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Caretaker Federal Minister of Commerce Gohar Ijaz’s announcement has sparked anticipation among the public that he will reveal a piece of good news on October 1, specifically concerning the price of petrol. He attributes it to the government’s actions, which, according to him, have resulted in a decrease in the value of the dollar. He […]

The revival of student unions presents a pivotal opportunity to restore and reaffirm the fundamental right of citizens to assemble and advocate for change. In a country where the struggle for democratic principles often encounters problems, the revival of student unions can be a game changer. These unions hold the potential to reinvigorate our democratic […]

Pakistan is land of ongoing tragedies, and the latest among them related to the healthcare system: a locally manufactured injection, “Avastin,” has inflicted irreversible damage upon the lives of 10 to 14 patients. The aftermath of this medical catastrophe calls for a swift and comprehensive response from the government, one that not only addresses the […]

For many of us, the long queues at NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) centers have been a frustrating aspect of accessing government services. However, a recent development offers a glimmer of hope and convenience for citizens tired of these arduous waits – Pakistan Post will now provide various government facilities, including the renewal of […]

Although we should not ideally wait for others to issue a clarion call or spell out remedies for what’s been happening in the kitchen, the World Bank joined the long list of Nostradamus-es as it warned that Pakistan’s economy languished on the edge of a precipice. With over 40 per cent population living below the […]

Even the hatred-hardened supporters of ultranationalist BJP would hesitate before defending its legislator’s flagrant series of vile abuses against a fellow member of the parliament. MP Danish Ali’s religion branded his back with a target for communal slurs and naked display of Islamophobia, leading to threats, for the sole crime of taking part in a […]

For a state that we have yet to recognise, Israel manages to take up a lot of our attention. Between a former prime minister unequivocally stating Israel had become Pakistan’s greatest enemy and the caretaker premier recently drawing the ire of social media over his analogical parallels, Israel comfortably sits in the middle of most […]

The latest announcement from ECP about general elections scheduled in the last week of January 2024 has come as a bittersweet reflection on the state of our beloved democracy. On one hand, some normalcy might finally be restored as the ECP appears to have enjoyed its dilly-dallying on the most important guarantee of the constitution: […]

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani hit the bull’s eye when he lamented how TTP was “creating a lot of bad blood” between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing UN session, he implored Kabul for the umpteenth time to fulfil lofty commitments made before the changing of the guard. In stark […]

A stitch in time saves nine, indeed. As a direct consequence of allegedly violating transportation protocols by one Karachi-based company, the UAE seems to have imposed a ban on the import of frozen meat from Pakistan through sea routes. Although some claim it to be a temporary embargo to force the marker players to adhere […]