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January 28, 2026

Hamza Azhar Salam

‘Where Has the 4 Billion Gone?’ – Tarrar Puts KP on the Spot Over Tirah Displacement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s federal government is ready to cooperate with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on counterterrorism, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told The Pakistan Daily but not before demanding answers on what happened to the 4 billion rupees the provincial government allocated for displaced residents of Tirah Valley. These exclusive remarks came shortly after a high-powered press conference led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who unequivocally denied speculation that Pakistan’s military was planning a full-scale operation in Tirah valley.  Roughly half the valley’s population is already displaced from the area amidst harsh weather conditions, making movement treacherous. The situation has become a political flashpoint

September 1, 2025

Hamza Azhar Salam

Exclusive: Murtaza Solangi Assumes Charge as President Zardari’s Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD: Former Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi has officially assumed the role of spokesperson for President Asif Ali Zardari. In an exclusive interview with The Pakistan Daily at the Presidency, Solangi discussed the nuances of his new position in the context of today’s rapidly changing media environment. “I am engaging with the media across the board,” Solangi said, adding that he is taking less interview requests since he is representing the President and currently not interested in sharing his own views with the media. Responding to rumors about President Zardari’s health, Solangi emphasized that a picture is worth a thousand

August 13, 2025

Hamza Azhar Salam

Capturing the world through Reza’s lens

In the historic city of Shusha, nestled in the liberated Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, I had the opportunity to interview renowned photojournalist Reza Deghati during the Shusha Global Media Forum. Deghati, often known simply as Reza, has spent over five decades documenting some of the world’s most intense conflicts, from Afghanistan to Rwanda. His camera has captured the raw humanity of war—its brutality, resilience, and hope. As the last journalist in Shusha during its fall to Armenian forces in 1992, Reza’s return to the city in 2020 and afterward offers a powerful look at change, destruction, and renewal. In this

July 20, 2025

Hamza Azhar Salam

President Ilham Aliyev addresses participants of third Shusha Global Media Forum

KHANKENDI: On July 19, 2025, Khankendi, in Azerbaijan’s reclaimed Karabakh region, hosted the opening of the 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum, themed “Digital Pathways: Strengthening Information and Media Resilience in the Age of AI.” President Ilham Aliyev delivered a keynote address that highlighted Azerbaijan’s media advancements, regional geopolitical priorities, and the unresolved AZAL plane crash, drawing global attention. The forum convened nearly 140 participants from 52 countries, including representatives from over 30 news agencies, seven international organizations, and approximately 80 media outlets, reinforcing Azerbaijan’s role as a hub for global media dialogue. In his address, Aliyev emphasized the forum’s growing

March 12, 2025

Hamza Azhar Salam

Deciphering Pakistan’s Terror Nexus with NatSecJeff

The Baloch Liberation Army currently holds around 250 Pakistani hostages in Jaffar Express with a military operation continuing to attempt a rescue. On 11 March, Baloch terrorists hijacked the train which was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar. Currently, it is stuck in a tunnel near Sibi, making a rescue operation extremely precarious. BLA has given an ultimate of 48 hours demanding the release of Baloch Political Prisoners and “Missing Persons”. Pakistani authorities have claimed to have rescued 190 hostages and eliminated 30 BLA terrorists. Over a thousand terrorist attacks took place in 2024 alone, more than double the number from

December 9, 2024

Hamza Azhar Salam

FIA investigating Bahria Town Dubai property dealers for money laundering

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has begun a high level money laundering investigation of property dealers advertising Bahria Town Dubai assets in Pakistan. A senior FIA official, on the condition of anonymity revealed to The Pakistan Daily that billions of rupees were being laundered from Pakistan to the UAE in the guise of property investments in Bahria Town Dubai. Pakistani investigators believe that official channels have not been used for this capital outflow, contributing to a significant money laundering operation which has so far evaded the attention of law enforcement agencies. Investigators believe that there have been severe violations of

December 4, 2024

Hamza Azhar Salam

Why Did the Martial Law Attempt in South Korea Fail?

In the history of South Korea, the spectre of martial law has cast a long shadow but the latest attempt by President Yoon Suk Yeol failed spectacularly, with impeachment for the President looming in the air. To decipher why this bid for authoritarianism did not succeed, The Pakistan Daily explored the historical, political, and social landscape of South Korea, a nation shaped by the memories of dictatorship which have resulted in a deep-seated commitment to democracy. Professor Giwoong Jung of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, an expert in international relations spoke exclusively with The Pakistan Daily providing key insights into

November 8, 2024

Hamza Azhar Salam

The True Cost of Emissions

As COP29 approaches, Pakistan stands ready not just as a participant but as a nation carrying the burden of a crisis it did little to cause. The world’s leaders will soon converge to address climate change and yet, for Pakistan, this summit is not merely about dialogue, it is about survival. After floods devastated a third of the country, submerging homes, destroying livelihoods, and casting millions into despair, Pakistan brings a plea to COP29 that goes beyond politics. It is a call for justice, a demand that the international community recognizes the enormous price climate change has inflicted on countries

October 29, 2024

Hamza Azhar Salam

How Pakistan-Turkey brotherhood epitomises a multipolar world

As multipolarity increasingly dominates how nations interact with each other, the powers that cultivate deep, multifaceted partnerships position themselves not just as spectators but as influential architects of the international order. Today, Turkiye celebrates its 101st Republic Day and its relationship with Pakistan exemplifies its successful diplomatic positioning, offering a blueprint for how strategic cooperation can forge powerful synergies in a complex geopolitical landscape. The Pakistan-Turkiye friendship, rooted in historical affinities and reinforced by contemporary alignment has gained remarkable momentum in recent years. This acceleration owes much to the close personal rapport between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep

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