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History as Tragedy and Farce (Part I)Published on: January 22, 2026 6:42 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- To borrow Dickens' phrase, we are living in the worst of times and perhaps the best of times. "There is lots of upheaval under the sun," Chairman Mao said, "and things are ideal f... Read More


'Living Hell'Published on: January 22, 2026 6:40 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The Supreme Court, in Khursheed Ahmad v The State, did something our institutions rarely manage. It named the domestic violence ecosystem plainly, not as a scandal, not as a spect... Read More


Specious Invocation of the Monroe DoctrinePublished on: January 22, 2026 6:40 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- "Look there, Sancho Panza, where thirty or forty hulking giants appear, whom I intend to do battle with and slay." - (Don Quixote) Part 1, Chapter VIII There appears to be no met... Read More


World Economic Forum: Pakistan Joins Board of Peace for GazaPublished on: January 22, 2026 6:39 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Pakistan joined the Board of Peace at WEF 2026 in Davos to support lasting peace in Gaza. The initiative, led by US President Donald Trump, aims to implement a ceasefire and rebui... Read More


Gaza's New Peace ArchitecturePublished on: January 22, 2026 6:39 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Pakistan's decision to join President Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" on Gaza is best read as an assertion of presence at a table that is already being built, not a depar... Read More


Rethinking Pakistan's Palm Oil DependencyPublished on: January 22, 2026 6:36 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- The palm oil industry serves as a backbone of Pakistan's economy and food security. It serves as a strong anchor for relations between Pakistan and Southeast Asia. The import of p... Read More


Indus Waters Treaty: Where Is Our Dream?Published on: January 22, 2026 6:35 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Dreams lay the foundation of any seemingly impossible work if they are implemented with sincerity and dedication. Chief Indian negotiator Mr Niranjan Das Gulhati wrote in his book... Read More


Apple developing AI wearable similar to Humane AI pinPublished on: January 22, 2026 6:32 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Apple is reportedly working on a new AI wearable device, reminiscent of last year's Humane AI pin, that users can attach to their clothing. The device, expected to debut in 2027, ... Read More


Spain pushes for EU joint armyPublished on: January 22, 2026 6:30 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 22 -- Spain is urging the European Union to create a joint army, citing the Greenland dispute as a security concern. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said a collective military effo... Read More


DIG Faisal Kamran acts after kite accident in LahorePublished on: January 22, 2026 6:20 PM

Lahore, Jan. 22 -- A 25-year-old man was injured when a hanging kite string and wires struck him in a factory area, police said. The victim, identified as Adnan from Walton, was immediately taken to t... Read More