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By Aslam Shah KARACHI: A major scandal emerged within the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) after allegations surfaced that consumer data and billing records had been sold on the open market, potentially generating millions of rupees in illicit profits. Official sources said the October 2025 billing process had been carried out illegally, with the private contractor Usman & Brothers continuing operations despite its contract having expired. The firm had reportedly been retained for 12 consecutive years through kickbacks and commissions, bypassing open bidding procedures. Four employees of Usman & Brothers were terminated on charges of selling commercial and industrial…

In recent weeks, the rhetoric emerging from New Delhi has grown increasingly belligerent, casting long shadows over an already fragile regional equilibrium. India’s talk of war is not just a diplomatic gambit; it is a test of patience, prudence, and resolve. Yet, for Pakistan, the true challenge lies not merely in responding to threats with matching bravado but in navigating a path that safeguards its people, institutions, and international standing while maintaining the moral compass that history demands. The temptation to respond with incendiary declarations, grandstanding speeches, or militaristic posturing is ever-present. However, in moments such as these, the worth…

By Syed Shamim Akhtar The ongoing tensions surrounding Azad Jammu and Kashmir underscore a familiar but urgent truth: the narrative of the region continues to be contested, and international law remains an essential reference point for justice and accountability. Pakistan has once again rejected India’s repeated attempts to manipulate this narrative, calling on New Delhi to adhere to both international law and United Nations resolutions. In a statement from the Foreign Office, the spokesperson emphasized that instead of levelling unfounded accusations, India should acknowledge its responsibilities under the UN Charter, respect the rights of the people of Azad Jammu and…

By Atiq Raja In a world where human interaction is often veiled in layers of pretense, where people wear masks to conceal fear, ambition, or insecurity, animals remain a rare mirror of authenticity. They offer a window into existence unburdened by calculation, social expectation, or self-interest. Their love is instinctive, unshakable, and deeply spiritual, speaking in a language that requires no words yet reaches the most profound parts of our humanity. Humans tend to complicate love. We attach conditions to affection, weigh it against status, or measure it with a ledger of past grievances. We protect ourselves with emotional walls,…

By Uzma Ehtasham Donald Trump has never been shy of grand gestures. His latest foray into Middle East diplomacy is no exception. The former and once-again aspirant US president has unveiled a 21-point “peace plan” that promises, in one sweeping stroke, to resolve one of the world’s most intractable conflicts. Within 48 hours, he claims, hostages will be released, Hamas disarmed, Israeli bombardments halted and occupied territories abandoned. Gaza, under his scheme, would be demilitarized and handed over to a council of international experts, while Trump himself would preside over a “Board of Peace” with none other than Tony Blair…

By Uzma Ehtasham Maryam Nawaz’s fiery intervention in Faisalabad, at the launch of an electric bus service, was not the usual round of ribbon-cutting rhetoric. It was, rather, a declaration of political intent. Standing before a crowd that had gathered to witness the state’s promise of modernization, she seized the moment to deliver a pointed message. “I do not need anyone’s permission to give the people of Punjab their due,” she said, her voice sharpened with defiance. It was both a defence of her government’s authority and a warning to those who question Punjab’s right to marshal its resources, its…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has reached a significant milestone in its efforts to safeguard public resources and uphold justice for rightful landowners. The judiciary has formally recognised the Project Director of the Orangi Township Project for his professional commitment in pursuing cases related to irregular land allotments and document forgery. Over the past several months, KMC has cancelled more than 500 plots in Orangi Township that had been allotted through fraudulent practices. These illegal allocations had deprived genuine landowners of their lawful rights over the years. Through persistent follow-up, legal proceedings, and the presentation of…

Critics hailed the strike as a rare moment of resolve, framing it as proof that Pakistan may finally be crippling the TTP’s long-standing terror networks MM Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up its campaign against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with a series of cross-border airstrikes in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province killing as many as 50 TTP terrorists including a senior commander, in what observers have seen as one of the most significant escalations against terrorists. The strikes, launched on Monday evening at around 7pm local time, targeted suspected terrorist hideouts in the Shinwar and Achin districts, areas long viewed as…

Reports that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have outright rejected President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan have sparked debate MM Report ISLAMABAD/RIYADH/ISTANBUL: Claims that Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey have outright rejected US President Donald Trump’s newly proposed 20-point Gaza peace agenda have sparked debate, as official statements suggested a more nuanced response from the countries involved. Reports of a unified rejection emerged, suggesting that the plan, which aimed to end the Israeli carried out a continuous two-year genocide against innocent and unarmed civilians of Palestine mostly of children and women. The plan is to end conflict through…