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- Maryam vows reforms to strengthen women’s rights
- Zardari calls for stronger Pakistan-UN partnership
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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s address at the First Economic Summit stood apart from the familiar language of political gatherings. Rather than offering reassurance or celebrating government achievements, he delivered an unusually frank assessment of Pakistan’s deepening governance crisis. His assertion that the country’s administrative and political system required a complete “reset” reflected concerns that have been voiced by economists, policymakers and ordinary citizens for years. More significantly, it represented a rare admission from a senior member of the government that the existing model has struggled to meet the expectations of the people it was designed to serve. Naqvi argued that…
By Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Pakistan’s story has always been closely linked with a powerful sense of identity, faith and collective purpose. From the earliest days of the independence movement, the slogan “What does Pakistan mean? La ilaha illallah” became a defining expression of the aspirations of millions of Muslims of the Subcontinent who sought a separate homeland where they could preserve their religious, cultural and political identity. When Pakistan appeared on the world map on 14 August 1947, it was not merely the outcome of a political struggle but the fulfilment of a vision shaped by the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam…
Dr. Sheikh Akram Ali The creation of Pakistan in 1947 was viewed by millions of Muslims of the Subcontinent as the achievement of a long political struggle for identity, dignity and self-determination. Yet, the history that followed revealed the complexities of building a state where diverse regions, cultures and aspirations could coexist. The failure of the central government to fully address the concerns of East Pakistan gradually fuelled Bengali nationalism, beginning with the language movement of 1952 and eventually leading to the emergence of Bangladesh as an independent country in December 1971. For many Bangladeshis, independence carried the promise of…
By Dr. Zawwar Hussain Pakistan’s environmental crisis is no longer a distant concern confined to scientific reports or climate discussions. It is becoming visible in the changing landscapes, declining water resources and disappearing green spaces across the country. Among the clearest examples of this growing challenge is Rawal Lake, a vital natural asset that has long served as a source of drinking water for Islamabad and Rawalpindi while supporting biodiversity, regulating the local climate and preserving the ecological character of the Potohar Plateau. The alarming decline in tree cover around Rawal Lake has highlighted the fragile relationship between human development…
By Naz Solanki KHAIRPUR: Senior Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former Sindh home minister Manzoor Hussain Wassan has said he remains committed to safeguarding Sindh’s interests and will continue working for the welfare of its people and the province’s development. Speaking to reporters at Wassan House, he described Khairpur as one of Sindh’s largest and most important districts, saying its size brought a broad range of development challenges and public service needs. He said efforts had been made to address these issues to improve access to essential services and protect citizens’ basic rights. Wassan said poverty and unemployment remained…
By Wadood Mehsud SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Former mayor Shah Faisal Ghazi has criticized the government’s decision to place functional public schools under a public-private partnership (PPP) program, warning that the move could further weaken the education system in the district. Speaking at a press conference at the Mehsud Press Club, Ghazi argued that a similar approach in the health sector had failed to deliver results. He cited the example of Mole Khan Hospital, which was handed over to a private non-governmental organization. According to him, the hospital functioned effectively for the first three years but has remained closed for the past…
By Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: A protest demonstration entered its second consecutive day outside the National Press Club in Mehar as demonstrators demanded the arrest of suspects accused of shooting and critically injuring a laborer earlier this week. The protest was led by the injured man’s brother, primary school teacher Habib-ur-Rehman Memon, along with PTALAF Dadu District General Secretary Jameel Aftab Jatoi, Jamiat Ahl-e-Sunnat leader Hafiz Manzoor Chandio, and other supporters, who chanted slogans calling for justice. Addressing the gathering, Habib-ur-Rehman Memon alleged that four days ago, Riyaz Chandio, his sons Sadaqat Chandio, Nazakat Chandio and Kashif Chandio, along with…
By Naz Solangi KHAIRPUR: Leaders of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have praised senior party leader and PPP Khairpur District President Nawab Khan Wassan, describing his growing public support as a reflection of his long-standing commitment to public service and party organization. Speaking at a three-day PPP seminar, party leaders including Ali Nawaz Solangi, Sajid Ali Siddiq and Asif Khan said Wassan had consistently placed public welfare at the center of his political work and had remained accessible to people during difficult times. The speakers said Wassan played an active role during the Covid-19 pandemic by helping affected families through…
