Former DG ISI Faiz Hamid cleared in Faizabad Dharna case. A recent report by The News reveals that Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hamid, former ISI director general, and Major General (retd) Azhar Naveed Hayat, former Punjab Rangers director general, have been cleared in connection with the Faizabad dharna case of 2017. The investigation, conducted by […]
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Maryam Nawaz shares first video of air ambulance service
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a preview of the forthcoming air ambulance service, slated for launch within the next few weeks. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the region and is set to commence operations in June this year. Swift Completion Ahead of Schedule Maryam Nawaz took to social media to share […]
When is Eidul Fitr 2024 in Pakistan?
When is Eidul Fitr 2024 in Pakistan? All eyes are on the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, the nation’s top moon sighting body, which is set to convene on Tuesday to sight the crescent moon of Shawwal. This sighting will crucially determine the official date for Eidul Fitr across the country. When is Eidul Fitr 2024 in Pakistan? […]
Has China won?
Has China won? The short answer is no, or not yet. Earlier this month, I had the privilege of speaking in a book club on a similar topic arranged by the Punjab University Readers Society (PURS). The well-known book Has China Won? The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy influenced the title of the talk, written […]
New elections, old political dynasties
For many generations, Pakistan’s influential political families have strengthened their influence across all government tiers. A look at the historical roots of these political dynasties is evident of their prominence tracing back to the colonial British rule, way before partition of the sub-continent. At present, dozens of national and provincial constituencies are witnessing a contest […]
Toward technological transformation: Assessing the challenges of EVMs in elections
Democracy is regarded as the best way to provide a voice to the people and is the preferred way to change governments by peaceful means. The foundation of any democracy is the right to vote which is fundamental. A nation cannot be termed as truly democratic until its citizens have the right to choose their […]
Sajhi Tribe: Lost to History
In the Quran, it is stated, ‘O humanity! Indeed, we created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may get to know one another.’ This verse underscores the significance of tribes and their connection to identity. In the annals of human history, tribes emerged as […]
Embezzlement in tenders of 550 million, illegal recruitments in MTI D I Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN – A large-scale corruption in the tenders worth more than 550 million rupees (55 crore) has allegedly been revealed along with several illegal processes including illegal recruitments and taking commission in tenders in Medical Teaching Institution (MTI) Dera Ismail Khan (D I Khan), sources told The Asian Mirror. They said that the […]