Socio-Politics

Former CM Faces 34 Years An anti-terrorism court (ATC) sentenced former Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister (CM), Khalid Khurshid, to 34 years in prison. The charges stemmed from him threatening security agencies. This ruling marks a significant turn for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader. Threatening Security Agencies On May 26, 2024, Khalid Khurshid issued threats against the

Peace Accord in Kurram The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced the “Peace Accord in Kurram” after weeks of efforts to broker a ceasefire amid violence in the area. The Grand Jirga worked tirelessly to establish a peace agreement, leading to the reopening of roads in the restive Kurram district. Agreement Signed The peace accord aimed to

Green Line Successor Launch A high-speed express train like the Green Line is expected to be launched between Islamabad and Karachi via Lahore by the Pakistan Railways in January next year.  Enhanced Passenger Amenities The primary goal of this new train service is, indeed, to provide passengers with advanced amenities and, consequently, an enhanced travel

 “Tax Collection Challenges 2024” are becoming increasingly apparent as the government introduces the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024. This move comes in response to a Rs356 billion revenue shortfall experienced during the first five months of the current fiscal year. The bill marks the second amendment to tax laws this year. The government’s commitment to collecting

State-Owned Enterprises Losses Analysis “State-Owned Enterprises Losses Analysis” reveals significant inefficiencies and operational issues within the sector. On Friday, the government announced that 15 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) accounted for 99.3% of cumulative losses during the first six months of FY24. These losses highlight widespread inefficiencies within the SOE sector. Cumulative Losses Breakdown In absolute terms,

Imran Khan’s Bold Message: A Conversation from Adiyala Jail “Imran Khan’s Bold Message” was evident during his conversation at Adiyala Jail on December 26, 2024. He firmly stated, “Release all political prisoners. If you want to keep me in prison, then do so. I will not go under house arrest. I will only accept release

Pakistan Faces International Backlash “Pakistan Faces International Backlash” over the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. The United States accused the proceedings of lacking “judicial independence, transparency, and due process guarantees.” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed concern on X, stating

UK Criticizes Military Trials “UK Criticizes Military Trials” in response to the recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court for their involvement in the nationwide May 9 riots last year. The United Kingdom expressed that trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency, and independent scrutiny, and undermines the right to a fair trial.

EU Criticizes Military Verdicts “EU Criticizes Military Verdicts” in the context of the sentencing of 25 individuals by military courts for their involvement in the May 9 attacks on state installations in Pakistan. According to media reports on Sunday, the European Union (EU) has expressed significant concerns over these proceedings, highlighting potential inconsistencies with Pakistan’s