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By Akhlaque Ahmed Chandio KAMBER: The body of a young girl who had been missing for five days was recovered from a pond near Rabari, close to Kamber, prompting police to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The deceased was identified as Nighat Jatak, who had reportedly gone missing from the Pir Kamil Qureshi shrine in the Ghaibi Dero area. According to police, local residents informed authorities after discovering a body in the pond. Officers reached the scene, recovered the remains and shifted them to the District Headquarters Hospital in Kamber for legal formalities and a post-mortem…

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By Akhlaque Ahmed Chandio KAMBER: The historic British-era post office in Kamber, which has served the town for more than a century, has fallen into a state of serious disrepair, prompting growing calls from residents for its immediate restoration to preserve a landmark that has long been part of the area’s history. Located in the heart of Kamber, the building remains operational despite its deteriorating condition. Cracked walls, peeling plaster and a weakened roof have raised concerns among local residents, who fear that parts of the structure could collapse if urgent repair work is not undertaken. For decades, the post…

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By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Minister for Information and Public Relations, Shafi Jan, has said the provincial government is strengthening public engagement to ensure local issues are addressed more effectively and development projects better reflect the needs of communities. The minister made the remarks during a visit to Chashma Mir Habib Aulia, where he attended a luncheon hosted in his honour by Syed Nangeen Hussain and Syed Muhammad Jafar. He thanked the hosts for their warm welcome and hospitality. During the visit, Shafi Jan met local elders, community leaders and residents to discuss public concerns, development priorities and…

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By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Sindh’s Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, has described the country’s water shortage as a serious national issue, saying a lasting solution depends on the effective implementation of the 1991 Water Apportionment Accord. Addressing the water crisis, Shah referred to India’s dam construction projects and said protests had been held across Pakistan on the instructions of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. He added, however, that the issue would remain unresolved unless the 1991 water-sharing agreement was implemented in full. He said water shortages were affecting not only Sindh but other provinces as…

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Pakistan’s long-standing ambition to transform itself into a regional trade and connectivity hub is gaining renewed momentum as efforts intensify to link landlocked Central Asian economies with the country’s strategic ports of Gwadar and Karachi. The development represents more than a shift in transport arrangements; it reflects a broader vision to reposition Pakistan as a vital bridge between resource-rich Central Asia and global maritime markets. For decades, geography has presented both an opportunity and a challenge for Pakistan. Situated at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, the country occupies a strategically important location. Yet this…

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By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The history of Iranian civilization unfolds as one of the grandest tapestries in the story of mankind, spanning more than two thousand five hundred years of recorded glory and endurance. From the sunlit heights of the Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BCE, Persia emerged as a beacon of enlightened governance. Cyrus forged a vast, multi-ethnic realm stretching from the verdant plains of the Indus to the shores of the Mediterranean and the hills of the Balkans. Renowned for his wisdom, he respected the customs of conquered peoples and left behind the Cyrus…

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By Dr. Zawwar Hussain Pakistan’s economic future will depend as much on how it moves energy as on how much energy it can secure. Every modern economy relies on efficient infrastructure that ensures fuel reaches factories, farms, transport networks and households without disruption. In that respect, pipelines have become the backbone of energy security across the world. They are safer than road transport, cheaper over the long term, more reliable during periods of high demand and significantly less damaging to the environment. As Pakistan’s population grows and industry expands, the need for a stronger petroleum transport network is becoming increasingly…

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By Amjad Qaimkhani The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan finds itself at another defining moment in its political journey. For a party that has repeatedly survived splits, leadership changes and electoral setbacks, the latest internal dispute is more than a disagreement between senior figures. It is becoming a test of whether the party can uphold its own constitution, preserve its political identity and convince supporters that it remains capable of representing their interests. As the deadline for intra-party elections approaches, the growing rivalry between the Bahadurabad leadership and the group aligned with Mustafa Kamal is raising serious questions about the party’s…

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