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By A. Rehman Patel It is often said that humanity’s first migration did not begin with the movement of people across mountains, rivers or oceans. It began within the human heart, when contentment gave way to endless desire and certainty was replaced by restless ambition. Ever since, human history has been shaped not only by journeys across the world but also by journeys within ourselves. Every generation has travelled in search of something greater, whether safety, prosperity, knowledge or meaning. Yet the most important question has always remained the same: after travelling so far, do we still know how to…
By Naz Solangi KOTDIJI: Taluka Hospital Kotdiji had remained in a state of neglect for several months. The Medical Superintendent (MS) appeared unable to ensure that doctors and staff performed their duties. The MS himself reportedly remained busy chatting with friends in his office while patients were left to suffer. According to the report, most doctors and staff were reportedly “on visa” instead of attending their duties. As a result, patients who visited the hospital for treatment faced severe hardship. Taluka Hospital already suffered from a lack of facilities and medicines, and the appointment of the current MS had reportedly…
By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: The Deputy Commissioner of Hangu, Basir Ali Rehman, has directed government departments to address shortcomings in public service delivery within two days following a review meeting on the district’s Service Delivery Road Map. The meeting was convened in line with directives issued by the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a recent video conference and was attended by officials from all relevant departments. During the session, participants reviewed performance across all service delivery indicators and assessed the progress of individual departments. Officials responsible for areas requiring improvement were instructed to take immediate corrective action, while…
By Akhlaque Ahmad Chandio KHAIRPUR: Khairpur Police have been widely praised after successfully recovering a student who had reportedly been missing for nearly five months, bringing a high-profile case to a close following an extensive investigation. The student, Asifa Mughal, was traced and recovered from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after what officials described as a coordinated operation involving law enforcement agencies across provincial boundaries. The case had drawn significant public attention, with the student’s family staging a protest at Babarlo Phatak to press for action. Police said the operation required careful planning, sustained investigative work and close cooperation between different provincial authorities.…
The reported attacks on bridges and other civilian infrastructure in southern Iran represent another deeply troubling turn in an already dangerous regional crisis. According to Iranian state media, several bridges in Hormozgan province were hit, cutting transport links between important areas, while the maritime watchtower at Chabahar Port was reportedly destroyed. Civilian casualties have also been reported. Independent verification of events during active conflicts is often difficult, but if these accounts are accurate, they demand serious international attention. They raise difficult questions about the conduct of military operations, the protection of civilians and the growing willingness of states to expand…
By Pir Ghulam Nabi Shah Jillani Every year, the observance of Accession to Pakistan Day returns attention to one of the longest unresolved political disputes in modern history. Marked on 19 July, the anniversary recalls the 1947 resolution adopted by the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference expressing support for accession to Pakistan. For many people in Jammu and Kashmir, the day is not merely a historical remembrance but a symbol of an enduring political question that has remained unresolved for generations. Nearly eight decades after the partition of British India, the issue continues to shape regional politics, define relations…
By Dr. Zawwar Hussain Energy security is often discussed in terms of where a country finds its oil and gas. Yet the journey from the port to the factory, farm or household is just as important. A reliable energy system depends not only on supply but also on the infrastructure that moves fuel safely, efficiently and at the lowest possible cost. Around the world, advanced economies have invested heavily in pipeline networks because they offer a safer, cheaper and more environmentally responsible alternative to moving petroleum by road. As Pakistan’s economy grows and demand for fuel continues to rise, modernizing…
By Dr. Sheikh Akram Ali Relations between Bangladesh and India have always carried the weight of history. Geography makes the two countries inseparable neighbors, but history has often made them uneasy partners. Shared borders, intertwined cultures and deep economic links should have created the foundation for a stable and mutually beneficial relationship. Instead, decades of political mistrust, unresolved disputes and competing national narratives have repeatedly overshadowed opportunities for genuine cooperation. If the relationship is to move forward, it cannot rest on political convenience alone. It must be built on mutual respect, sovereign equality and public trust. The roots of this…
By Atiq Raja History is not merely a record of wars and rulers; it is a mirror of a nation’s character. Few countries illustrate this truth better than Japan — a land that has repeatedly transformed adversity into opportunity and emerged stronger after every setback. Japan’s story begins thousands of years ago. Archaeological evidence suggests that humans inhabited the Japanese archipelago as early as 30,000 years ago. The Jomon period (c. 14,000–300 BCE) introduced one of the world’s oldest pottery traditions, followed by the Yayoi era, when rice cultivation, metallurgy and organized communities laid the foundations of Japanese civilization. The…
