By Riaz Hussain Pakistan: For 45-year-old Batoor Khan, finding work is a daily struggle, and building a family remains an unaffordable dream. Living with his sister, the daily-wage labourer earns less than Rs900 on days he finds employment, with no guarantee that work will be available the following day.Some months, Khan manages to find work…
By Shamsul Haq The 77th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China was celebrated on October 1st. The longstanding fraternal ties between Pakistan and China serve as an example to the world. In the following lines, we will present a detailed overview of Pakistan-China relations and the journey of friendship between the two nations.Pakistan…
The worsening security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is increasingly being accompanied by a political confrontation between the provincial and federal governments, with both sides accusing the other of failing to address the province’s security challenges. The dispute has intensified after a series of deadly attacks in southern KP, including the September 26 bombing at the…
By Shamsul Haq Relations between the world’s two largest economic and military powers, China and the United States, have in recent years been marked by rivalry, mistrust and periodic confrontation. Against this backdrop, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 carries considerable diplomatic significance. The central question,…
By Shamsul HaqThe China-Pakistan relationship is entering a new phase. As the global order undergoes profound changes marked by geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty and shifting trade patterns, the partnership between Islamabad and Beijing has acquired renewed significance.At the centre of this relationship is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which now stands at a critical juncture….
By Riaz HussainPESHAWAR, — Frequent changes in fuel prices are adding to the financial pressures facing millions of ordinary Pakistanis, increasing transportation costs and putting further strain on household budgets already squeezed by higher food, education and healthcare expenses.For 46-year-old Nisar Khan, a taxi driver and father of six, the rising cost of petrol has…
مردان: نیو سرخ ڈھیری میں مبینہ سرچ آپریشن کے دوران ایک ایسا عجیب واقعہ سامنے آیا ہے جس نے پولیس کی کارروائی اور کرایہ داری قوانین کے نفاذ پر کئی سوالات کھڑے کر دیے ہیں۔مقامی افراد کے مطابق تھانہ شیخ ملتون کی حدود میں پولیس سرچ اینڈ سٹرائیک آپریشن کر رہی تھی، جس کا مقصد…
ISLAMABAD: Fourteen newborn babies were killed when a fire broke out in the neonatal unit of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad early Wednesday morning, raising serious questions about fire safety and emergency response arrangements at one of the country’s major public hospitals. According to officials, the fire erupted at around 6:45…
By Shamsul HaqThe Middle East is passing through one of the most critical phases in its recent history, with war, diplomacy, energy security and shifting strategic alliances increasingly intertwined. Against this backdrop, the defence agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye in Makkah carries significance far beyond the three signatories. It could potentially contribute…
By Shamsul Haq Every summer, as tobacco leaves begin to mature across the fertile plains of Mardan, Swabi and Charsadda, a familiar dispute resurfaces. Farmers demand higher prices for their crop, tobacco companies complain of overproduction and regulatory constraints, while the Pakistan Tobacco Board (PTB) finds itself accused by both sides of failing to ensure…
