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By Uzma Ehtasham Pakistan is approaching a demographic milestone that is as consequential as it is under-discussed. By 2026, according to the United Nations Population Fund, the country’s population is expected to exceed 225 million, placing it among the five most populous nations in the world. Numbers of this scale are often framed in alarmist terms, as an inevitable burden on a fragile economy and overstretched public services. UNFPA’s intervention challenges that reflex. Population growth, it argues, is not destiny. Managed wisely, it can be a strategic asset rather than a liability. Managed poorly, it will deepen inequalities that already…

Pakistan’s quiet expansion of biometric identity verification marks one of those policy shifts whose significance will only be fully understood years from now, when daily interactions with the state begin to feel either smoother or more intrusive. By amending national identity card regulations to formally widen the definition of biometrics beyond fingerprints to include facial and iris recognition, the federal government has laid the legal groundwork for a multi-biometric system that will eventually touch almost every citizen’s life. It is a move framed as technical and administrative, yet it carries social, ethical and political implications that demand wider public scrutiny.…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Javed Alam Odho formally assumed the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh on 1 January 2026, following an official notification from the federal government. He is the 86th officer to hold the position in the province. Upon arrival at the Karachi Police Headquarters, Odho was received with a guard of honour by a well‑drilled contingent of the Sindh Police. He paid tribute at the police martyrs’ memorial, laying a floral wreath and offering prayers in honour of the fallen officers. Odho acknowledged the sacrifices of the police martyrs and prayed for the elevation…

By Uzma Ehtasham Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, underscored on Saturday that the pursuit of lasting peace in South Asia remains impossible without a just resolution of the Kashmir dispute. Speaking at a press conference reviewing the Foreign Ministry’s annual performance, Dar reiterated Islamabad’s condemnation of India’s continued illegal actions in the occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing that the issue had once again captured international attention. Highlighting discussions at the United Nations Security Council, Dar drew attention to ongoing human rights violations in the region, insisting that a plebiscite involving the Kashmiri…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak As 2025 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself reflecting on a year that will be remembered as a defining chapter in its history. The nation has expressed profound gratitude to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his exceptional leadership during Operation Bunyan Al-Marsoos, a military response that not only safeguarded Pakistan’s sovereignty but also reaffirmed its standing as a formidable regional power. The operation, which unfolded against a backdrop of unprovoked aggression, has left an indelible mark on the national psyche, illustrating both the courage of the armed forces and the resilience of the Pakistani…

By Amir Muhammad Khan As the sun rises on 2026, Pakistan steps into a new year filled with both hope and responsibility. The transition from one year to another is never just a celebration; it is a moment for reflection, a chance to consider the triumphs and trials of the past and to chart a course for the future. While the global New Year is marked in festive gatherings, for Muslims in Pakistan and around the world, it is also a time of prayer and contemplation, as many journey to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina to seek blessings…

As Pakistan welcomed the new year, a remarkable sense of hope appeared to take hold among its citizens. For many, 2026 was seen not merely as the turning of a calendar page but as a potential moment of transformation, particularly for a country long burdened by economic uncertainty. Recent findings from a Gallup Pakistan survey underscored this optimism: more than half of respondents expressed confidence that the year ahead could bring improvement in economic conditions and greater stability in daily life. This sense of hope is striking not only for its intensity but also for its comparative significance on the…

By Atiq Raja Often mistaken as just another Dutch city, The Hague, or Den Haag, is far more than a provincial town. While Amsterdam holds the title of constitutional capital, The Hague is the true seat of power in the Netherlands. It is here that the country’s political, administrative, and diplomatic machinery hums quietly but decisively, giving the city a unique position not just within the nation, but in Europe and the world. Unlike Amsterdam, known for its canals, bustling culture, and commercial life, The Hague is a city of authority. It houses the Dutch government, the Prime Minister’s office,…