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By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Members of the Primary Teachers Association (PTA) staged a protest rally in Mehar on Friday, demanding the recovery of six-year-old Ujala Parveen Solangi, who has remained missing for more than 100 days. The rally began from Syed Ali Asghar Shah School and moved towards Ghanta Ghar Chowk before concluding at the National Press Club Mehar. The protesters expressed concern over the continued disappearance of Ujala Parveen, the daughter of primary school teacher Shamsuddin Solangi, a resident of Manzoor Colony, Mehar. PTA Sindh Central General Secretary Aijaz Ali Chandio, PTA Mehar Taluka President Aijaz Mangi, General…
By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: Senior officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government have directed the Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Kohat to further improve its sanitation and municipal services, with a focus on cleaner neighbourhoods and more efficient public service delivery. The directives were issued during a briefing attended by Provincial Law Minister Aftab Alam, Provincial Information Minister Shafi Jan and Member of the National Assembly Shehryar Afridi. The meeting reviewed the company’s performance, ongoing development projects and future strategy for improving civic services. WSSC Kohat Chief Executive Officer Saad Qureshi and board members told the meeting that measures…
Trade policy has rarely been confined to economics alone. Throughout modern history, governments have repeatedly used tariffs, sanctions and market restrictions not only to protect domestic industries but also to pursue wider strategic, political and humanitarian objectives. The latest tariff measures announced by the United States have once again demonstrated how closely international trade has become intertwined with foreign policy. By imposing new duties on imports from more than 60 trading partners over concerns linked to forced labor, Washington has reopened a long-running debate over whether trade restrictions are an effective means of promoting labor rights or whether they instead…
By Dr Sheikh Akram Ali The metaphor of “snakes in the grass” has long been used to describe hidden threats that appear loyal on the surface but act against the interests of those who trust them. In politics, the phrase often reflects anxieties about internal rivalries, competing loyalties and the quiet struggle for influence that can shape the direction of parties and governments more profoundly than their public opponents. History across many nations has shown that political organisations are rarely challenged only by external rivals. Internal divisions, ideological disputes and personal ambitions have often proved equally decisive in determining whether…
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal In the shadowed epochs before the dawn of Islam, the affairs of mankind were beset by profound confusion and moral disorder. The pursuit of ethical values, the recognition of basic human rights, the establishment of social equality, and the fair administration of justice remained fragmented ideals, often trampled beneath tyranny, tribal feuds, and unchecked passions. It fell to the boundless mercy of Almighty Allah to illuminate this darkness through His divine word, the Holy Quran, which brought order, harmony, and clarity to the chaos of human existence. The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,…
Part-IV By Arsalan Ahmad Siddiqui History ultimately judges nations not only by the wars they fight, but also by the institutions they preserve and the choices they make after moments of tragedy. The final burial in Mashhad brought an end to a solemn chapter of mourning, but it did not bring an end to the political questions surrounding Iran’s future. As the last ceremonies concluded and the crowds gradually dispersed, a more significant question began to dominate diplomatic discussions across the world: what comes next? For Iran, the challenge extends far beyond the question of leadership succession. The country now…
By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) organised a peaceful protest rally in Dadu against what party leaders described as Indian water aggression, raising concerns over the protection of Sindh’s share of the Indus River. The rally was held on the directives of PPP Sindh President Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, PPP District Dadu President and MPA Barrister Pir Mujeeb Ul Haq, MPA Fayyaz Ali Khan Butt and the PPP District General Secretary. Held under the slogan “We May Die, But We Will Not Give Up the Indus,” the demonstration was led by PPP District Dadu Deputy General Secretary…
The debate over Pakistan’s security cannot be confined to military affairs alone. It is deeply connected to the wider political, economic and social challenges that continue to shape Asia. Across much of the continent, countries have spent decades confronting instability, violent extremism, regional rivalries and uneven economic progress. These persistent difficulties have delayed development, discouraged investment and weakened public institutions. Asia remains home to extraordinary human and natural resources. It possesses a young population, expanding markets and strategic geographical importance. These strengths should have placed the region at the forefront of global prosperity. Instead, recurring conflict and mistrust have too…
By Pir Ghulam Nabi Shah Jillani The latest diplomatic signals emerging from the confrontation between Iran and the United States offer a cautious but significant opportunity to steer the Middle East away from another prolonged and deeply damaging conflict. After days of military exchanges, missile strikes and escalating rhetoric, both governments have continued to leave space for negotiations, even while maintaining firm public positions. This combination of confrontation and dialogue reflects one of the enduring realities of international relations. Wars may begin with military calculations and displays of strength, but they rarely conclude without diplomacy. The battlefield may shape the…