Powerful El Niño 2026: 50 Million People Face Food Crisis Risk

Powerful El Niño 2026: A Climate Shock to the World, 50 Million People at Risk of Food Crisis Mian Iftikhar Ahmad The world is entering a critical climatic phase whose consequences may extend far beyond temperature, rainfall and drought, affecting food supplies, agriculture, water resources, energy, global trade, inflation, public health and the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people. The 2026 El Niño is no longer merely a potential climate event; it has established itself in the equatorial Pacific and, according to major global climate institutions, is continuing to…

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Mecca Defense Agreement: Pakistan’s New Strategic Challenge

The Makkah Defense Pact: Pakistan’s New Strategic Test in a Changing World Mian Iftikhar Ahmad The joint defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in Makkah represents an important development in the changing strategic environment of the Muslim world, the Middle East and South Asia. The agreement is not merely a formal military understanding between three countries; rather, its wider political, economic, military and diplomatic implications make it a potential indicator of a broader geopolitical transformation. The central concept of the agreement is that an armed attack against any…

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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, talks about abolishing the existing four provinces and replacing them with thirty-three new administrative units, with Islamabad remaining the federal capital while the current divisions of the four provinces are elevated to provincial status. Under…

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Akmal Bhatti Urges Adoption of Quaid-e-Azam’s August 11 Address as Constitutional Guiding Principle

Quaid-e-Azam’s Historic August 11 Address Should Be Made a Guiding Principle of the Constitution: Akmal Bhatti Effective legislation should be enacted to ensure equal rights, political representation, religious freedom and prevention of forced conversion of minorities. Faisalabad (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad) — Chairman of Minorities Alliance Pakistan (MAP), Akmal Bhatti, Advocate, has demanded that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s historic address to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, be adopted as a guiding principle for Pakistan and incorporated into the preamble of the Constitution. Addressing a rally organized in remembrance of…

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Independence Day 2026: Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat Calls for Unity and National Resolve

Independence Day is a Day to Renew Our Unity and Resolve: Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat Let us pay tribute to the sacrifices of our forefathers for the creation of Pakistan and pledge to make every sacrifice for the country’s security, prosperity and development FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): Bishop Dr. Andreas Rahmat has congratulated the people of Pakistan on the 79th Independence Day and said that, in the prevailing circumstances, there is an urgent need for unity and solidarity to overcome the social, political, economic and security challenges facing the nation.…

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Pakistan Interfaith Peace Committee Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony in Faisalabad

Pakistan Interfaith Peace Committee’s Oath-Taking Ceremony Held, Notifications Issued Muslim and Christian leaders from various schools of thought participate; resolve to work together for the country’s development, prosperity and peace FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): The oath-taking ceremony of the Pakistan Interfaith Peace Committee was held at the TMA Hall Faisalabad. The programme commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by a prayer led by Rev. Bishop Tufail Bazmi. Mian Tahir Jamil, MPA PP-115, was the chief guest, while Kamran Bhatti was the special guest of the ceremony. During…

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Home Cooking and Family Values: Why the Kitchen Still Matters

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   The Kitchen: The Last Trench of Family Survival By Mian Iftikhar Ahmed   This title may seem heavy and alarming, but when we examine statistics, historical facts, and research from international think tanks, it becomes clear that this is no exaggeration. Cooking is not merely a means to satisfy hunger; it is a symbol that represents family unity, intergenerational connection, and cultural identity. When cooking ceases in homes, cracks begin to appear in the very foundation of the…

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BISE Faisalabad Announces Matric Part-I Results 2026, Pass Rate 74.69%

Faisalabad Board Announces Matric First Annual Examination 2026 Results, Pass Percentage Stands at 74.69% Out of 192,925 candidates, 144,089 declared successful; 547 examination centres established; applications for rechecking can be submitted until August 21 Faisalabad (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Faisalabad has announced the results of the Matric (First) Annual Examination 2026. The result announcement ceremony was held at the Board’s auditorium, where Chairman Professor Dr. Rana Benjamin officially declared the results online by pressing a button on his laptop in accordance with the…

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National Textile University Observes Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir 2026

National Textile University Observes Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir with Patriotic Zeal Solidarity Walk Held to Support the Kashmiri People; Commitment to Peace, Justice and the Right to Self-Determination Reaffirmed FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): National Textile University (NTU) observed Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir with great patriotic spirit and enthusiasm. A special solidarity walk was organized to express unwavering support for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and to reaffirm the university’s commitment to peace, justice, human dignity and the right to self-determination. The solidarity walk was led by Vice Chancellor/Rector Prof. Dr. Rashid…

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BISE Faisalabad Announces Matric 2026 Position Holders

BISE Faisalabad Announced Matric Examination 2026 Position Holders FAISALABAD, Aug. 6: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Faisalabad on Thursday announced the position holders of the Matric (SSC Part-I) First Annual Examination 2026 during a press conference held at the Board’s headquarters. Chairman BISE Faisalabad, Professor Dr. Rana Binyamin, congratulated the successful students, their parents and teachers, and wished them continued success in their academic careers. In the Science Group (Girls), Amna Salahuddin of The City Grammar School (Girls Wing), New Civil Lines, Faisalabad, topped the board by…

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