Malala visits Swat amidst mixed feelings

News Analysis |   Malala Yousafzai has visited her home town in Swat for the first time following the Taliban attack on her in 2012. Malala...

Will Maria Mehmood become the first Hijabi Miss Britain?

News Desk | Maria Mehmood, a 20-year-old model is competing to become the first Hijabi Miss England.  She ended in top 10 in Miss Birmingham...

India claims it has arrested an ISI spy

News Analysis | An Indian national by the name Ravi Kumar supposedly working as a Pakistani secret agent has been arrested. The news agency Press...

Has the curse of load shedding returned?

News Analysis | The energy crisis in Pakistan has not been resolved entirely. An energy shortfall of 4000 Megawatts on average continues unabated, contributing to...

Democracy and education: The indivisible duo

Maham Gillani | Democracy has certain prerequisites, foremost among them is education. Quality education is the only tool that can inculcate democratic values in the...

Prosecution witnesses cross-examined in Daniyal Aziz contempt court case

News Analysis | Today, two witnesses recorded their statements in the contempt of court proceedings against the PML-N leader and federal minister for privatization Daniyal Aziz. The...

Lahore: Mall road protest by Lady Health workers enters fifth day

News Analysis | The protesting lady health workers (LHW) in the city of Lahore have warned the administration of halting the metro bus if a...

PTI must change tactics to enlarge its vote-bank in Balochistan

News Analysis | Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan had to face humiliation following a brawl between two rival groups of the party during a...

Pakistan effectively demonstrates its “Second Strike Capability”

News Analysis |   Pakistan conducted another successful test of indigenously developed Babur, Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM), having a range of 450 kms. The Missile...

Pakistan builds case for full membership of NSG

Dr. Zafar Nawaz Jaspal | As Pakistan builds a case for full membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the country is endeavoring to improve...

Margalla Hills engulfed in fire and illegal encroachment

News Analysis | Margalla hills and surrounding areas have been engulfed in a smoke cloud, a hallowing sight for the residents of the twin cities....

Why so many in Pakistan are scared of “Brand Malala”?

Saeed Afridi | Malala, the name has become a symbol of so much more than just a little girl. Malala also has become a one-word...