Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s political unrest under Sohail Afridi reveals a province caught between noise and neglect, as Pakistan’s federal resolve is tested by a populist movement that confuses chaos for courage and defiance for governance.
Military courts sentence May 9 offenders to up to 10 years, marking a key step in Pakistan’s justice system. ISPR highlights the milestone as essential for accountability.
Imran Khan is making behind-the-scenes and unconditional efforts to negotiate a deal with the military for his release. However, senior military officials have stated that Khan should face his cases in the courts and should not expect any deal with the military, reports The Guardian.
Imran Khan is a symbol of chaos in Pakistan, not a political martyr. He came to power with military support and adopted authoritarian behavior, using Islamic values and anti-Western sentiments for political gain. Disqualifying him from the Oxford Chancellorship is the right decision, according to a British newspaper.
The 2024 SCO Summit in Pakistan on October 15-16 will bring together heads of government from member nations like China, Russia, India, and Iran, focusing on security, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity.
Talking to Hotseat from The Thursday Times, former SECP Chairman Zafar Hijazi reveals the judiciary's involvement in the 2017 Panama Papers case, the pressure he faced, and his decision to stand firm.
Mohsin Habib Warraich, the trusted frontman of ex-spy chief General Faiz Hameed, has fled Pakistan for London, dodging a corruption probe linked to Faiz's shady power abuses, luxurious lifestyle, and high-stakes deals, with insiders spilling that he now flaunts his wealth in a flashy Rolls-Royce while Faiz faces the heat back home.
Maryam Nawaz's first 100 days as Punjab's Chief Minister have been transformative, launching ambitious projects like the Nawaz Sharif IT City, the Free Medicine Delivery Project, the "Never Again" women’s safety app, day care centers at workplaces, and the CM Pink Games, setting a robust foundation for sustainable growth and women's empowerment, with her proactive leadership promising a progressive and thriving future for Punjab.
Imran Khan's jail cell, equipped with luxuries like an LED TV, cooler, private kitchen, and library, starkly contrasts with his own past directives to remove such privileges for prisoners like Nawaz Sharif, illustrating the irony and political complexities of his incarceration despite being involved in cases for selling state properties, and misusing his authority while in power in a show of financial misconduct.
Maryam Nawaz's time as Chief Minister of Punjab focuses on addressing key issues like waste management and healthcare, with efforts geared towards enhancing the province's welfare and infrastructure.
