Islamabad – The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stated on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured its leadership of addressing concerns over controversial canal projects during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s House. The meeting, held during an Iftar dinner, aimed to ease tensions between the ruling coalition allies. A PPP press release claimed PM...
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Terror Strikes Bannu: Unmasking Jaish Fursan Muhammad and the Ongoing Wave of Violence.
What Happened in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? As the entire nation was preparing for Iftar last evening, a wave of terror struck Bannu. The sound of gunfire and explosions spread fear across the city. Helpless citizens rushed around carrying the bodies of their loved ones, searching through the rubble for survivors. Cries of pain and sorrow...
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March 1, 2025March 1, 2025Columns
The Political Economy of Gendered Violence: How Conflict Shapes Power, Justice, and Feminist Narratives
In the Global South, particularly in Pakistan, the struggle for gender justice is deeply entangled with economic and political realities. Gender-based violence (GBV) is not an isolated phenomenon—it is a calculated mechanism used to uphold inequality. Real progress demands more than performative policies and surface-level reforms; it requires confronting the systems that profit from women’s...
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In Pakistan, women face many challenges in areas like health, education, employment, and political representation. A national debate was organized in Islamabad under the auspices of the Center for Research and Dialogue.
Islamabad: In a national debate organized by the Center for Research and Dialogue on gender budgeting, speakers highlighted the issues faced by women in Pakistan in sectors like health, education, employment, and political representation, emphasizing gender budgeting as an effective solution to address these challenges. Speaking at the debate, Dr. Sajid Amin Javed stated that...
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February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Pakistan
Tour Da Pekhawar and Collective Pakistan, with the support of the Kofi Annan Foundation and Global Shapers Peshawar, successfully organized Safar e Aman, a unique initiative aimed at promoting peace, interfaith harmony, and cultural heritage among the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Safar e Aman tour took participants on a journey through the historical walled city of Peshawar, visiting iconic landmarks such as the All Saints Church, Masjid Mahabat Khan, Gurunath Mandar, Gor Kathri, Heritage Trail, Qissa Khwani, and Sethi House. The tour provided a platform for young people to explore and appreciate the rich cultural...
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February 24, 2025February 24, 2025Pakistan
Ahsan Iqbal Reaffirms Sindh’s Central Role in “URAAN Pakistan” at Consultative Workshop Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal termed Uraan Pakistan last call for the nation’s economic revival Planning Minister expressed hopes for the smooth implementation of the URAAN PAKISTAN initiative in Sindh under the leadership of CM Murad Ali Shah
Karachi: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal spearheaded the first provincial workshop on Uraan Pakistan at CM Sindh House Karachi today. The session was graced by Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Senior Minister Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon, Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, members of...
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Breaking Boundaries: How China’s DeepSeek Challenges Western AI Giants Like ChatGPT?
I first came across DeepSeek in a way that made me stop and think. It was a social media post in early 2025, announcing that DeepSeek had shocked the world by overtaking AI giants in a manner no one expected. Within just a few hours of its launch, companies like Nvidia, which had been riding...
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February 21, 2025February 21, 2025Pakistan
NRKNA Sets Up First Social Conflict Resolution Center in Light of Seerah
The National Rahmatul lil Aalameen Wa Khatamun Nabiyyin Authority (NRKNA) has inaugurated its first center for resolving social conflicts based on the teachings of Seerah. The inaugural center, located at Jamia Muhammadi Shareef in Chiniot, aims to provide mediatory services to people from all walks of life, helping them resolve family and societal issues without...
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February 16, 2025February 16, 2025Pakistan
Ahsan Iqbal Kneels in Respect to Present Award to Sania Abbas, Celebrating Her Inspiring Journey
In a deeply inspiring moment, Sania Abbas, a dedicated teacher at Narowal College for Women, received the Best Teacher Award in recognition of her commitment to education. Sania, who stands only 36 inches tall, has defied societal and financial challenges to pursue her passion for learning and teaching. Her journey is a testament to resilience...
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January 30, 2025January 30, 2025Pakistan
PECA Amendment: A Threat to Constitutional Rights and Press Freedo
Islamabad, January 30, 2025 – The recent amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) is a direct assault on fundamental constitutional rights and press freedom in Pakistan. The government hastily passed this bill without consulting key stakeholders, raising serious concerns about its impact on journalism and freedom of expression. “This amendment will only...