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Energy — the backbone of the economy

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Waqar Hassan

Future of Pakistan linked with more administrative units

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Ghulam Murtaza

Nuclear fusion: A carbon-free energy source

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Dr Zafar Nawaz Jaspal

Faith, unity, discipline — our shield against terror

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Barrister Usman Ali

The unanswered massacre

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Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

New command structure of armed forces

  AFTER the passage of 27th Amendment bill command structure of armed forces has been restructured. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has been...

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Tariq Aqil

Three operations for naya Pakistan

  Centralised power, judiciary restructured and military as the state’s core operating system – this is Naya Pakistan. Centralised power itself is...

yesterday 20

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Farrukh Saleem

Global commitment for right of self-determination

Global commitment for right of self-determination

SELF-determination is the concept of a people’s right to choose their own political, economic, and social destiny, often leading to the formation...

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Dr A Z Hilali

The price of learning

The price of learning

The classroom was supposed to lift our children up, now it’s dragging their parents down. In Pakistan, education has transformed from a...

yesterday 20

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Dr Zafar Khan Safdar

Hidden facts behind fall of East Pakistan

THE disintegration of Pakistan in December 1971 remains one of the most painful chapters in South Asian history. Beyond the often-repeated...

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Dr Muhammad Khan

Beyond the barrage: Pakistan’s water crisis

Beyond the barrage: Pakistan’s water crisis

PAKISTAN’S water scarcity is now a national emergency, yet the governance framework remains trapped in fragmented federalism. Driven by unique...

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News Desk

COP30: Pakistan’s gains amid fossil fuel hesitation

COP30: Pakistan’s gains amid fossil fuel hesitation

THE recently concluded COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, highlighted both the urgency of the climate crisis and the limits of international...

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News Desk

China’s quantum radar shatters stealth myth

FOR nearly four decades, stealth technology has been the crown jewel of modern air power. From the angular F 117 Nighthawk to the sleek F 22 Raptor...

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Sultan M Hali

International human rights, global reminder

International human rights, global reminder

  EVERY human being, regardless of identity or geography, possesses inherent rights to dignity, liberty and equality. These rights are neither...

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Naveed Aman Khan

Pakistan as a global arbitration hub

Pakistan as a global arbitration hub

IN a complex landscape of global trade, international investment and conflicts, nations are assessed not solely on their economic outcomes but also...

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Brig Raja Shozab Majeed R

The cost of a free packet

WHITE sugar did not enter the Indo-Pakistan region as an ordinary kitchen item. It arrived slowly, almost quietly, but with a very deliberate plan...

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Aijaz Ahmad

China’s macro trajectory 2025-2026

CHINA’S continued economic stability and sustainability have prompted numerous international organizations to revise their GDP forecasts upward for...

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Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan

Act of war’ in modern international law

Act of war’ in modern international law

The concept of an “act of war” has evolved significantly in international law, shaped by changing legal frameworks, political realities and the...

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Maham Ayaz

How propaganda and misinformation become Fasaad fil-Ardh

How propaganda and misinformation become Fasaad fil-Ardh

  THE stability and harmony of any nation are fragile assets, which can be easily shattered by the invisible shrapnel of misinformation. In the...

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Faisal Ahmad

Unemployment crisis: Consequence of misplaced priorities

Unemployment crisis: Consequence of misplaced priorities

PAKISTAN is currently witnessing a sharp rise in unemployment, reaching a 21-year high of 7.1% in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to the latest...

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Assadullah Channa

Sir Creek dispute: India’s aggressive moves

INDIA’S Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has, at times, threatened to occupy Sindh and referenced “Operation Sindoor 2.0.” Amidst this, an...

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M Abdullah Hamid Gul

Faiz Hameed verdict: Fairness loud

THE recent sentencing of Lieutenant General (R) Faiz Hameed to fourteen years’ rigorous imprisonment marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s...

saturday 1

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Sardar Abdul Khaliq Wasi 

Destructive politics of PTI!

Destructive politics of PTI!

Use of foul language in political communication has become a new norm especially on social media platforms. Chaos is one of the many bad outcomes...

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Hassan Ahmad

Last sermon of the Last Prophet and human rights

  Throughout His life, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) exemplified noble conduct and was sent as a mercy for mankind. His companions recorded His sayings...

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Ghulam Yaseen Nizami

The Adil Raja Fallout

The Adil Raja Fallout

In every era, certain personalities unexpectedly emerge from the shadows and reshape public discourse, not through depth or scholarship, but...

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News Desk

IIOJK: A graveyard of UDHR commitments

  HUMAN Rights Day is observed annually on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the...

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Dr Muhammad Khan

From the green field to the battle field

  ON Friday 18 April 1986, the final match of the Austral-Asia Cup between Pakistan and India was awaited with a rare intensity. Even a day before...

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Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

Ambitions consistent with national aspirations

FIELD Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that everyone should understand that Pakistan is invincible; we will not allow any harm to come to national...

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Rana Zahid Iqbal

Open letter to Aseefa Bhutto and Shazia Marri

  DURING your press conference outside the Parliament House on December 10, 2025, you once again reiterated your party’s demand—formally raised...

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M Fazal Elahi