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By Uzma Ehtasham The arrival of Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, in Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reflects more than a routine diplomatic engagement. At a moment of acute regional tension and shifting geopolitical alignments, the visit carries the unmistakable weight of strategic reassurance between two states whose relationship has long been defined by political affinity, economic partnership and security cooperation. Sharif was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, underscoring the seriousness with which Islamabad views the current regional climate. Their reception in Jeddah…

Mohammad Basir-Ul-Haq Sinha Iran’s political landscape shifted sharply this week as Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the office of Supreme Leader and, in a dramatic first act, issued an ultimatum to the United States that has sent reverberations through global capitals and financial markets alike. The announcement, delivered via Swiss intermediaries in a formal communique, laid down three demands with a clear deadline of thirty days: an immediate withdrawal of all US forces from the Middle East, the lifting of all sanctions on Iran, and payment of $500 billion in compensation. The tone of the address was uncompromising, signaling a…

By Dr. Fayyaz Salih Hussain As the world watches the military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran with mounting anxiety, the immediate focus has been on the geopolitical fallout, the volatility of oil markets and the mounting human toll. The strikes that began in late February have already claimed hundreds of lives, including the reported deaths of 175 young girls and teachers at the Shajareh Tayyibeh primary school in Iran. Yet beneath the shock of these tragedies, another crisis is quietly unfolding, one that is slower but potentially far more enduring: the environmental consequences of war in one…

The quiet removal of Kamran Tessori from the Governor’s House in Karachi has reopened an old political question that has lingered over Sindh’s urban politics for years: whether the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan still holds enough influence to retain the symbolic and strategic offices it once considered its natural domain. Tessori’s departure was neither dramatic nor ceremonially marked, yet its political significance runs deeper than the manner in which it occurred. In many ways, it reflects a steady shift in the balance of power that has been unfolding in Karachi and across Sindh for more than a decade. The episode inevitably…

By Atiq Raja Life has an uncanny way of testing our resolve at the moments we feel most confident, when we think we are finally moving forward and the path ahead appears clear. A failed project, a missed opportunity, a broken relationship, or an unexpected rejection can hit like a heavy door slamming shut, leaving us momentarily stunned and questioning our own capabilities. It is tempting in those moments to label such experiences as setbacks, to see them simply as interruptions on the road to success, moments that rob us of progress and confidence. Yet perhaps this is a mistaken…

By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Syed Murtaza Ali Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner-I Wajahat Ghafoor visited District Jail Dadu alongside members of the District Human Rights Committee to assess conditions and facilities provided to inmates. Jail Superintendent Javed Ayub Magheri, DHO Dr. Abdul Hameed Khonharo, and other officials accompanied the team during the inspection. Committee members examined accommodation, cleanliness, medical services, food arrangements, and legal assistance, while also meeting prisoners to hear their concerns and complaints. The ADC directed the jail administration to ensure prisoners’ basic human rights, health services, and essential facilities at all…

By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Shia Ulema Council and allied Shia organizations held a protest rally in Mehar on Youm-e-Quds, condemning oppression in Palestine and other Muslim countries. The procession began at the Central Imambargah and moved through Ghanta Ghar Chowk to the National Press Club, with participants carrying banners and national and organizational flags. A large turnout, including children and community leaders, raised slogans against the United States and Israel. The rally was led by Maulana Mujahid Hussain Hussaini, Abdul Rasheed Mohsini, Muhammad Ismail Mahdavi, Mushtaq Chandio, Ehsan Mahdavi, Mukhtiar Sindhi, Jibran Danish Khoso, Major Daryani, and Meesam Abbas…

By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Candidates who scored between 33 and 39 marks in the 2021 IBA test staged a protest in Mehar against alleged dual policies and favoritism in the recruitment of primary school teachers. The demonstrators marched from Ghanta Ghar Chowk to the National Press Club, where they held a sit-in. The protest was led by Asif Ali Khoso, Ashfaq Chandio, Younis Laghari, Nadeem Solangi, Zulfiqar Chandio, Syed Afzal Shah, Tariq Solangi, and Aftab Samtio. Leaders claimed they have been demanding a uniform recruitment policy for five years, but the Sindh government has ignored their appeals, despite clear…

There are moments in international affairs when the mask slips and the raw calculus of power stands exposed for all to see. The coordinated assault by the United States and Israel on Iran represents just such a moment – not merely a military escalation, but a window into the moral and strategic bankruptcy that now defines Western policy in the Middle East. What the world is witnessing is not a measured response to threat, nor a legitimate act of self-defence, but a calculated war of choice waged by two aggressors whose contempt for international law is matched only by their…

By Uzma Ehtasham Along the rugged frontier that separates Pakistan from Afghanistan, the rhythm of conflict has once again begun to intensify. Pakistani military officials say their forces are carrying out what they describe as effective counter-operations against Afghan Taliban fighters and a militant faction referred to locally as Fitna al-Khawarij. According to the army, targeted strikes in the border regions of Arandu and Kurram have destroyed a number of militant posts and operational centers, forcing fighters to abandon their positions and retreat across the difficult terrain that has long served as a sanctuary for insurgent groups. For Islamabad, the…