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By Syed Shamim Akhtar Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s recent address at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) carried a weight rarely seen in public statements from the country’s military leadership. Speaking to officers from all three branches of the armed forces, Munir departed from the usual ceremonial tone, delivering a speech that many observers describe as both stark and strategically significant. The chief of defence forces conveyed a clear, uncompromising message to India, warning that any further provocations would be met with swifter and more decisive retaliation. At the same time, he issued a pointed reminder to Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, framing…

While the Modi–Putin summit dominated international headlines, a quieter yet equally consequential realignment has been taking shape: Pakistan’s ties with Russia are entering a new, more structured phase. For years, engagements between Islamabad and Moscow have been episodic, punctuated by sporadic diplomacy or energy deals. Now, however, the two countries appear to be moving toward a forward-looking partnership driven by connectivity, regional stability, and shared economic imperatives, signaling a strategic recalibration in the heart of Eurasia. Two parallel events underscore this shift. The Pakistan–Russia Eurasia Forum 2025 in Moscow, followed by the 10th Intergovernmental Commission meeting in Islamabad, illustrated a…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced the launch of the second phase of the province’s electric scooter (EV scooter) distribution scheme, marking a significant step in promoting eco-friendly transport and empowering women through improved mobility. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Memon, attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Managing Director of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) Kanwal Nizam Bhutto, and other officials, where ongoing and upcoming transport projects in the province were discussed. The meeting focused on enhancing mobility infrastructure in Karachi and other cities, including new public transport initiatives. The first…

By Fariha Aqib KARACHI: The Filipino community in Pakistan marked Christmas with a display of warmth, color and shared identity, gathering at a farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad for a celebration that blended cultural pride with a message of unity. Families, young people and long-time community members came together under a canopy of traditional Filipino decorations, where music, dance and festive rituals created an atmosphere that felt both deeply personal and proudly communal. The event, organized by community groups who have worked for years to preserve their cultural traditions abroad, was attended by the Philippine ambassador, Emmanuel R. Fernandez,…

By Abdul Rehman Patel There are moments in every society when a single incident becomes more than a tragedy. It becomes a diagnosis. It reveals the internal weaknesses that everyone knew existed but preferred not to confront. For the United States, one such moment arrived on a cold Texas night in 2013, when four people were killed by a wealthy teenager driving under the influence. Ethan Couch, a boy raised in privilege, killed four human beings without understanding, as his lawyers argued, the consequences of his actions because he suffered from “affluenza” — a condition born not of poverty or…

Pakistan and Indonesia attempted to chart a more purposeful course in their diplomatic journey this week, as Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Islamabad to a reception that blended ceremony with political symbolism. The visit, coming at a moment when both countries are trying to stabilize their internal economic trajectories while seeking dependable partnerships abroad, offered a reminder of how history continues to shape foreign policy in South and Southeast Asia. Yet it also revealed something more contemporary: a shared desire to adapt old friendships to the demands of a profoundly changed world. The signing ceremony at the Prime Minister’s…

By Fariha Aqib KARACHI: The Filipino community in Pakistan marked Christmas with a display of warmth, color and shared identity, gathering at a farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad for a celebration that blended cultural pride with a message of unity. Families, young people and long-time community members came together under a canopy of traditional Filipino decorations, where music, dance and festive rituals created an atmosphere that felt both deeply personal and proudly communal. The event, organized by community groups who have worked for years to preserve their cultural traditions abroad, was attended by the Philippine ambassador, Emmanuel R. Fernandez,…

News Desk JEDDAH: Pakistan’s creative delegation — proudly represented by Atiqa Odho and Shahzad Nawaz — reaffirmed its commitment to advancing cinematic storytelling, cultural diplomacy and creative collaboration on the world stage during a powerful panel discussion at the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF ’25) earlier today. Moderated by celebrated Saudi-born Pakistani presenter Omair Shaikh, the panel brought together key voices shaping Pakistan’s cultural narrative internationally: Atiqa Odho, actor, producer and women’s empowerment advocate; Shahzad Nawaz, filmmaker, creative visionary and cultural strategist; and Noshien Ahmed Waseem, cultural leader and strategic connector for Pakistan at RSIFF. The conversation explored Pakistan’s…

Pakistan has once again confronted the delicate, and often perilous, realities of transboundary water management, as reports indicate that India deliberately released a sudden surge of water into the Chenab River. Local authorities recorded the river’s flow spiking to 58,300 cubic feet per second, immediately raising alarms over the safety of downstream communities and the stability of agricultural systems that depend on predictable water levels. Officials allege that this abrupt release was intended to damage Pakistan’s wheat crop, while speculation grows that upstream reservoirs could later be manipulated to reduce flows dramatically, compounding disruption across an already strained irrigation network.…