When Tom Fletcher, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief, walked through the shattered neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince in September, he encountered a country exhausted by violence. From overcrowded tent cities housing the displaced to women-led centers caring for survivors of sexual assault, Haitians delivered a single, desperate message: they are tired of living in fear and want […]
In a recent interview with Saudi news outlet Al Arabiya, Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji made a strikingly blunt admission: “Hezbollah won’t hand over its weapons without an Iranian decision.” For a diplomat, such candor is rare. But in Lebanon’s deeply constrained political reality, it was also refreshingly honest. Rajji merely voiced what many Lebanese […]
Vladimir Putin is not just a politician; he is a storyteller. In his long, often rambling speeches, the Russian president weaves historical narratives that blur fact and fiction, reshaping centuries-old events to justify modern aggression. One of his most persistent tales recasts the Rurik dynasty as the foundation of exclusively Russian history—conveniently erasing Ukraine’s identity […]
After nearly a decade of conflict, Yemen remains one of the world’s most complex humanitarian and political crises. While international attention often focuses on the Saudi-led coalition, the Houthi movement, and regional power rivalries, Yemen’s internal political actors continue to shape the country’s fragile future. Among them, the Islah Party—Yemen’s largest Islamist-leaning political group—has undergone […]
Rawalpindi once again found itself at the center of controversy after wildlife authorities arrested 19 individuals for illegal rabbit hunting using dogs in the Chontra area. What initially seemed like a routine wildlife enforcement operation quickly escalated into a tense situation involving refusal to pay fines, police complications, and the alarming harassment of officials — […]
In a major breakthrough against cyber fraud, Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a man in Rawalpindi for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated online scam that targeted politicians, public figures, and ordinary citizens by impersonating officials linked to a fake United Nations mission. The case has sent shockwaves across political and digital circles, […]
In a major infrastructure development that promises to reshape daily commuting, authorities have unveiled plans for a new signal-free corridor between Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The ambitious project aims to reduce chronic traffic congestion, improve travel time, and enhance connectivity between the twin cities—two of Pakistan’s most densely populated and economically active urban centers. For residents […]
In a major step toward promoting higher education and reducing regional disparities, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a fresh round of scholarships for students from Balochistan, bringing renewed hope to thousands of aspiring learners—particularly in Quetta, the provincial capital. The initiative aims to support talented students who face financial and geographical barriers, ensuring […]
Web Desk:A severe internet slowdown in Quetta has triggered widespread frustration among residents, students, professionals, and businesses, as mobile data services have been partially restricted across the city. While authorities have stopped short of announcing a complete internet shutdown, the drastic reduction in data speeds has rendered mobile internet virtually unusable, creating disruption in daily […]
Quetta has taken a progressive step toward women-friendly urban transport with the inauguration of the Pink Bus Service, a public transport initiative exclusively designed for women. The launch marks a significant milestone in addressing long-standing concerns around safety, accessibility, and dignity for female commuters in the provincial capital of Balochistan. As cities across Pakistan grapple […]
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