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By Atiq Raja Every New Year arrives like a blank page, shimmering with possibility, yet only a few among us truly write something new upon it. Most of us simply repeat old patterns, swapping calendars while carrying the same routines, worries, and limitations forward. The challenge, then, is not how to welcome 2026 with ritual or celebration, but how to step into it differently—with intention, clarity, and courage. Before thinking about goals, achievements, or material milestones, the first step is a profound inner reset. Success and happiness do not originate in external accolades or possessions; they begin with alignment within.…

By Uzma Ehtasham A disturbing incident in Patna, Bihar, has once again drawn attention to the fragile position of Muslim women in India and the pervasive tensions at the intersection of gender, religion, and political authority. During a formal ceremony intended to welcome newly recruited doctors, Bihar’s Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, publicly removed the face veil of Nosrat Parveen, a fully veiled Muslim woman, as he handed over her appointment letter. Witnesses report that Kumar questioned her choice of attire and forcibly unveiled her, even as Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary attempted to intervene. The event, ostensibly a celebration of…

By Syed Tauqeer Zaidi Some tragedies do not fade with the passage of time; they remain etched into a nation’s memory, recurring with every anniversary as a haunting reminder of loss, resilience, and unfinished responsibility. December 16, 2014, is one such day for Pakistan. Eleven years later, the massacre at the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar remains a wound that continues to bleed, a scar on the collective conscience of the country, and a question that still demands reflection: have we done enough to protect our children? This was not merely an attack on a school; it was an…

Pakistan’s economic narrative often oscillates between aspiration and the stark realities of structural constraints. The latest assessment from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides a timely illustration of this tension, particularly in the realm of trade. The IMF projects a modest increase in Pakistan’s exports over the next decade—a trajectory that falls significantly short of the government’s ambitious targets. According to the Fund, Pakistan’s exports are expected to rise by $1.379 billion in the coming year, reaching $36.46 billion, and gradually climb to $46 billion by 2030. These figures contrast sharply with the government’s own vision of achieving $60 billion…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak In Pakistan, farmers are far more than producers of food; they are the backbone of the nation’s economy, the unseen architects of rural stability, and the custodians of the country’s food security. Yet, despite their centrality, the challenges they face—ranging from climate change to market instability—are mounting, threatening not only their livelihoods but the very foundation of the nation’s sustenance. On National Farmers Day, observed on December 18, Pakistan pauses to honor the tireless labor of these men and women, acknowledging the pivotal role they play in feeding the nation, sustaining rural employment, and contributing to…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi’s mayor, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has said that a clean, green and energy-self-reliant Karachi is his goal, as he visited a newly completed biogas plant at Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim in Clifton. The 150-cubic-metre biogas plant has been completed by the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), District South. Relevant officials were present during the visit. Wahab praised the collective efforts and performance of the District South team for completing the project within the stipulated time, describing it as an important step towards sustainable waste management and clean energy. The mayor said the biogas plant was processing around…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Chairman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P), has expressed profound grief, anger, and condemnation over the assassination of Haji Shehzad, Joint UC Organizer of New Karachi Town UC-8, who was shot in a targeted attack. Dr Siddiqui described Haji Shehzad as a sincere and people-oriented worker whose killing underscores the failure of the Sindh government and its law enforcement agencies to maintain law and order in Karachi. “The city is once again drenched in blood, while the Sindh government and its agencies remain criminally silent. Targeted killings, shootings, and violence have become…

By Sudhir Ahmad Afridi KHYBER: The distribution of schoolbags and stationery among primary school children in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber district is under way, with 14,092 bags being handed out without discrimination under the supervision of education officers, according to the Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Adil Nawaz Afridi. Education officers in the Jamrud sub-division have compiled data of registered students from all 96 primary schools, and, on the instructions of the provincial government, the distribution of schoolbags and stationery has begun without delay. The process is being overseen by SDEO Adil Nawaz Afridi, Assistant Sub-Divisional Education Officer (ASDEO) Wajid Muhammad…

By Dr Zawwar Hussain Karachi is more than just a sprawling metropolis; it is a living testament to the confluence of civilizations, cultures, languages, and commerce. Often referred to as a microcosm of Pakistan itself, the city has played a central role in shaping the country’s social, economic, and political landscape. As the Karachi Division, formally recognized in 1972 and comprising seven districts, it stands today not merely as Pakistan’s largest urban centre but as a dynamic hub where history and modernity coexist. According to the 2023 census, its population exceeds twenty million, positioning Karachi among the world’s major cities…