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A United Nations report released this week by a panel of independent experts has placed Pakistan’s position regarding the May escalation with India firmly in the international spotlight, declaring India’s military actions during that period unlawful. The report, prepared by UN-appointed specialists, criticized New Delhi’s unilateral measures, particularly the military strikes following the Pulwama incident, and scrutinized its suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. For Islamabad, the report represents more than vindication; it is a rare moment in which global institutions have echoed longstanding Pakistani concerns about both cross-border aggression and regional water security. According to the UN experts, Pakistan…

By Abdul Samad KARACHI: An annual “Terhi” Na’atia Mushaira, infused with devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was held in Karachi in memory of the late poet and literary figure Naseer Koti, drawing poets, scholars and lovers of devotional poetry from across the city. Organized by Bazm-e-Naseer Koti, the event took place on other day at the auditorium of the Government Degree College for Boys in North Nazimabad. The mushaira was based on a celebrated line from Naseer Koti’s well-known Na’at, “One who loves the Prophet is united with the Prophet,” which served as the thematic refrain for the evening.…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A seminar on research ethics and literary research was held at Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology in Dera Ismail Khan, organized by the Department of Linguistics and Literature. The event aimed to educate MPhil and PhD scholars on principles of academic integrity and ethical practices in literary studies. The seminar was presided over by the department head, Dr Iftikhar Baig, with Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Khair‑ul‑Zaman attending as chief guest. Dr Abdul Hameed Altaf served as stage secretary, and Dr Muhammad Taus coordinated the seminar. Distinguished speakers, including Dr Abdul Rasheed…

India’s presence in Bangladesh, long considered a cornerstone of regional influence, is facing an unprecedented test as growing scepticism and distrust emerge among the country’s younger generation. A recent parliamentary committee report from India’s Ministry of External Affairs signals a deepening concern within New Delhi: Bangladeshi youth are increasingly questioning both the historical narrative and the contemporary interventions of India, a development that threatens to reshape the geopolitical balance in Dhaka. The report reflects a complex picture, revealing that decades of assumed influence are being challenged by a generation unafraid to scrutinize past and present actions. Central to this shift…

By Uzma Ehtasham As Pakistan prepares to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations with China, the significance of the occasion extends far beyond the ceremonial fanfare that usually accompanies anniversaries. A recent meeting chaired by the deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, reviewed plans for a series of commemorative activities designed to engage the nation at every level. The intention is clear: this is not merely a diplomatic milestone to be observed in government offices or foreign ministry halls, but a public moment that invites the people of Pakistan to reflect on a partnership that has…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar Israel’s security cabinet has approved the establishment of 19 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, a decision that brings the total number sanctioned over the past three years to 69. The announcement has reignited international concern over the viability of a future Palestinian state, a question that has long hung over the region as settlement expansion steadily reshapes the map of the West Bank. A statement from the office of Israel’s far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, confirmed that the cabinet had endorsed a proposal he and the defence minister, Israel Katz, jointly presented to…

By Dr Zawwar Hussain Every year, on the morning of 21 December, the Earth enters one of the quietest yet most decisive moments of its long celestial journey. It is the winter solstice, a point when the planet reaches its deepest tilt away from the Sun in the northern hemisphere. At roughly 23.5 degrees, this tilt marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is a moment that passes without sound or spectacle, yet it reshapes the rhythm of light and darkness across half the world. The solstice is not an event in the dramatic sense.…

By Sudhir Ahmed Afridi Improving the quality of education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s most deprived districts, particularly the former tribal areas where literacy levels remain low, is neither an impossible task nor an unrealistic ambition. Student dropout rates can also be brought under control, provided the government shows seriousness and places education reform at the very top of its priorities. If urgent and practical steps are taken to improve the system, align curricula with modern needs, make syllabuses shorter, clearer and more engaging, reduce overcrowding in classrooms, and address the acute shortage of teachers in public schools, fixing the education system…