Defence Minister Khawaja Asif voiced support on Saturday for Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s recent call for systemic governance reforms, urging him to bring the debate to parliament and the federal cabinet, despite criticism from other members of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). Earlier in the week at the Pakistan Economic Summit 2026 in Islamabad, Interior … Read more
The human rights organization Paank has reported the alleged enforced disappearance of three Baloch individuals in June and July 2026, prompting renewed calls for government accountability. The Baloch National Movement’s human rights wing claims the victims were taken by security personnel, though Pakistani officials maintain that all agencies operate within the legal framework. Reported Disappearances … Read more
At least 11 miners were killed and dozens remain missing following a coal mine explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, according to government reports on July 30, 2026. The deadly blast, which is believed to have been triggered by a buildup of methane gas, occurred in Sorange, a remote area near the provincial capital Quetta. Rescue … Read more
Pakistan-administered Kashmir went to the polls under heavy security on July 27, 2026, for the first round of local legislative elections following weeks of deadly protests and internet shutdowns. About 3.8 million residents are eligible to vote in the disputed Himalayan region during an election split into three phases by the electoral commission due to … Read more
Heavy rains and flooding in Pakistan have killed at least 107 people, injured 344 others, and damaged hundreds of homes since the start of the monsoon season in June, authorities reported, while warning of more downpours later this week. Casualty Breakdown and Regional Impacts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded the highest regional death toll with 55 fatalities, … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja accused the government of corruption, economic mismanagement, and political victimisation during a press conference on Saturday, while formally urging citizens to join the party’s planned August 5 protest. Wheat Crisis and Agricultural Neglect Allegations According to Salman Akram Raja, an ongoing agricultural crisis has caused between four … Read more
Ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran have entered their tenth day, destabilizing global energy security as diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan struggle to restore a collapsed ceasefire. Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Price Volatility The conflict centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that handles approximately one-fifth of … Read more
Medicare and Medicaid are losing billions of dollars annually as international criminal networks exploit gaps in digital security and business registration laws. According to a Post investigation, hackers and foreign syndicates use AI voice bots, stolen patient data, and shell companies to bypass federal oversight, with improper payments across the programs estimated at $186 billion … Read more
Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan are likely to rise following a surge in global crude oil rates, according to ARY News. Expected increases include Rs 13 for petrol and Rs 14 for high-speed diesel. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may provide the final approval for these revised rates. Projected Fuel Price Increases in Pakistan Recent … Read more
Agricultural stability across South Asia is facing a dual crisis as extreme weather patterns decimate crop yields while rapid industrial land acquisition threatens the livelihoods of millions. Heatwaves and the Collapse of Rain-Fed Agriculture The agricultural sector in South Asia is reeling from temperatures that have turned once-productive lands into high-risk zones. In India, Pakistan, … Read more