Author: Uzma Ehtasham

By Uzma Ehtasham Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent two-day state visit to Malaysia unfolded with all the trappings of ceremonial grandeur: red carpets, honor guards, and meticulously choreographed protocol. Onlookers, both domestic and international, might have been struck by the fanfare, the carefully staged handshakes, and the aura of political warmth that accompanied each photograph. But beneath the optics, the more pressing question remains: does the visit signify substantive diplomatic progress, or is it simply another pageant of flags and formalities? State visits, for all their pomp, are valuable only when they translate into tangible outcomes that improve the lives…

By Uzma Ehtasham KARACHI: On the International Day of Older Persons, the consul general of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, H.E. Bakheet Ateeq Al Romaithi, paid a compassionate visit to Aaghosh Old Home, a charitable institution that for 25 years has provided shelter, dignity and care to elderly, destitute and differently-abled women. His visit lifted the spirits of residents and offered fresh hope for the expansion of Aaghosh’s humanitarian mission. During the visit, Al Romaithi met elderly women living at Aaghosh, presenting them with gifts and flowers, listening to their concerns and offering words of encouragement. His warmth and…