SC suo motu sought on Swati’s ‘torture’

Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senators wrote to the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday against the arrest, "torture and ill-treatment" of PTI leader and fellow senator Azam Swati during custody. Swati was taken...

A frozen era of backwardness and corruption

Dear Honourable PM, Progress requires a detox from perpetual pessimism and learned helplessness. Unwillingness to change has pushed Pakistan into a frozen era of backwardness and corruption. On 14 April 2025, the Public Accou...

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Beyond constraints

Failures are an integral part of life's pursuits. Too often, we attribute our setbacks to external constraints — limited resources or opportunities, inadequate platforms, socio-cultural barriers, or the discouraging voices tha...

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War in Ukraine — all options open to Russia

The world is witnessing a surge in shuttle diplomacy as President Trump tries to deliver on his promise of ending the Ukraine war. Earlier this week, US envoy to Russia Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for...

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Right to children’s identity in Pakistan

The right of children to identity is globally recognised, with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasising its critical importance. As a signatory to this convention, Pakistan is committed to upholding a...

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Loitering lethal

Abandoned weapons in Afghanistan are now threatening peace and security across the horizon. Credible reports and recent incidents, such as the Jaffar Express abduction near Quetta, have come to confirm the fear that lethal weapo...

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