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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…

By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The tragedy of the Subcontinent did not conclude with the lowering of the Union Jack in August 1947; it merely entered a new and turbulent phase. No sooner had Pakistan emerged upon the map of the world than mistrust and hostility clouded its eastern horizon. The first test came almost instantly in the form of the Kashmir conflict of 1947–48, when forces clashed over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, and the dispute was carried to the United Nations. The ceasefire line that later became the Line of Control did not extinguish animosity; it institutionalized…

By Atiq Raja In an era dominated by distraction, where notifications ping endlessly and attention spans wane, the message of Brian Tracy’s No Excuses! The Power of Self-Discipline cuts through the noise with remarkable clarity. This is not merely a motivational book, nor is it a manual for superficial success. It is a call to transformation, a manifesto insisting that talent, opportunity, or background matter far less than one quality that, paradoxically, remains underappreciated in modern life: self-discipline. Tracy’s central thesis is striking in its simplicity and audacity: self-discipline equals freedom. While many view discipline as a restriction, a curtailment…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s appearance at the inaugural meeting of the Gaza Peace Board, where he briefly met US President Donald Trump, marks a striking moment in Pakistan’s recent diplomacy. In a carefully choreographed exchange, President Trump placed a hand on the prime minister’s shoulder, describing him as a favored leader, and gestured towards Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a formidable figure and a fighter. Such symbolism was hardly incidental. It was designed to convey alignment, or at least cordiality, at a time when geopolitical fault lines are widening. Addressing representatives…

By Uzma Ehtasham In the labyrinthine world of international diplomacy, moments of engagement often conceal the complexity beneath them. Prime Minister Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Washington and his meetings with the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and senior US officials highlight both the opportunities and the enduring challenges in Pakistan-US relations. On the surface, the trip underscored an eagerness to deepen economic collaboration: Shehbaz Sharif pressed for increased DFC financing in joint ventures across sectors critical to Pakistan’s development, extended an invitation for participation in an upcoming minerals conference in Islamabad, and sought to invigorate private-sector…