Pakistan’s war on Baloch identity, slain activist’s death sparks uprising across Chaghi, Nushki, Dalbandin

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported a wave of protests and strikes across Balochistan following the extrajudicial killing of Zeeshan Zaheer, a dedicated member of the BYC, by what the Committee describes as state-backed death squads. According …

Russia, Pakistan to build regional rail-road corridor linking South Asia with Central Asia

Pakistan Army kills 30 militants near Afghanistan Border

Security personnel of Pakistan’s Frontier Corps patrol near the newly inaugurated Badini†Trade†Terminal†Gateway, a border crossing point between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the Pakistan’s border town of Qila Saifullah in the southwestern province of …

Pakistan orders police to refrain from harassing Afghan migrants

Pakistan’s government has directed police nationwide to stop harassing Afghan migrants holding valid registration cards, as their legal status remains under review. In a significant move, Pakistan’s Ministry of States and Frontier Regions has directed law …

Pakistan reacts cautiously to Russia’s Recognitin of Taliban

Russia’s recognition of the Taliban prompts cautious response from Pakistan, which calls it a bilateral matter while monitoring evolving regional diplomatic dynamics. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has issued a cautious response following Russia’s official …

Elite Capture And Tax Evasion: Pakistan’s Agricultural Income Tax Crisis

“Taxing agriculture is a core component of the International Monetary Fund's new program for Pakistan and is critical to its success. If the commitment is not followed, the program’s success will be at risk”—Nathan Porter, the IMF's chief of …

Mayor Of Nowhere: Why Karachi’s 'Hot Seat' Holds No Power In Pakistan’s Biggest City

Picture this: a city of 30 million souls, Pakistan’s economic heartbeat, where the mayor—Karachi’s so-called “hot seat”—is a household name, unlike the mayors of Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, or Quetta, whose names most people don’t even recall. Everyone …

Over 300 Afghan students arrive in Pakistan to pursue higher education

ISLAMABAD: Around 350 Afghan students have arrived in Pakistan to pursue studies in top-tier universities across diverse disciplines under the Higher Education Commission’s Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan Students. The HEC held a reception to …

Over 300 Afghan Students Arrive In Pakistan For Higher Education

(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Over 300 Afghan students have arrived in Pakistan to pursue higher education under a scholarship program launched by the Pakistani government. A total of 350 Afghan students have recently arrived in Pakistan to continue their …

Rescue efforts ongoing after Pakistan building collapse

Incident details The residential block crumbled shortly after 10:00 AM on Friday in the impoverished Lyari neighborhood, previously known for gang violence and considered one of the most dangerous areas in Pakistan. Ongoing recovery efforts Abid Jalaluddin …