Pakistan’s Rising Role as a Middle East Mediator: A New Era of Diplomacy? Pakistan is increasingly positioned as a key diplomatic player in the volatile Middle East, actively working to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran. Recent high-level discussions, including a phone call between Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed … Read more
Pakistan is intensifying diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. These efforts received a boost on Friday when United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his full support for Pakistan’s initiatives during a conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. … Read more
The United Kingdom’s House of Lords held a debate on Thursday regarding the detention and health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, with concerns raised about his access to jail visits. Debate Highlights Concerns Over Welfare and Justice Imran Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023, currently serving a sentence at Adiala Jail related … Read more
Islamabad – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has blocked a Pakistani government request to regain direct control over the appointment of heads of state-owned entities (SOEs). This decision prevents a move that would have shifted authority away from the SOE boards and back to the executive branch. IMF Concerns Over SOE Governance The IMF also … Read more
The Convergence of Art, Design and Lifestyle: A Recent Era for Cultural Fairs The lines between the art world, design industry, and broader lifestyle sectors are blurring, signaling a significant shift in how cultural experiences are curated and consumed. Recent developments at Art Basel, particularly the partnership with Salone del Mobile.Milano, exemplify this trend. This … Read more
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi launched the Ehsaas Shajar campaign on Monday with a tree-planting ceremony at the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad. The initiative aligns with the Clean and Green Pakistan vision of PTI founder Imran Khan. Province-Wide Tree Planting Initiative The Ehsaas Shajar campaign, launched on Pakistan Day (March 23), aims to plant … Read more
Peshawar Gears Up for 2026: A Proactive Approach to Dengue Control Peshawar Division is intensifying its fight against dengue fever, finalizing and activating the Dengue Action Plan 2026 following recent rainfall. The proactive measures aim to prevent a surge in cases during the approaching peak season. Multi-Sectoral Collaboration: The Cornerstone of Prevention The Dengue Action … Read more
Karachi residents are bracing for potential strong winds and heavy rainfall as a western weather system moves across the region. The system, which is already impacting much of the country, is expected to bring unsettled conditions to Karachi between March 25 and 28. Weather System Tracking Across Pakistan The Meteorological Department has warned that the … Read more
Marvi Malik, the daughter of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman, passed away on Sunday at the age of 35 following a brain haemorrhage. The family announced she had been receiving treatment at a private hospital in Karachi for five days prior to her death. Condolences from National Leaders The news prompted an outpouring … Read more
Karachi residents experienced a dampened start to Eid ul Fitr on Saturday as rain and thunderstorms swept across the city. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted continued unsettled weather, attributing the conditions to a western weather system impacting much of Pakistan. Disrupted Celebrations and Travel The early morning downpour, accompanied by thunder and lightning, … Read more