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(The Bloodstained White Coat ) By Dr. Hira Yousuf Khan The train from London to Wick thundered forward at full speed. A draining journey was finally ending. Physical, mental, emotional exhaustion. Outside the window, England’s green fields rolled past. Quiet villages. Identical houses. Pouring clouds and shifting landscapes. But inside me, another journey was underway. One that stretched thousands of miles back to the rugged valleys of Balochistan and the chaotic arteries of Karachi. My mind kept circling two names: Dr. Mahnoor Nasir and Martyr Dr. Mehrullah Tareen. Yesterday my…

Eliminating Drugs from Educational Institutions is Our Top Priority: Brigadier Sikandar Hayat Protecting the Youth is a Collective Responsibility of Society: Regional Director Anti-Narcotics Force Punjab Lahore : Regional Director Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Punjab, Brigadier Sikandar Hayat, has termed drug dealers as enemies of society and stated that they are increasingly targeting young people through educational institutions. He said that educational institutions are centers of learning and character-building; however, unfortunately, drug abuse is becoming a serious issue within these institutions, pushing the younger generation towards destruction. Talking to journalists, Brigadier…

Nine Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicaid Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Linked to Apna Adult Daycare of Brighton LLC and Ashiana Social Adult Daycare Inc., both located in Brooklyn. $38 Million in Alleged Fraudulent Claims. By – Farooq Mirza BROOKLYN, NY — Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York have unsealed a sweeping indictment charging nine individuals in connection with an alleged years-long Medicaid fraud, kickback, bribery, and money laundering scheme centered around two Brooklyn-based social adult day care centers that authorities say fraudulently billed millions of dollars…

The Asiatic Pioneers of 1776 By Siraj Narsi The 250th anniversary of the United States is a unique occasion to revisit both our founding ideals and the profound opportunities missed such as the exclusion of African Americans and other minorities from the original promise of “all men are created equal.” For me, as a South Asian American, this milestone prompted a personal search for my own community’s participation in the American story. This quest began at a primary election meeting in the most ethnically diverse Fort Bend County of Texas,…

The Nation’s Ledger and Parliament’s Voice by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal As June approaches each year, the atmosphere within Pakistan’s Parliament begins to change. The federal budget, one of the most significant constitutional and political exercises of the state, is laid before the National Assembly for debate and approval. More than a statement of revenues and expenditures, the budget is a reflection of national priorities, economic realities, and the government’s vision for the future. It is the moment when fiscal policy enters the democratic arena and when elected representatives are expected…

MQM Rabita Committee Statement – London, 15 June 2026 Media trial, false cases and political vendetta against Altaf Hussain and MQM must end now We thank Allah that truth has once again prevailed — but who will account for the wasted years of innocent workers, the suffering of families, and the oppression inflicted upon the Mohajir nation? The Rabita Committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement has strongly condemned the ongoing media trial against MQM, politically motivated cases, prolonged imprisonment of workers, enforced disappearances, and unconstitutional restrictions imposed on MQM founder Altaf…