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By Rumisa Malik A young bride from Gujranwala has become the latest casualty of a brutal and entrenched custom: she was allegedly killed by her in-laws because her dowry did not meet their expectations. What began as simmering tension following her marriage escalated into violence, and despite being rushed to hospital, she did not survive. Another life lost, another family shattered, and yet the haunting question remains: how many more? This tragedy is not an anomaly. It is the continuation of a practice that has long inflicted profound human and social costs across Pakistan. The dowry system, legally restricted and…

By Moin Kamali KARACHI: A startling revelation has emerged that tax-free goods imported for Pakistan’s former FATA region have been illegally cleared through customs and sold in Karachi, causing substantial losses to the national treasury. Sources reported that Karachi-based businessman Khawar wrote to the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), exposing a scheme in which mafias allegedly diverted goods intended exclusively for FATA. These tax-free imports—including textiles, plastics, cooking oil, and other items that benefit from an 8% sales tax exemption—were cleared from customs without proper tracking and sold on a large scale in Karachi. Officials confirmed that…

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…