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

ACROSS TT

Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.

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