Socio-Politics

Degeneration and failure of Pakistan

Degeneration and failure of Pakistan

Socio-Politics

Degeneration and Failure of Pakistan: An Analysis of Ashraf Jahangir Qazi’s (a former Ambassador of Pakistan) Perspective Ashraf Jahangir Qazi’s article paints a grim picture of Pakistan’s socio-political landscape, particularly following October 20-21, 2024, described as a critical moment in the nation’s troubled history. He critiques the constitutional amendment passed during this period, condemning it […]

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Rising Railway Passenger Count

Rising Railway Passenger Count

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Rising Railway Passenger Count Pakistan Railways announced that approximately 41.91 million passengers travelled by train during the fiscal year 2023-24, marking a significant increase of 6.51 million compared to the 35.40 million passengers in 2022-23.. This rise underscores the Rising Railway Passenger Count, highlighting the growing popularity and reliability of train travel. Revenue Milestones Achieved

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UN Condemns Gaza Deaths

UN Condemns Gaza Deaths

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UN Condemns Gaza Deaths The United Nations on Friday condemned the staggering number of civilian casualties in Israel’s war in Gaza, highlighting that nearly 70 per cent of the thousands of deaths it verified were women and children. In a detailed report, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) described numerous violations of international law since

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Reform Urgency in Pakistan

Reform Urgency in Pakistan

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Reform Urgency in Pakistan The United Nations Human Rights Committee has underscored a significant reform urgency in Pakistan, urging the government to promptly revisit and revise its legislation surrounding military courts. The committee’s recommendations include removing military courts’ jurisdiction over civilians, abolishing the death penalty within these courts, and ensuring compliance with the International Covenant

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Trump Wins Presidential Race

Trump Wins Presidential Race

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Trump Wins Presidential Race In a stunning comeback, former President Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. The Associated Press called the race early Wednesday, citing decisive victories in key swing states that put him over the 270-electoral vote threshold. Trump addressed supporters from Palm Beach, Florida, declaring

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26th Amendment Sparks Debate

26th Amendment Sparks Debate

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Analysis of the Current Dispute Over the 26th Constitutional Amendment in Pakistan’s Supreme Court The current tension within Pakistan’s Supreme Court revolves around the proposed hearings for the 26th Constitutional Amendment. This issue was spotlighted when Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Munib Akhtar pressed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Khan Afridi to schedule hearings

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Pakistan's Anti-Terror Law Expansion

Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Law Expansion

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Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Law Expansion: National Assembly Empowers Security Forces Pakistan’s National Assembly has proposed a significant amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act, under the banner of “Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Law Expansion”, which, if passed, would grant the armed forces and paramilitary units the authority to detain individuals involved in serious crimes for up to three months. The

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Darkness Hides Gaza's Agony

Darkness Hides Gaza’s Agony

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Darkness Hides Gaza’s Agony Last Thursday, following a lengthy blackout last Thursday, internet connectivity briefly returned to Jabaliya in northern Gaza, allowing Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif to convey the grim reality of his community’s experience during the offline hours. He reported that Israeli airstrikes had ravaged multiple homes in the al-Hawaja neighbourhood, claiming or

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Qazi’s Dark Era is Over?

Qazi’s Dark Era is Over?

Socio-Politics

Justice Qazi’s tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has experienced turmoil faced allegations of corruption, and included actions that many people believe undermined democratic values and the integrity of Pakistan’s judicial system. The recent transfer of power signifies the end of what many describe as a “dark era,” during which various decisions under

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