Abdullah Esquire

The author is a student of common law and politics in the EU.

The case of Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui: an open letter to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa

Reconsidering Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui's case under a transparent and unbiased lens would not only serve justice but would also reinforce public trust in the judicial system.

Good to see you off, Mr Bandial

A theatrical exit for Mr Bandial leaves little to the imagination in terms of the egregious legacy the former Chief Justice has left behind.

Public vandalism and criminal prosecution

The Criminal Damage Act 1971 states that the penalty for offences, such as graffiti, carry up to 10 years in prison, or a fine of up to £5k.

The reality of Dr Shahbaz Gill

Former PM Khan's Special Assistant is 'incapable of teaching', say his past students at the University of Illinois.

Will PM Shehbaz rectify an isolated Pakistan?

Severed relations with superpowers have been strained under Khan, will strive to resolve this: Shehbaz

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Pakistan and Qatar deepen security ties as fragile US-Iran peace push gains ground

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his Qatari counterpart agreed to deepen security cooperation in Doha this week, as Pakistan and Qatar push behind the scenes to salvage the Islamabad MoU and bring Washington and Tehran back to the table.

Kuwait ratifies defense pact with Pakistan

Kuwait's Amir has formally ratified the defence cooperation agreement with Pakistan by decree, published in the official gazette. The agreement covers training, logistics, military intelligence, defence industries and a joint military committee.

India’s playbook for dissent has run out of pages

A Chief Justice called unemployed youth cockroaches. An exam sat by 22 lakh students was leaked, and some of them killed themselves. India's government waited, then delegitimised, then used force, then blamed Pakistan. Each step has failed.

Security forces launch Mastung operation, 15 terrorists killed

Security forces launched Operation Al Azm in Mastung's Tehsil Khad Kucha, killing 15 terrorists and wounding 12, according to security sources. Eight suspects were detained, one hideout destroyed and a large cache of weapons seized. No casualties were reported among security forces.

Pakistan backs Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks on Red Sea oil tankers

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and reaffirmed Pakistan's full support for the Kingdom during a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Both leaders pledged closer cooperation to protect regional stability and vital maritime trade routes.

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