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In a stark reminder of the persistent security challenges that continue to shape Pakistan’s western frontier, the Pakistan Air Force has conducted what officials describe as a decisive series of precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure inside Afghanistan. Over the course of a single night, six key sites in the provinces of Paktika, Barmal, Nangarhar, and Khugiyan were targeted, striking at networks that have long threatened both civilians and security personnel across the border. The strikes, coordinated at the highest levels of Pakistan’s armed forces, mark one of the most intensive aerial operations in the region in recent memory, reflecting Islamabad’s…

By Israr Ahmad Orakzai HANGU: An important jirga of elders from Orakzai district was held at the Commissioner House in Kohat under the chairmanship of Kohat Division Commissioner Syed Moatasim Billah Shah. The meeting included detailed discussions on the overall law and order situation in the region, ongoing development projects, and matters related to the construction of the district complex. Participants included Chairman DEDC Orakzai and Member of the Provincial Assembly Aurangzeb Khan, DIG Kohat Irfan Tariq, Deputy Commissioner Orakzai Muhammad Irfanuddin, Deputy Commissioner Kohat Muhammad Nawaz Wazir, Secretary to Commissioner Imtiaz Ali Shah, as well as other relevant officials…

Has India been outmaneuvered, or are we simply witnessing another turn in the long-running drama of global trade politics, where bluster and brinkmanship often blur into one another? The recent tariff confrontation between New Delhi and Washington carried all the hallmarks of high theatre: muscular rhetoric, carefully staged defiance and the ever-present hum of domestic audiences being reassured that their leaders would not yield an inch. Yet behind the spectacle lay a more sober reality, one in which economic interdependence, legal constraints and institutional checks quietly shaped the outcome. For months, the choreography was deliberate. Narendra Modi spoke in the…

By Dr. Zafar Iqbal You may have experienced a situation in a hospital where, before a medical or surgical procedure, a consent form was placed before you. Some details might have been explained, and perhaps there were difficulties in mutual understanding. The necessity of this form and its contents might have caused anxiety, adding further confusion to an already stressful state of illness, treatment, and associated fears. Yet this form is crucial—for you, the physician, and the hospital alike. Understanding its purpose can transform an intimidating ritual into a meaningful part of care. In any civilized society, medical treatment is…

By Atiq Raja In a world where attention is the new currency and authenticity has become the ultimate form of power, Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk lands like a call to arms. It is not simply a book about business or marketing; it is a manifesto for anyone who dares to believe that passion can be transformed into a profession. Vaynerchuk writes with the energy of someone who has lived the very ethos he preaches, and he challenges readers to confront their excuses, embrace their passions, and take action in ways that feel both personal and practical. When Crush It!…

By Dr. Zawwar Hussain When a human being steps onto the threshold of awareness, the first stirring within is the desire to communicate inner feelings to others. From this urge emerged sound, from sound came words, and from words arose language. Language is not merely an arrangement of letters and tones; it is the living archive of civilization, consciousness, emotion, and identity. A mother tongue is the first medium through which a child recognizes the world, understands relationships, and learns to articulate the landscapes of the soul. It is the most organic, intimate, and powerful instrument of communication, rightly called…

By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, a vibrant rally in Dadu saw hundreds of participants take to the streets to celebrate and demand recognition for the Sindhi language. Organized by the Sindhi Adabi Sangat Dadu, the procession wound through several city streets before culminating at the Dadu Press Club, drawing attention from local residents and media alike. Prominent writers and cultural leaders, including Sajjad Yousuf Soomro, Raja Rafiq Panhwar, Lala Rafiq Zounar, and Nisar Gohar Soomro, led the rally, carrying banners and placards bearing slogans such as “Declare Sindhi a national language,” “Respect…

By Anum Naseem KARACHI: During a session of the Sindh Assembly, MQM-P MPA Rana Shaukat accused fellow lawmakers of issuing death threats against him, prompting the speaker to summon police to the house. Shaukat alleged that his colleague Sharq Jamal had threatened him. He further claimed that former PSP MNA Iqbal Mehsud, along with armed associates, had also issued threats, stating that Shaukat was affiliated with the Khalid Maqbool group and warning him to leave. “I request that my FIR be registered through the relevant police station,” Shaukat said, adding that failing that, he would resign from the assembly. He…