Qatar Calls Dialogue With Non-State Actors as Key to Lasting Peace DOHA: Amid escalating conflicts stretching from Afghanistan to Gaza, Qatar on Sunday renewed its call for inclusive political engagement, emphasising that durable peace is impossible without dialogue with non-state actors. Speaking at the 23rd Doha Forum, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Trump Kennedy Center President Donald Trump does not have his name on the Kennedy Center, but Trump’s transformation of the Kennedy Center is unmistakable. In just months since returning to office, he has reshaped America’s most iconic cultural institution — altering its leadership, redefining its programming, and imprinting the center with his signature political and…
Body Cameras for PERA Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced a major reform to strengthen transparency and accountability within the Punjab Enforcement and Regulator Authority (PERA) Force. The Chief Minister has officially ordered the deployment of body cameras for PERA Force personnel across all field operations, marking a significant step toward curbing bribery,…
Sindh Traffic Crackdown 2025 The Sindh Traffic Crackdown 2025 has officially begun, marking one of the most extensive enforcement operations launched by the Sindh Police in recent years. The province-wide drive aims to curb two major traffic violations: vehicles operating without number plates and motorists driving without valid licenses. These measures follow strict directives issued…
KP Govt Martyrs The KP Govt martyrs recruitment policy has undergone major reforms as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced a series of decisions aimed at supporting the families of police martyrs and civil servants who lost their lives in terrorist incidents. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur introduced significant changes including an increase in the…
LHC crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles The Lahore High Court (LHC) has taken decisive action to address the worsening air pollution in the provincial capital, issuing strict directives for a major crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across Punjab. The move, driven by Lahore’s rapidly deteriorating air quality and rising smog levels, includes immediate inspections, deployment of monitoring…
Karachi Waste Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city and economic nerve centre, is facing an unprecedented waste management emergency. According to the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Karachi now generates more than 14,800 tonnes of municipal waste every single day—an astonishing figure that surpasses the daily refuse production of regional megacities such as Mumbai, Delhi…
Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha The controversial tweets case involving Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha has taken a significant turn, with the couple intensifying their legal efforts to secure what they describe as a transparent and fair trial. Across three different judicial forums—the District and Sessions Court, Islamabad High Court (IHC), and the Supreme Court…
Karachi Airport suspends flights following a sudden and unprecedented operational halt announced by the Pakistan Airports Authority on Thursday. The temporary suspension, which lasts until midnight, comes at a time when Pakistan is grappling with heightened regional tensions, drone incursions, and significant disruptions across its aviation network. Karachi Airport Suspends Flights According to an official…
PMD Forecast Update The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released its latest three-month climate outlook, and the findings are both concerning and cautiously optimistic for the agricultural sector. According to the PMD Rainfall Forecast, Pakistan is expected to face below-normal rainfall in December and early January, a pattern that could significantly impact soil moisture, Rabi…