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APP Islamabad: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Members of Parliament Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill 2025 with a majority vote. The bill was introduced by Romina Khurshid Alam, while Federal Minister for Law, Azam…

News Desk Islamabad: A two-day international conference on climate change is set to commence in the capital on Thursday, bringing together around 100 international experts to address Pakistan’s escalating environmental risks.…

Saleem Raza Bradford: The future of Pakistan, like any nation, is shaped by internal and external factors, including governance, economic policies, social development, geopolitical dynamics, and global trends. Below is an analysis of…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies, particularly the police force, have long been regarded as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. Decades of unchecked power, rampant bribery, abuse of…

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.…