governance

Saleem Raza Bradford, UK: The analogy of ‘ Dead Horse Traders’ is perhaps apt for Pakistan’s state actors plagued by cycles of dysfunction and denial. The metaphor of the "dead horse" aptly captures the state of country’s stagnation.…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, October 19, marked by a significant exchange: Hamas released three hostages, while Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners. These three…

News Desk Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly criticized the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, describing it as a draconian measure that undermines fundamental rights. At an advocacy…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan’s Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has announced the scheduled launch of its indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-1, on January 17. A SUPARCO spokesperson explained that the…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change meeting, convened to review Pakistan’s role at COP29, global climate finance challenges, and the pressing environmental crisis surrounding Rawal Dam, ended…

News Desk  Islamabad: Access to digital spaces and uninterrupted Internet should be recognized as fundamental rights alongside citizens' existing right to information, said human rights activist and former senator Farhatullah Babar.…

Samreen K. Ghauri Hyderabad: Women's political participation in Pakistan has evolved over time, driven by national policies, international commitments, and grassroots activism. Yet, for Indigenous, tribal, and shadow-cast women the most…

News Desk  Islamabad: The 18th Speakers’ Conference, hosted by Pakistan's National Assembly after a decade, concluded on Friday with political leaders pledging to strengthen democratic governance and legislative collaboration. The…

Fakhar-e-Alam Peshawar: Corruption, deeply entrenched across all sectors in Pakistan, continues to erode economic stability, governance, and societal values, experts said on International Anti-Corruption Day. Professor Dr AH Hilali,…

Fakhar-e- Alam Peshawar: While the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government remains embroiled in political maneuvering, millions of residents are grappling with a dire need for clean drinking water—a challenge that continues to haunt the…