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By Alia Zarar Khan In a world shaped by constant notifications, accelerating routines and a steady hum of pressure, it has become increasingly common for people to feel as if they are moving through life on autopilot. Days often blur into one another, shaped by obligation rather than intention, and even moments of rest can feel incomplete, interrupted by the quiet pull of unfinished tasks or mental fatigue. In this environment, holidays and short breaks have become essential relief valves, yet they do not always address a deeper need that sits beneath exhaustion. There is often a quieter longing, not…
By Khpalwak Mohmand An important conference titled Education for All was organised by the Youth Affairs and Students Federation at the Captain Roohullah Mohmand Shaheed Sports Stadium in Ghalnai. The gathering brought together political workers, student representatives, social figures, religious scholars and people from different walks of life. On the surface it appeared to be a positive and encouraging step, one that aimed to highlight the importance of education and to reinforce its role as a foundation of social progress. Yet beneath this visible optimism there was an absence that could not be ignored and that absence raised uncomfortable questions…
By Wadood Mehsud SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A new ambulance service was launched in Makin, Upper South Waziristan, in an effort to improve access to emergency medical care in one of the region’s remote areas. The service was inaugurated by the Waziristan Welfare Foundation during a ceremony attended by local elders, social activists and community representatives, who described the initiative as an important step towards addressing long standing healthcare challenges. Organizers said the foundation had carried out several welfare projects in a short period, focusing on agriculture, poverty reduction and healthcare. They said the new initiative aimed to strengthen emergency medical response…
By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: A 10 kilogram anti-tank bomb planted along a roadside in the Kheshari area of Hangu district was successfully defused in a timely operation by law enforcement agencies, officials said on Sunday, averting what could have been a major incident. According to police, the explosive device was discovered in the area, prompting an immediate response from the bomb disposal unit and local police. The swift action ensured that the device was neutralised before it could cause harm to civilians or nearby infrastructure. The District Police Officer of Hangu said coordinated efforts between the bomb disposal squad…
The latest escalation between the United States and Iran has once again exposed how fragile the security balance in the Gulf has become, with each new incident adding another layer of risk to an already volatile relationship. What had long been a tense and carefully managed confrontation has now shifted into a sharper and more unpredictable phase, where military claims, counterclaims and rapid retaliation are shaping events faster than diplomacy can respond. The immediate trigger for renewed alarm came after reports of a drone strike near Kuwait International Airport. The disruption forced the suspension of flights, caused significant damage and…
By S.M Inam The meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and leading members of the business community arrived at a moment when Pakistan’s economic landscape remains fragile, uneven and under constant pressure from inflation, debt and slow growth. Against that backdrop, the prime minister’s expression of gratitude towards industrialists who have continued to support the government carried both political meaning and economic urgency. It reflected a recognition that the state alone cannot steer recovery without the participation of those who generate investment, jobs and exports. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that a durable partnership between the state and private sector…
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Among the inherited wisdom of earlier generations, few ideas remain as enduring as the simple saying that a child should be fed with a golden spoon but watched with the eye of a lion. It reflects a complete philosophy of upbringing in a single line. Children deserve love, comfort and opportunity, yet these blessings can only serve their purpose when they are paired with discipline, guidance and moral boundaries. Affection without restraint weakens character, while discipline without affection hardens it. The art of raising human beings lies in keeping both in balance, even when it is…
Asghar Ali Mubarak Pakistan finds itself at a defining demographic moment, where its future will be shaped less by distant policy cycles and more by the energy, skills and direction of its youth. With more than 60 percent of the population under the age of 30, the country is no longer simply young in numbers; it is young in destiny. The question that now presses upon policymakers is whether this vast cohort will become a sustained engine of growth or remain trapped in cycles of underemployment and unrealised potential. It is against this backdrop that the government’s “Pur Azm Pakistan”…
By Atiq Raja In the 21st century, global competition is no longer defined only by territory, natural resources or even technological dominance. Increasingly, it is shaped by something less visible but far more decisive, the quality of human capital. Among the countries that have managed to treat this as a national priority, China has built one of the most structured and ambitious systems for developing talent at scale. Its approach has been deliberate, long term and closely tied to economic planning, producing a workforce designed to meet the demands of a rapidly shifting global economy. At the centre of this…