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By Imtiaz Hussian LARKANA: First Lady and Member of National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari paid a solemn visit to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, where she paid her respects to her late mother, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, along with other members of the Bhutto family. During her visit, Aseefa Bhutto lingered at the mausoleum of Benazir Bhutto, laying floral tributes and reciting prayers in her memory, highlighting the enduring legacy of a political family that has long been at the forefront of Pakistan’s democratic movement. She also paid homage to her grandfather and former prime minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, acknowledging…
By Uzma Ehtasham A recent investigation by the American journal Geo Politics has cast a troubling spotlight on the unintended consequences of US military assistance in Afghanistan. The report asserts that a significant volume of American-supplied weapons, initially intended to strengthen Afghan security forces, is finding its way into the hands of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant group increasingly referred to in security circles as “Fitna-e-Khawarij.” These arms are now reportedly being used to mount a sustained campaign of violence against Pakistan, targeting both civilians and security personnel, particularly in the volatile region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The implications of…
By Atiq Raja For much of its early history, Pakistan International Airlines was more than a commercial carrier. It was a statement of ambition, competence and confidence from a young country finding its place in the world. PIA trained other airlines, pioneered routes across Asia, Africa and Europe, and built a reputation for professionalism that once made it a model for the region. That legacy still resonates emotionally with Pakistanis. Yet sentiment alone cannot obscure a hard truth: the airline, as presently structured, has been economically unsustainable for years. In this context, privatization is not an ideological preference or a…
By Asghar Ali Mubarak Pakistan was described as the hard-won outcome of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s relentless struggle and the unparalleled sacrifices of its martyrs at a gathering in Rawalpindi held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Mazhar Ali Mubarak, who was killed in a terrorist attack in 2013. The event, attended by religious scholars, community members and families affected by terrorism, served both as a moment of remembrance and as a reaffirmation of national resolve against violent extremism. Speakers repeatedly stressed that the sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces and ordinary citizens in the long and painful struggle against terrorism…
By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi Poverty, unemployment and economic instability are not new afflictions in the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They are structural problems, layered over decades, shaped by conflict, displacement, administrative neglect and the absence of sustained development planning. District Khyber illustrates this reality with painful clarity. What was once a region sustained by cross-border commerce, small-scale agriculture and traditional livelihoods now stands economically paralyzed, its people trapped between shrinking opportunities and expanding desperation. The latest blow has come from the prolonged closure of the Torkham border, the district’s economic lifeline. For more than two and a half months,…
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the trajectory of Pakistan–United States relations, a shift that has prompted analysts and policymakers alike to reconsider long-standing assumptions about South Asia. A recent report by the Washington Times described this period as transformative, even revolutionary, noting that the recalibration of U.S. priorities has placed Pakistan at the center of American strategic thinking. For decades, Washington’s approach to the region was dominated by the so-called “India First” policy, which cast Islamabad in a peripheral role, often as a state to be monitored rather than trusted. However, recent developments…
By Uzma Ehtasham Pakistan has reached a milestone moment in its modern history with the signing of a defence agreement with the Libyan National Army valued at more than four billion dollars, a deal that ranks among the largest in the country’s military and economic record. Beyond the headline figure, the agreement carries profound strategic and economic significance, encompassing the supply of sixteen JF-17 fighter jets, twelve Super Mushshaq trainer aircraft, and a broad range of ground, naval, and aerial equipment, all scheduled for phased delivery over the next two and a half years. The accord was finalized during Field…
By S.M. Inam Pakistan and Bangladesh have embarked on a noteworthy path towards reinforcing tax cooperation, a development that carries significance far beyond the technicalities of fiscal policy. At first glance, the agreement may appear as a routine administrative measure, yet it reflects a deeper, more symbolic renewal of trust between two nations whose histories are intimately and, at times, painfully intertwined. The agreement emerged from discussions between Bangladesh’s High Commissioner and Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue, during which the two sides explored ways to enhance tax collaboration, strengthen institutional partnerships, and support bilateral economic…