Iran-US Conflict Explained: Why Jordan and the Strait of Hormuz Are Now Front and Center
The war between Iran and the United States has entered its seventh month, and this week it reached two places that had mostly stayed on the sidelines until now: a US-linked air base in Jordan and a stretch of the Strait of Hormuz packed with oil tankers. Here’s a breakdown of what happened, why it […]
New Industrial Zone in Hyderabad: FPCCI Warns of Economic Crisis
Summary The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has raised an urgent call for a new industrial zone in Hyderabad. The trade body says the city’s rising population and the absence of any fresh industrial development now threaten its economic future. Officials warn that the existing industrial area can no longer support the […]
FBR Urges Shopkeepers to Register for the Fixed Tax Scheme
LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue has asked small shopkeepers and retailers across the city to sign up for its fixed tax scheme. Officials say the plan was built around one idea: make paying tax simple enough that small traders actually do it. The pitch is straightforward. A one-page return, a flat rate of one […]
Sindh Assembly Passes Resolution Against Division of Sindh
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution against the division of Sindh, rejecting every proposal to redraw the province’s boundaries or carve new administrative units out of its territory. The Sindh Assembly resolution was passed amid a walkout by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), while Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali […]
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 […]
Landhi Factory Fire in Karachi: Part of Building Collapses as Rescue 1122 Battles Blaze
A large fire broke out at a factory inside Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone (EPZ) on Monday, and part of the building came down as flames tore through the structure. Rescue 1122 rushed fire tenders, snorkels, and ambulances to the site within minutes of getting the call. Hours later, firefighters were still working to bring […]
Board of Peace Official Warns Gaza and West Bank Escalation Could Kill the Two-State Solution
Summary A senior official at the US-backed Board of Peace said on Monday that the two-state solution is close to becoming unworkable. He pointed to two things happening at once: the stalled follow-through in Gaza and worsening West Bank escalation. Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, made the remarks while speaking at the Hili […]
UN Rights Chief Warns AI Could Pose Existential Risk to Humanity
Summary The United Nations rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. He demanded urgent action from governments and tech companies to reduce the dangers. His remarks came during a major address before the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Background Concerns about artificial intelligence risks have been […]
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