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By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: Residents of Ahmed Khan Chandio village in Khairpur Nathan Shah have alleged that attempts are being made to seize their ancestral land and home, claiming they have also received death threats. They appealed to senior police officials to take immediate legal action and provide protection to their family. Addressing a press conference at the Dadu Press Club, Ustad Nisar Ahmed Chandio, Azad Ali Chandio, Mazhar Ali Chandio and Bilawal Chandio said their family had been living on the property for the past 58 years. They said the family owned three acres and 20 ghuntas of…
Pakistan’s insistence that its rights under the Indus Waters Treaty are irrevocable is more than a diplomatic position advanced in response to a regional dispute. It reflects a reality that lies at the heart of the country’s existence. Water is not simply another strategic asset to be measured in terms of political influence or economic value. It is the resource on which lives depend, crops grow and industries function. For a country where agriculture remains a major pillar of the economy and where millions rely directly or indirectly on farming for their livelihoods, uninterrupted access to river water is inseparable…
By Mumtaz Ali Shanbani Hidden within the vast desert belt stretching across Tehsil Saleh Pat in Saleh Pat and Tehsil Nara in Nara, close to Pakistan’s border with India, lies one of the country’s most striking development paradoxes. Beneath the dry, unforgiving landscape are some of Pakistan’s richest reserves of natural gas and oil, resources that contribute significantly to the national economy and energy security. Yet the communities living above these valuable deposits remain among the poorest and most neglected in the country. It is a contradiction that raises uncomfortable questions about development, equity and the true meaning of national…
By Khpalwak Mohmand The decision to impose taxes in Pakistan’s merged tribal districts has reopened an important national debate, not because taxation itself is controversial, but because it raises fundamental questions about justice, governance and the relationship between the state and its citizens. In every democratic society, taxation is accepted as a civic responsibility that enables governments to provide public services, strengthen institutions and finance national development. Yet taxation is built upon a social contract. Citizens contribute to the state, while the state ensures that they receive equal rights, equal opportunities and access to essential public services. It is this…
By Syeda Sonia Imran Martyr Group Captain Asim’s sacrifice stands as a powerful reminder that the highest form of patriotism is not measured only on the battlefield. It is equally reflected in the courage to protect innocent lives, uphold human dignity and act selflessly in moments of danger. His final act was not driven by personal gain or public recognition. It was a spontaneous expression of duty, honour and compassion. By giving his life to save an unknown woman, he demonstrated that the true strength of a soldier lies not only in military skill but also in an unwavering commitment…
By Nayat Karim Gilgit-Baltistan is often celebrated as one of the world’s most extraordinary mountain regions. Home to towering peaks, vast glaciers and breathtaking valleys, it occupies a unique place not only in Pakistan’s geography but also in the global environmental landscape. Its spectacular scenery has made tourism a vital source of livelihoods, while its glaciers feed the Indus River system on which millions depend. Yet behind this image of natural splendour lies a quieter crisis that receives far less attention than climate change or glacier retreat. The rapid deterioration of the region’s built environment is steadily transforming one of…
By Safia Noor Closure of the Strait of Hormuz has turned what initially appeared to be a regional confrontation into a major global economic crisis. As tensions among the United States, Israel and Iran continue to disrupt one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, the international community is confronting a harsh reality: the global energy system is far more fragile than many policymakers had assumed. For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has functioned as a central artery of global energy trade, carrying nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Its disruption has exposed how quickly geopolitical instability in a…