The Punjab government has relaxed operating hour restrictions for markets until June 1, permitting businesses to remain open until 10 p.m. In an effort to stimulate commercial activity and respond to persistent demands from the trader community. The decision was announced by Lahore Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Ali Ejaz, following a notification issued by … Read more
Pakistan has experienced a sharp increase in petroleum prices following the US-Iran war, with costs rising significantly compared to several other nations. Official documents reveal that these price surges have taken place over the past two and a half months. Diesel Prices Rise Across Global Markets In Pakistan, diesel prices have increased by approximately 48% … Read more
Beyond the Thucydides Trap: The Future of Great Power Competition The recurring mention of the “Thucydides Trap” in high-level diplomacy isn’t just a nod to ancient Greek history; We see a roadmap for the next century of global stability. When a rising power threatens to displace an established hegemon, the historical tendency is toward conflict. … Read more
The Hidden Gap: Why Gender is the New Frontier in Diabetes Care For decades, medical research often treated patients as a monolithic group, assuming that a treatment working for a man would work identically for a woman. However, recent data is shattering this “one-size-fits-all” approach, particularly in the management of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). View … Read more
Karachi police have arrested a woman identified as Anmol, alias “Pinky,” who is accused of managing one of the city’s most sophisticated narcotics supply networks. The arrest took place during a joint operation involving City police and a civil agency at an apartment located in the Garden area. Investigators allege that the suspect operated a … Read more
The Great Balancing Act: How the US-Iran Shadow War is Redrawing the Maps of Asia In the high-stakes theater of global geopolitics, the line between a diplomatic conduit and a strategic shield is often razor-thin. Recent reports suggesting that Iran has utilized Pakistani and Afghan airfields to shelter military assets from potential U.S. Strikes reveal … Read more
Beyond the Brink: The Future of Global Energy and Geopolitical Stability in the Middle East The current deadlock between Washington and Tehran is more than a bilateral dispute; it is a blueprint for the new era of global conflict. As we witness a fragile ceasefire strained by drone incursions and naval standoffs, the world is … Read more
At least three police officers have been killed in northwestern Pakistan following a car bombing at a police post and a subsequent intense firefight. The attack occurred late Saturday in the district of Bannu, located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan. Police official Zahid Khan reported that a suicide bomber and several fighters detonated … Read more
Crew members aboard the hijacked oil tanker Honer 25 have reported a critical shortage of food, medicine, and drinking water. The sailors, which include 10 Pakistani nationals, informed their families of the deteriorating conditions on Saturday. Crisis on the Honer 25 The vessel was seized on April 21 by more than 50 sea pirates while … Read more
The Battle for the Strait: Why ‘Project Freedom Plus’ Signals a New Era of Maritime Tension The Strait of Hormuz has long been the world’s most volatile maritime chokepoint. However, the recent shift toward “Project Freedom Plus” suggests that the United States is moving beyond traditional naval escorts toward a more aggressive, precision-based strategy of … Read more