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By Israr Ahmad Orakzai KOHAT: Kohat University of Science and Technology and the Kohat Chamber of Commerce and Industry agreed on a joint strategy to promote industrial growth and create new employment opportunities, in a move described as a serious effort to bridge the gap between education and business in the region. The understanding was reached ahead of the “KUST Jobs and Industrial Expo”, scheduled to be held on 3 and 4 February under the auspices of Kohat University. As part of the preparations, the university’s director of ORIC, Dr Muhammad Zeeshan Bangash, along with Rubail Nazir, visited the Kohat…

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal History reminds us that even hostility between states has traditionally been restrained by certain moral and strategic conventions. A worthy adversary confronts openly, declares intent, and accepts the consequences. There is an austere dignity in such conflict, however regrettable. In stark contrast stands the conduct of a cowardly enemy—one that avoids direct engagement, shuns accountability, and wages war through deception, proxies, and terror. It is this degraded and dangerous form of hostility that Pakistan faces today. Following its unmistakable setback in May 2025, India appears to have abandoned any remaining commitment to responsible statecraft. Unable to…

By Uzma Ehtasham The International Court of Arbitration has once again placed the spotlight on India’s conduct under the Indus Waters Treaty, directing New Delhi to submit operational records of its hydropower projects on Pakistani rivers. The court’s order, requiring India to provide the logbooks of the Baglihar and Kishanganga projects by 9 February 2026, comes with a warning: failure to comply will necessitate a formal explanation. Pakistan, for its part, has been asked to specify by 2 February which documents it is seeking. Hearings on the merits of the case are scheduled in The Hague for 2 and 3…

By S.M. Inam Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement of a wide-ranging relief package for exporters marks a significant intervention at a moment when Pakistan’s economy has been under acute strain. By cutting the export refinancing rate from 7.5% to 4.5%, reducing electricity tariffs by a further Rs4.04 per unit, lowering wheeling charges by Rs9, and offering blue passport privileges for two years to high-performing exporters, the government has signaled a clear intent to revive industry and restore export momentum. In practical terms, the package is a combination of incentives and structural support designed to breathe life into a sector that…

Cricket has long been more than a game in South Asia. It is a cultural phenomenon, a source of national pride, and, at times, a reflection of the complex political realities of the region. The announcement by Pakistan that it will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, but will not face India in its scheduled match, has reignited these debates, casting a shadow over what is meant to be the celebration of sport. According to sources close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif personally met with PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to discuss the…

By Atiq Raja In a world that never stops watching, judging, and rating, many of us wake up each morning already tired—not from work, but from expectations. Expectations of how we should look, what we should earn, whom we should marry, how fast we should succeed, and how loudly we should prove it. Somewhere between scrolling, comparing, and pleasing, we forget to ask the most important question: Is my soul at peace? Society is a loud, relentless place. It applauds achievements, labels people, sets timelines, and hands out invisible report cards. By the time we realize it, we are running…

News Desk DUBAI: The ICC has noted the statement by the government of Pakistan regarding its decision to instruct the national team to participate selectively in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. While the ICC awaits official communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), it said that selective participation is difficult to reconcile with the fundamental premise of a global sporting event, where all qualified teams are expected to compete on equal terms according to the event schedule. ICC tournaments are built on sporting integrity, competitiveness, consistency and fairness. Selective participation, the ICC added, undermines the spirit and sanctity…

By Atiq Raja Modern life often encourages a convenient separation between the body and the mind. Physical health is treated as the domain of doctors, diets and gym routines, while emotional wellbeing is left to thoughts, feelings and personal resilience. Yet this division is largely artificial. In everyday life, the body and the mind exist in a constant and intimate conversation, each shaping the other in ways that are subtle, cumulative and impossible to ignore for long. A healthy body provides quiet but essential support to emotional balance. Regular physical activity is a clear example. Exercise is not only about…