, particularly through pressure or coercion on neighboring states, it transforms from prudence into a mechanism of regional domination. India’s obsession with the narrow Siliguri Corridor—the infamous “Chicken’s Neck” connecting its northeastern states to the rest of the country—is frequently cited by New Delhi’s strategists as a structural vulnerability, a dangerous bottleneck that could be exploited in a conflict scenario.…

By Syed Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: A police officer was seriously injured after a driver of a suspected vehicle rammed into him at a checkpoint within the limits of Sultanabad police station in Tando Allahyar district, police officials said. According to police, officers signalled a white car to stop, but instead of complying, the driver accelerated and struck a police officer before fleeing the scene. The vehicle was then chased by police units. During the pursuit, the suspect car broke through barriers at a toll plaza on Mirpur Khas Road. With the assistance of Mirpur Khas police, officers eventually intercepted…