Bringing the State Closer to the Citizen | Pakistan Governance

Bringing the State Closer to the Citizen MINAR  A. Rehman Patel Sometimes a state’s greatest problem is not that it lacks authority. The problem is that authority is too far away from the citizen. A person falls seriously ill and must travel hundreds of miles for specialized treatment. Someone seeking access to a higher court […]

SSP PHP Faisalabad Releases August 2026 Performance Report

SSP PHP Faisalabad Region Mirza Anjum Kamal Issues August Performance Report (By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan) FAISALABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Punjab Highway Patrol Faisalabad Region, Mirza Anjum Kamal has released the performance report for August 2026, highlighting significant achievements in crime prevention, law enforcement, public assistance and road safety across the […]

Supreme Court Upholds Bait-ul-Mal Aid for Hindu Girls, Rejects PBM’s Plea

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea filed by the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal against a Sindh High Court order that told the institution to support two Hindu minor girls financially. The court upheld the monthly payment of Rs10,000 to each girl, with a 10 percent increase every year until marriage. It’s a ruling that touches on […]

Pakistan and Oman Are Quietly Building a New Sea Route Between Their Ports

Something worth paying attention to has been moving forward in the background of Pakistan Oman relations: a plan to formally connect Gwadar Port with Oman’s Sohar Port as sister ports. It’s not flashy news, but a direct maritime link between the two matters more than the small headlines around it suggest. The Basic Idea, In […]

Dr Asma’s Body Airlifted to Skardu From Spantik After Weeks of Delay

Summary The body of Pakistani mountaineer Dr Asma Mushtaq was airlifted to Skardu on Monday, weeks after she died on Spantik Peak. Officials confirmed the recovery came after repeated attempts were blocked by snowfall and high winds. The remains will now be flown to Lahore once weather allows. Background Dr Asma Mushtaq, 34, lost her […]

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