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By Abdul Rehman Patel The historian Will Durant once observed that civilizations do not begin to decline when their fortresses are breached, but when their hearts become too narrow to accommodate one another. It is a reflection that remains as relevant today as it was when he first wrote it. The rise and fall of nations has never been determined solely by military strength, economic prosperity or political power. History repeatedly shows that societies often begin to weaken from within when mutual respect gives way to intolerance and when disagreement evolves into hostility. Across the centuries, some of the world’s…
By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: Commissioner Kohat Division Syed Motasim Billah Shah visited Hangu district on Monday to review security and administrative arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram and directed authorities to ensure foolproof and exemplary measures across the district. The commissioner, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Hangu Basir Ali Rahman and Additional Deputy Commissioner Nasir Khan, inspected several imambargahs including Pas Kale, Qaumi, Raisan and Ibrahimzai. During the visit, he reviewed procession routes, security checkpoints and other sensitive locations in detail. He also examined arrangements for electricity supply, drinking water, street lighting, sanitation and other civic facilities, instructing relevant departments to complete all…
By Mujeeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Seventy days passed since the alleged abduction of six-year-old Ujala Parveen Solangi from Manzoor Colony in Mehar, but her whereabouts remained unknown, leaving her family in deep distress as they continued to seek justice and her safe recovery. The girl’s parents, including her father, government primary school teacher Shamsuddin Solangi, along with her uncle Sardar Solangi, mother, grandmother and other relatives, staged a protest while holding copies of the Holy Quran and appealing to the authorities for immediate action. Speaking to reporters in tears, the parents said Ujala Parveen Solangi had gone missing on 14…
Our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan on a one-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. His aircraft landed at Nur Khan Air Base, where he was received by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were also present at the airbase to welcome the Iranian president. The visiting president was given a ceremonial escort by Pakistan Air Force fighter jets, while children dressed in traditional attire presented him…
There are rare moments in international politics when a country long viewed through the prism of its problems suddenly finds itself recognised for its potential. Such moments are fleeting, often fragile, and easily lost amid the noise of competing narratives. Yet if the developments surrounding the negotiations in Switzerland on 22 June are judged to have reduced the risk of a wider regional war, then Pakistan has reason to believe it played a meaningful role in shaping an outcome that mattered far beyond its borders. For decades, Pakistan’s place in global diplomacy has often been defined by security crises, economic…
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Pakistan has long stood as a beacon of peace in a troubled world. Since its birth, the nation has pursued no aggressive designs against any neighbor or distant power, choosing instead the path of restraint and constructive engagement. Yet when provoked or threatened, it has risen with unyielding resolve, presenting an impenetrable defence that has, time and again, turned back adversity. The measured and decisive response to Indian aggression in May of last year remains fresh in the memory of the international community, a testament to this enduring spirit. In the realm of peace-making, however, Pakistan’s…
By Prof Dr. S K Akram Ali My student years began in the disciplined corridors of Khulna Zilla School, an institution that, in those days under the Jessore Board, carried a quiet but formidable reputation for academic rigour. It was not merely a school; it was a formative environment where authority was not imposed but earned, and where teachers were treated as custodians of knowledge rather than functionaries of instruction. The headmaster, N. A. Talukdar, stood at the centre of that ethos. He represented a form of educational leadership that combined administrative clarity with moral seriousness, and in retrospect he…
By Abdul Samad Channa In television programing, a short commercial break is not merely a pause; it is a necessity. It allows organizers and broadcasters to secure the financial support required to sustain the program and continue serving the audience. Without such pauses, continuity becomes difficult. Interestingly, the same principle applies to nations, especially Pakistan. Today, Pakistan desperately needs a “short break”: a pause in its unchecked population growth, which is rapidly outpacing resources, education, healthcare, and employment opportunities. Every year, millions are added to the population while planning and infrastructure struggle to keep pace. No system, however strong, can…