Socio-Politics

Introduction The Pakistan Train Hijack Crisis has shocked the nation, as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked the Jaffar Express, holding over 200 passengers hostage. The attack occurred on Tuesday near Sibi city, Balochistan, as the train travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. While 155 passengers have been rescued, at least 10 people, including the train […]

Global Terrorism Index Highlights The “Global Terrorism Index Highlights ” the significant rise in terrorism in Pakistan, ranking it as the second most-affected country in the world. The number of deaths in terrorist attacks rose by 45% over the past year to 1,081, marking the largest year-on-year increase in the last decade for Pakistan. The

UK, European Leaders Draft Ukraine Peace Plan Summit in London   In a significant development, European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, convened at a summit in London to draft a comprehensive peace plan for Ukraine. This initiative aims to present the plan to the United States, seeking vital security guarantees for Kyiv to deter

Khan’s Letter For Pakistan’s Future In a thought-provoking and impassioned letter from prison, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, implores the world to pay attention to the dire state of his nation. The letter revolves around the themes of “Democracy, Justice, Pakistan’s Future “, as “Khan’s Letter for Pakistan’s Future” highlights the erosion of

IHC Judges Seek Intervention: The Petition to the Supreme Court In a significant development, five judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) have petitioned the Supreme Court to restrain Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar from carrying out his duties as the acting IHC chief justice. This move comes amid ongoing turmoil within the IHC following

Account Deficit in January: A Cause for Concern The current account posted a deficit of $420 million in January, almost the same as in January 2024. However, the deficit slashed a rising surplus accumulated during the current fiscal year (FY25). Financial market experts see the situation as alarming since the January deficit reflected growing pressure

Khan’s third letter to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Khan addresses critical national concerns that require immediate attention. He highlights the pressing issues of governance, security, and economic stability, which directly impact the country’s future. His tone reflects urgency and determination, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive action. Khan’s letter serves as a

Lawyers Protest JCP Selection As the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) met today (Monday) to finalise the names of eight judges for elevation to the Supreme Court, lawyers in Islamabad staged protests, demanding that the meeting be postponed. “Lawyers Protest JCP Selection. “ Opposition to the JCP Meeting Four apex court judges opposed the JCP

Khan’s Second Letter to COAS In “Khan’s Second Letter to COAS” former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has written a second open letter to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), expressing his concerns over the widening gap between the public and the military. In this letter, Khan emphasizes his lifetime dedication to the nation

Judges Halt Appointments Case “Judges Halt Appointments Case” – On Friday, four Supreme Court justices urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to delay eight appointments to the apex court until they resolved the challenges to the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s Meeting The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) will meet on