Near Sargodha lies a modest village called Wazir Kot, where mornings once woke with the scent of soil and evenings wrapped themselves in the quiet shade of trees. In that stillness, a child opened his eyes, unaware that one day his words would come to define an entire era. The wind moving through the fields,...
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March 19, 2026March 19, 2026Columns
Farigh Bukhari:The Imprint of Symbolic Poetry and an Architect of Progressive Thought
At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the literary landscape of the subcontinent (present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) witnessed the emergence of many great figures who left a deep impact on Urdu, Persian, Hindi, and Bengali literature. Among the most prominent poets and philosophers of this era was Allama Muhammad Iqbal, who highlighted the concepts...
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March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Columns
Martyr Syed Qamar Abbas Bukhari: A Bright Symbol of Knowledge, Literature, and Public Struggle
Usually, small plants cannot grow under the shade of a large and towering tree. Yet Syed Qamar Abbas broke this tradition in the land of Peshawar and created his own distinct identity. His father, Syed Farigh Bukhari, was a well known progressive poet and writer who belonged to a respected Syed family. His name carried...
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March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Pakistan
MNAs’ Salaries Cut by 25% as National Assembly Joins Austerity Drive
In a move aimed at reducing government spending and conserving fuel, the National Assembly of Pakistan has announced a 25% cut in the salaries and allowances of all MNAs for the next two months as part of the national austerity campaign. According to a notification, only 20% of the National Assembly Secretariat staff will work...
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March 11, 2026March 11, 2026Pakistan, Uncategorized
Fuel Shortage Concerns Grow in Pakistan as Tanker Drivers Report Long Delays
Tanker drivers across Pakistan say they are facing unusually long waits at fuel depots, raising concerns about a possible fuel shortage in the country. Dozens of oil tankers were seen parked along roads near depots in the Lahore region as drivers waited for petrol supplies that have reportedly not arrived for several days. One driver,...
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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026Columns
After treaty: India’s western river push and what It means for Pakistan
When India placed the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance in April 2025, the legal dispute quickly acquired a more concrete dimension: an acceleration of infrastructure development on the western rivers. Projects long stalled by design objections, arbitration, or environmental review have entered a phase of heightened urgency, and the pace of construction across...
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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026World
Global Tensions Rise: US Claims 5,000 Targets Hit in 10 Days of Iran War
The conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has intensified as military operations and retaliatory attacks continue across the Middle East. The crisis began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched a large-scale joint military campaign targeting Iranian military and nuclear-related facilities. The operation aimed to weaken Iran’s missile programme and prevent...
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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026Pakistan
Bulls Take Charge as KSE-100 Soars After Historic Market Slump
Pakistan’s stock market staged a strong comeback on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged 9,696.98 points, closing in the green and gaining 6.62 per cent compared to the previous session. The rally signalled a sharp recovery in investor confidence after the market witnessed a massive decline a day earlier. Soon after the opening bell,...
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March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Pakistan
Pakistan Announces Austerity Measures to Reduce Government Spending
Shehbaz Sharif has announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing government expenditures and conserving fuel amid rising global energy prices and economic pressures. The measures, which will remain in place for the next two months, are designed to promote financial discipline and ensure responsible use of national resources. According to the government’s plan,...
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March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Pakistan
Section 144 Imposed in Dera Ismail Khan
Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan amid rising security concerns, restricting movement on several key roads and sensitive areas across the district. According to officials, the restrictions will remain in place from 6am to 6pm, during which passenger vehicles, cargo transport and motorcycles will not be allowed on designated routes. Major roads...