governance

APPMirpur: Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have launched an inquiry after a prisoner was mistakenly released from District Jail Kotli due to a case of identical names.According to a spokesperson of the AJK Home…

News Desk Islamabad: The federal government has earmarked Rs8,205 billion for distribution among the provinces under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award for the fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a substantial increase in provincial…

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: On a regular day in Karachi, two luxury vehicles a Range Rover and a Toyota Hilux Revo cruised past traffic lights and checkpoints with an air of immunity. One flaunted a foreign number plate (“BJ72FEX”),…

Fakhar-e-AlamPeshawar: Under the blistering sun on the outskirts of Peshawar, 40-year-old Qudratullah pushes a heavy wheelbarrow stacked with bricks at a dusty construction site in Wapda Town. His daily toil is a fight to sustain his…

Memoona KianiRawalpindi: The trend of privatising security services is gaining momentum worldwide, as governments increasingly depend on private military and security companies (PMSCs) to address deficiencies in law enforcement,…

Dr Syed Akhtar Ali ShahPeshawar: The recent address by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (NSC) highlighted a critical issue: the persistent governance gaps in Pakistan.He…

News DeskIslamabad: The Standing Committee on Climate Change on Tuesday voiced strong reservations over the absence of key Capital Development Authority (CDA) officials from a crucial meeting, emphasizing that their presence is…

M Atif IsmailMultan: Folklore represents the collective heritage of a community, encompassing beliefs, stories, customs, music, and oral traditions passed down through generations.It serves as a cultural repository, preserving…

APPFaisalabad: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) has registered a case against eight individuals, including a Naib Tehsildar, Sub-Registrar, Registry Clerk, and Patwari, for allegedly depriving a widow of her plot through…

News Desk Islamabad: A senior doctor at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has appealed to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to constitute a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe allegations against the…