Bolan Gas Pipeline Blown Up: Gas Supply Suspended Across Parts of Balochistan
A main gas pipeline in the Bolan area of Balochistan was blown up in an explosion that has cut supply to Quetta and several surrounding districts, gas utility officials confirmed. The blast struck an 18-inch-diameter Sui Southern Gas Company pipeline near Gokart in the Bolan River Bed, forcing the suspension of supply to Kolpur, Mach, […]
Justice Musarrat Hilali: Biography, Career Milestones and Retirement From Pakistan’s Supreme Court
Justice Musarrat Hilali, the second woman ever elevated to Pakistan’s Supreme Court, formally retired from the bench on August 7, 2026, after reaching the constitutionally mandated retirement age of 65. Her departure was marked by a full court reference in Islamabad and a separate farewell reception in Karachi, both attended by Chief Justice of Pakistan […]
Pakistan Role in Iran War Ceasefire: Why Islamabad Is Mediating Between Washington and Tehran
Pakistan has stepped into one of the most sensitive diplomatic roles in recent Middle Eastern history. As the 2026 Iran war between the United States, Israel, and Iran pushed the region toward deeper instability, Islamabad quietly positioned itself as the bridge that neither Washington nor Tehran could fully do without. The Pakistan role in Iran […]
32 New Provinces in Pakistan: Constitutional Storm or Political Explosion?
Thirty-Two Provinces Dream, Constitutional Storm, or Political Explosion by Miyan Iftikhar Ahmed. The proposal to create thirty-two new provinces and thirty-three high courts in Pakistan has revived an old constitutional and political debate that never reached its conclusion. This proposal, presented by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi during a speech at the Pakistan Economic Summit 2026, […]
Total Solar Eclipse 2026 Path Plunges Spain Into Darkness, First Such Sight in Over a Century
Spain witnessed a rare celestial spectacle on Wednesday evening as the total solar eclipse 2026 path swept across the northern half of the country, turning daylight into darkness for over a minute in several major cities. It was the first total solar eclipse to touch mainland Europe since 1999, and the first ever recorded over […]
USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Jumping Overboard Amid Extended Deployment Crisis
Multiple reports have confirmed that USS Abraham Lincoln sailors jumping overboard has become a growing concern for families and Navy officials as the aircraft carrier remains stuck on an extended deployment in the Middle East. The carrier, home to roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, has now been at sea for more than eight months, well […]
Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day: Why Water Security Is Central to Sovereignty
As Pakistan prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 14, questions about the true meaning of sovereignty extend far beyond national ceremonies, speeches and flags. Beneath Islamabad, a less visible warning has been developing for years. Groundwater levels in parts of the capital have fallen dramatically, reflecting growing pressure on one of the […]
AI Clones Are Becoming Reality, but New Technology Raises Serious Risks
Artificial intelligence clones are moving from science fiction into everyday life, with digital versions of real people now appearing in workplaces, classrooms, medical settings and retail environments. The technology is attracting growing interest because AI-powered digital doubles can replicate a person’s appearance, voice and interactions. But as these systems become more realistic, concerns are also […]