A struggle rooted in new styles, local voices, and the power of truth Pakistan is one of the few countries where the polio virus is still present, and it has become not just a medical problem, but a social, cultural and psychological challenge. Despite the tireless efforts of the Government of Pakistan, the World Health...
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May 28: A Day of Democratic Dignity and National Defense
There are certain days in the history of Pakistan that are etched in the nation’s collective memory – days that symbolize strength, resilience, and purpose. May 28 stands tall among them. It marks two landmark events that reshaped Pakistan’s democratic and defense narrative: the inauguration of the majestic Parliament House in 1986 and the historic...
Navigating Media Development Challenges in Pakistan
The story of media in Pakistan is one of paradox—unprecedented growth alongside shrinking freedoms, rising voices amid deepening silences. As President of the Digital Media Alliance of Pakistan, I have worked closely with journalists, regulators, tech platforms, and civil society actors across the country. From newsrooms in Islamabad to regional radio stations in interior Sindh,...
A Seminar on Youth engagement in Digital Resilience for a Harmonious Pakistan”
“Our youth from NMDs need resources, recognition, and representation,” stated said Dr. Qibla Ayaz was appointed as ad-hoc member of Supreme Court’s Shariat Appellate Bench, opening the seminar. He emphasized that “the PKR 100 billion promised must be delivered transparently, and youth must be empowered to lead with unity, pluralism, and peace. The government must...
Absence of a functional data protection law in the digital age increase vulnerability to surveillance and data breaches
Islamabad: “Despite the constitutional guarantee of privacy, the absence of a functional data protection law has left users vulnerable to surveillance and data breaches.” This was agreed by the participants of a quarterly meeting of the Forum for Digital Rights and Democracy (FDRD) in Islamabad last week. The meeting was organised by the Institute for...
The First Friday Prayer at Faisal Mosque — A Spiritual Milestone
Islamabad, May 16, 1980; Today marks a remarkable day in Pakistan’s religious and cultural history — the day when Faisal Mosque, the spiritual symbol and architectural pride of Islamabad, hosted its very first Friday prayer. This spiritually uplifting moment occurred on 1st Rajab 1400 AH, while the mosque was still under construction, yet the manifestation...
Trump says US close to a nuclear deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran had “sort of” agreed to the terms. “We’re in very serious negotiations with Iran for long-term peace,” Trump said on a tour of the Gulf, according to a shared pool report...
Trump meets with Syrian President Sharaa in Riyadh
US President Donald Trump is meeting Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa ahead of the GCC summit in Riyadh on Wednesday, a day after announcing that the United States was lifting sanctions on Syria, a pool report from The Washington Post said. The announcement came despite concerns within parts of Trump’s administration because Sharaa was previously designated...
Back from the brink
THE exchange of missiles has stopped and the guns have fallen silent after four days of intense conflict that had threatened to turn into an all-out war between two nuclear-armed South Asian nations. Both India and Pakistan have stepped back from the brink after a US-brokered ceasefire. The fighting may have stopped, yet tentativeness surrounds...
President, premier salute martyred soldiers
President Asif Ali Zardari, in a statement, said India’s blatant aggression had further united and strengthened the Pakistani people, and that the entire nation and its armed forces were always ready to respond to India’s hostility. He paid tribute to those martyred as a result of unprovoked Indian aggression against Pakistan and said that the...