Category: SPECIAL REPORTS

July Becomes Hottest Month on Record as Extreme Heat Grips Europe and Other Regions

Nadeem Ali

July has recorded the highest global average temperature ever measured for the month, highlighting the growing impact of extreme heat and worsening climate conditions across several parts of the world. Western Europe has been particularly affected, with France and Spain experiencing their hottest July on record. Other regions, including parts of the Sahel and Central America, also endured exceptional temperatures, exposing hundreds of millions of people to dangerous heat. Extreme Heat Raises Climate Concerns The latest temperature records have renewed concerns about the accelerating effects of climate change. Scientists have…

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Rs12.5 Million Theft Uncovered at Data Darbar Donation Boxes

Nadeem Ali
Data Darbar shrine in Lahore after authorities uncovered an alleged Rs12.5 million donation box theft.

The Punjab Auqaf Department has launched disciplinary action after discovering the alleged theft of Rs12.5 million from donation boxes at Data Darbar, with plans underway to introduce a digital monitoring system. A suspected theft of Rs12.5 million from donation boxes at Data Darbar has been uncovered, prompting the Punjab Auqaf Department to take disciplinary action against officials responsible for managing the shrine. According to officials, two shrine managers have been removed from their positions following allegations of embezzlement, while recovery proceedings have been initiated to recover the missing funds. Officials…

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Work From Home Policy in Pakistan: Labour Laws, Minimum Wage & Rights of Home-Based Workers (2025–2026)

Kainat R
Workers in Pakistan working from home under labour law protections 2025

Pakistan’s work from home policy and labour laws have undergone significant transformation in recent years. With millions of home-based workers in Pakistan still operating without full formal protection, new provincial legislation particularly the Punjab Home-Based Workers Act 2023 is reshaping the landscape. Understanding labour law in Pakistan for private companies, leave entitlements, and the minimum wage in Pakistan 2025–2026 is now critical for both employers and employees.   Background: The Rise of Home-Based Work in Pakistan The concept of home-based work is not new to Pakistan. Informal estimates suggest there…

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Pro-Palestine Legal Aid Requests Stay High in 2025 Amid US Campus Pressure

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Pro-Palestine legal aid requests 2025 remain high amid US campus pressure and Trump administration crackdowns

Student activists kept pushing back — and the numbers prove it. Despite one of the most hostile political environments for Palestinian advocacy in recent US history, pro-Palestine legal aid requests in 2025 stayed well above pre-war levels. Palestine Legal’s annual report, released this week, confirms that pro-Palestine legal aid requests 2025 data shows the movement is still standing, even as universities caved and the Trump administration tightened its grip. The Numbers: Still High, Still Significant Palestine Legal received 1,131 queries for legal support in 2025 — below the record 2,184…

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KP Teacher Quota Vacant Posts Raise Concerns in Assembly

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KP teacher quota vacant posts education recruitment KP Assembly

The issue of KP teacher quota vacant posts has been highlighted in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, where officials reported that several reserved seats remain unfilled. The discussion took place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, focusing on education recruitment challenges in the province. Reason Behind Vacant Quota Positions Officials informed the assembly that many teacher quota posts remain vacant due to the unavailability of eligible non-Muslim candidates. These reserved positions are part of government policies designed to ensure representation of minority communities in public sector education jobs. However, the shortage of applicants…

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In pictures: VP Vance gets cordial send-off as Islamabad talks conclude

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Islamabad talks 2026 VP Vance send off US Iran diplomatic meeting Pakistan

The Islamabad talks concluded on a significant diplomatic note as US Vice President JD Vance received a warm and cordial send-off from Pakistani leadership. The high-level meetings, held in the capital city, brought together key stakeholders to discuss de-escalation efforts in the ongoing US-Iran tensions. These Islamabad talks attracted global attention. Leaders and analysts closely followed developments, hoping for a breakthrough that could ease tensions in the region. Although a comprehensive agreement did not emerge, the talks laid important groundwork for future negotiations. A high-stakes diplomatic gathering The Islamabad talks…

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From Allies to Adversaries: US-Iran Relations Since 1979

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From Allies to Adversaries: US-Iran Relations Since 1979

The story of US Iran Relations 1979 marks one of the most dramatic shifts in modern geopolitics. Once close allies, the United States and Iran became bitter adversaries after the events of 1979, shaping decades of conflict, mistrust, and strategic rivalry. Before 1979: A Strong Alliance Before the revolution, Iran was one of America’s closest partners in the Middle East. The U.S. supported Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who ruled Iran with strong Western backing. This alliance was rooted in Cold War politics, energy interests, and regional stability. However, growing dissatisfaction…

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GCC Countries and the Gulf’s New Security Challenge at the Strait of Hormuz

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Gulf Cooperation Council Logo and GCC countries map showing all six member states in the Arabian Gulf region.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is facing one of its most critical geopolitical moments as regional tensions around the Strait of Hormuz demand a bold, unified response from all GCC countries. The Gulf full form  Gulf Cooperation Council has long been the cornerstone of Arabian Gulf diplomacy. But today, all six GCC countries are caught between competing pressures from the United States, Israel, and Iran. A new opinion published by Al Jazeera on April 6, 2026, argues that GCC countries must step up and help architect a new regional security…

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India’s Oil Vulnerability Is Now a National Emergency But the Answer May Lie Beneath Its Own Soil

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Map showing India's unexplored oil reserves and the Strait of Hormuz shipping route amid the Iran-Israel conflict 2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has exposed how dangerously dependent India’s economy is on imported energy. With India GDP growth slashed and fuel prices spiraling, the question is no longer whether India has oil  it is why it hasn’t drilled for it yet. The Crisis No One Saw Coming  Or Did They? When the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, the world’s most critical energy chokepoint went dark almost overnight. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on March 2,…

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Several PTI Supporters Detained as Police Scuttle Protest Near Karachi Press Club

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PTI protest Karachi supporters detained police Press Club Imaan Mazari tweet 2026

PTI Protest Karachi Dispersed by Police in Dramatic Crackdown A significant PTI protest Karachi has been forcibly dispersed by law enforcement authorities after police moved in to scuttle a demonstration near the Karachi Press Club detaining several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters in the process. The PTI protest Karachi crackdown has drawn sharp criticism from party leaders and civil society activists who have condemned the detentions as a violation of the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. The PTI protest Karachi incident has added fresh momentum to the ongoing political standoff between PTI…

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