Global politics currently stands at a strange crossroads. On one hand, the ongoing wars in Ukraine, Gaza, and the Middle East are shaking the foundations of the international order. On the other, major powers are carving out new paths for their interests under the banner of peace. In this context, Pakistan’s decision to join the...
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A Simple App Helping Muslims Stay Consistent With Daily Prayer
Daily prayer sits at the center of a Muslim’s life. It shapes routine, builds discipline, and keeps the heart connected to its purpose. Still, maintaining consistency with five daily prayers becomes challenging when work schedules tighten, travel increases, and attention is constantly pulled in different directions. Many people do not struggle with intention; they struggle...
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UK Takes Major Step Amid US-Iran Tensions
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran by deploying its fighter jets to Qatar. According to international media reports, in light of growing instability in the Middle East, the UK has sent its Royal Air Force (RAF) Joint Typhoon Squadron fighter aircraft to Qatar. The...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino to Visit Pakistan
Football fans in Pakistan have reason to celebrate as FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that he will be visiting the country soon. Speaking in a recent interview, Infantino confirmed that he intends to make the trip in the near future and emphasized that he had previously promised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit Pakistan,...
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Ramadan 2026: Fasting Duration Across the World Revealed
The expected dates for Ramadan 2026 and fasting durations in different parts of the world have been revealed, although the final dates will be confirmed after sighting the moon on 29th Sha’ban. According to astronomical calculations conducted in the United Arab Emirates last October, Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on 19th February. However, as...
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A Future Slowly Walking Away
Ehtishaam was talented, ambitious, and deeply connected to his homeland. After completing his MBA from a well-known Pakistani university, he made a conscious decision to stay back. Like many young professionals, he believed Pakistan needed its educated youth, not their departure. He wanted to grow, succeed, and contribute without leaving the country. Soon after graduation,...
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Rain Continues in Islamabad; Heavy Snowfall in Hilly Areas
Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with other parts of the country, are expected to experience intermittent rainfall on Friday evening and night. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave is prevailing over most upper parts of the country and will continue for the next 24 hours. Under these conditions, more intermittent rains...
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A Strategic Thaw: China-EU Consensus
On January 12, a collective sigh of relief was audible across the Eurasian manufacturing landscape. After months of simmering tensions that threatened to boil over into a debilitating trade war, China and the European Union announced a breakthrough consensus on the vexing issue of electric vehicles (EVs). By agreeing to a mechanism of “price undertakings”—essentially...
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The Great Decoupling: America’s Tariff Wall Encircles Its Allies
The post-1945 economic order, predicated on the free movement of goods and the sanctity of alliances, may well have breathed its last this Wednesday. In a move that has sent shockwaves from the polder lands of Veldhoven to the industrial clusters of Gyeonggi-do, the White House has announced a sweeping 25 per cent tariff on...
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NDMA Issues Alert for Heavy Rainfall and Snowfall Across Multiple Regions
The weather situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir has raised concerns over a potential flash flood risk, as authorities issue multiple alerts in view of expected rainfall and snowfall. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a powerful western weather system may affect the upper regions of the country from today until January 24. As a...