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By Farhan Jumani Karachi, long infamous for its chaotic traffic, is now attempting to turn a new page. The recent installation of AI-driven cameras on major roads, paired with the e-challan system, marks the city’s most ambitious step yet toward a safer and more disciplined transport environment. Early indications suggest the measures are beginning to influence behavior: drivers are more conscious of speed limits, lane discipline, and helmet usage. The sight of motorcyclists and car drivers adhering more closely to traffic rules—once a rare occurrence—is now becoming noticeable, a sign that enforcement mechanisms are beginning to take hold. Yet, enforcement…
By Syed Shamim Akhtar Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent address at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) carried a weight rarely seen in public statements from the country’s military leadership. Speaking to officers from all three branches of the armed forces, Munir departed from the usual ceremonial tone, delivering a speech that many observers describe as both stark and strategically significant. The chief of defence forces conveyed a clear, uncompromising message to India, warning that any further provocations would be met with swifter and more decisive retaliation. At the same time, he issued a pointed reminder to Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, framing…
While the Modi–Putin summit dominated international headlines, a quieter yet equally consequential realignment has been taking shape: Pakistan’s ties with Russia are entering a new, more structured phase. For years, engagements between Islamabad and Moscow have been episodic, punctuated by sporadic diplomacy or energy deals. Now, however, the two countries appear to be moving toward a forward-looking partnership driven by connectivity, regional stability, and shared economic imperatives, signaling a strategic recalibration in the heart of Eurasia. Two parallel events underscore this shift. The Pakistan–Russia Eurasia Forum 2025 in Moscow, followed by the 10th Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Islamabad, illustrated a…
By Asghar Ali Mubarak Human rights, as a concept, are often treated as a modern invention, yet their essence has been deeply rooted in Islamic teachings for over fourteen centuries. The Quran and Sunnah enshrine the dignity, equality, and freedom of every individual, providing a framework that guarantees life, liberty, property, and education for all—Muslims and non-Muslims alike. When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) proclaimed the principles of equality during the conquest of Mecca, he established a moral and legal foundation that resonates with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted by the United Nations in 1948.…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced the launch of the second phase of the province’s electric scooter (EV scooter) distribution scheme, marking a significant step in promoting eco-friendly transport and empowering women through improved mobility. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Memon, attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Managing Director of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) Kanwal Nizam Bhutto, and other officials, where ongoing and upcoming transport projects in the province were discussed. The meeting focused on enhancing mobility infrastructure in Karachi and other cities, including new public transport initiatives. The first…
By Fariha Aqib KARACHI: The Filipino community in Pakistan marked Christmas with a display of warmth, color and shared identity, gathering at a farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad for a celebration that blended cultural pride with a message of unity. Families, young people and long-time community members came together under a canopy of traditional Filipino decorations, where music, dance and festive rituals created an atmosphere that felt both deeply personal and proudly communal. The event, organized by community groups who have worked for years to preserve their cultural traditions abroad, was attended by the Philippine ambassador, Emmanuel R. Fernandez,…
By Abdul Rehman Patel There are moments in every society when a single incident becomes more than a tragedy. It becomes a diagnosis. It reveals the internal weaknesses that everyone knew existed but preferred not to confront. For the United States, one such moment arrived on a cold Texas night in 2013, when four people were killed by a wealthy teenager driving under the influence. Ethan Couch, a boy raised in privilege, killed four human beings without understanding, as his lawyers argued, the consequences of his actions because he suffered from “affluenza” — a condition born not of poverty or…
Pakistan and Indonesia attempted to chart a more purposeful course in their diplomatic journey this week, as Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Islamabad to a reception that blended ceremony with political symbolism. The visit, coming at a moment when both countries are trying to stabilize their internal economic trajectories while seeking dependable partnerships abroad, offered a reminder of how history continues to shape foreign policy in South and Southeast Asia. Yet it also revealed something more contemporary: a shared desire to adapt old friendships to the demands of a profoundly changed world. The signing ceremony at the Prime Minister’s…
By Fariha Aqib KARACHI: The Filipino community in Pakistan marked Christmas with a display of warmth, color and shared identity, gathering at a farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad for a celebration that blended cultural pride with a message of unity. Families, young people and long-time community members came together under a canopy of traditional Filipino decorations, where music, dance and festive rituals created an atmosphere that felt both deeply personal and proudly communal. The event, organized by community groups who have worked for years to preserve their cultural traditions abroad, was attended by the Philippine ambassador, Emmanuel R. Fernandez,…