Tariq Nehal Khan, Author at Pakistan Chronicle

TPS Termination and the Somali-American Community: Policy, Power, and Consequences

January 13, 2026January 14, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By Asim Siddiqui From Washington DC)Thousands of Somali nationals living in the United States are facing renewed uncertainty after the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, requiring beneficiaries to leave the country by March 17 unless they secure an alternative legal pathway. TPS, a humanitarian designation, was granted to Somalis fleeing decades of conflict and instability. While the administration argues that conditions in Somalia have improved sufficiently to justify ending the program, critics contend that the decision overlooks persistent…

Sri Lanka Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Low-Pressure System Intensifies; Fishing Activities Temporarily Suspended

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) Srilankan Department of Meteorology says that an increase in rainfall is expected in several parts of the island starting today as the low-pressure depression area currently located over the Southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified. Accordingly, an increased rainfall is expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces. Heavy showers of about 100mm are likely in parts of the Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya districts. Showers over 75mm are expected in parts of the Northern…

PMA Warns Body Cameras Threaten Patient Privacy, Medical Dignity: Dr Wajid Ali

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA)(By Muhammad Mansoor Mumtaz Lahore) Dr. Wajid Ali, General Secretary of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore, has expressed satisfaction over the successful strike by private healthcare institutions in two divisions of Punjab. Dr. Wajid Ali appreciated the complete unity and solidarity of the management and staff of private hospitals, clinics, and other medical centers, stating that this strike has proved to be an important and successful step against the enforcement of POS by FBR. PMA has always been the flag-bearer of the legitimate rights of all…

FDA to sell residential plots in FDA City on installments

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Zafar Chishti) The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) administration has begun considering a proposal to sell 377 residential plots of various sizes in FDA City through a balloting process. In this regard, Director General (DG) FDA, Muhammad Asif Chaudhry has ordered for devising comprehensive and viable model for the sale of these plots via lucky draw on an installment basis. He issued these instructions while presiding over a meeting to review the details of available plots in FDA City. The meeting was attended by Additional Director…

Faisalabad Region Police sign MoU with Career Institute for fee concessions

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Zafar Chishti)FAISALABAD: The Regional Police Office (RPO) Faisalabad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Career Institute (Private) Limited to provide special educational fee concessions for the children of police officers and personnel.The MoU was signed by Regional Police Officer Faisalabad Sohail Akhtar Sukhera and Chairman of Career Institute (Pvt) Ltd, Muhammad Adeel Javed.Under the agreement, 100 per cent fee concession will be granted to the children of police martyrs (Shuhada), 75 per cent concession to the children of Ghazi police officers and 50…

Kamalia ASP Ali Ahmed Vows Uncompromising Action Against Criminals and Drug Dealers

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Zafar Chishti) Toba Tek Singh: Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Kamalia Ali Ahmed talking to our correspondent, stated that indiscriminate operations against criminal elements and drug dealers are ongoing to ensure the complete eradication of crime and narcotics from the area.He emphasized that the Kamalia police are fully committed to maintaining law and order and will not tolerate any criminal activity. ASP Ali Ahmed further said that police personnel are carrying out regular patrolling on a daily basis. During these patrols, any suspicious individuals are…

Why Legal Frameworks Fail Victims: Gaps in Protection Against Honor-Based Violence

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Writer: By Nazia Naz, Human Rights Defender & International Researcher) Honor-based violence, including honor killing, remains one of the most brutal yet under-addressed human rights violations worldwide. Despite the existence of constitutional guarantees, criminal laws and international human rights commitments, victims continue to face systemic failure at every stage of protection and justice. This raises a critical question: why do legal frameworks fail those they are meant to protect.One of the most significant gaps lies in weak implementation of laws. In many countries, honor killing…

The Global Debt System, Power, and Sovereignty: An Integrated Analytical Study

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (Writer: Mian Iftikhar Ahmad)The world is drowning in $317 trillion debt, but the real question is not how much debt exists – it’s who owns it. When money is created as debt, but interest is never created, wealth doesn’t circulate, it concentrates. This isn’t an accident. It’s a system. The only real threat to it is awareness. This integrated analytical work brings together the substance of twenty detailed installments examining the global debt system as one of the most powerful yet least questioned mechanisms shaping…

Why Medical Ethics Will Matter More in the Age OF Al Diagnosis

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Omama Touqeer) Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way diseases are diagnosed. Advanced digital tools can analyze medical images, detect patterns, and assist in clinical decision-making with remarkable speed. While these developments are improving efficiency in healthcare, they have also raised an important concern. Can technology replace ethical human judgment? The answer remains no. Medicine is not only about accuracy, but also about responsibility, trust, and compassion. A diagnosis relies heavily on large volumes of patient data. This raises ethical questions related to…

Drug Abuse: A Deepening Threat to Society

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Tariq Nehal Khan

(Publish from Houston Texas USA) (By: Dr. Muhammad Rizwan Bhatti) Indeed, drug misuse has become a deeply ingrained societal challenge, steadily undermining Pakistan’s socioeconomic fabric. Shockingly, nearly 6.7 million Pakistanis reportedly abuse controlled substances, with cannabis remaining the most commonly used drug, while heroin addiction affects hundreds of thousands across the country. Consequently, cannabis, opioids, cocaine, and a growing variety of synthetic narcotics not only endanger personal health but also threaten public safety and national stability.Moreover, June 26, designated as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by…