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March 9, 2025

Hafsa Akram

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Responsibility of youth (Opinion)

Pakistan is facing political & economic upheaval, with one of its important state assets, like ‘our youth,’ highly impacted, disturbed & distracted due to the ongoing situation in the country. Political polarization and misinformation threaten to divide the very fabric of society. What would happen to that society where the state-important pillar ‘youth’ is being polarised, diverted from their original work? The responsibility of Pakistan’s youth today is greater than ever: to rise above political hate, foster unity, and contribute meaningfully to national development. The country is facing massive issues at all levels.What if the youth were truly being taught

March 2, 2025

Tahir Khan

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طورخم سرحد کھولنے کے لئے پاک افغان مذاکرات ناکام

پاکستانی اور افغان حکام کے درمیان تجارت اور مسافروں کی آمد ورفت کے لئے اہم سرحدی گزرگاہ طورخم کھولنے کے لئے مذاکرات ناکام ہوگئے ہیں۔ طورخم سرحد 21 فروری کو دونوں سائڈز پر سرحد کے قریب چیک پوسٹ اور دیگر تعمیرات کے معاملے پر تنازعہ سامنے انے کے بعد بند کردیا گیا تھا۔ پاک افغان مشترکہ صنعت وتجارت کے ایک مرکزی رہنما ضیاء الحق سرحدی نے ‘دی پاکستان ڈیلی’ کو بتایا کہ سرحد بند ہونے کی وجہ سے دونوں جانب تقریبا پانچ ہزار مال بردار گاڑیاں کھڑی ہیں جن میں خوراکی مواد بھی شامل ہے جس سے دونوں ممالک کے

February 19, 2025

Kousar Mustafa

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Ruling by the Unfit, for the Unfit: Pakistan’s Kakistocratic Democracy

“Democracy is the art and science of running the circus from the monkey cage.” – H.L. Mencken Pakistan has a troubled track record of democracy. Pakistan’s political landscape, where governance is often in the hands of the least qualified. Pakistan’s democracy, rather than functioning as an instrument of public representation and accountability, has largely evolved into a kakistocracy—rule by the most incompetent and self-serving individuals. Political dynasties, military dominance, rampant corruption, legal manipulation, and electoral fraud have collectively undermined democratic ideals, leaving the country in a perpetual state of governance crisis. One of the defining features of Pakistan’s political system

February 19, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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7 Punjab-bound passengers gunned down in Balochistan’s Barkhan

BARKHAN – At least seven people were killed in Balochistan’s Barkhan district after armed men offloaded them from a bus and shot at them after checking their identities. According to Assistant Commissioner Barkhan, Khadim Hussain Bhangar, the armed men blocked the road near the Rahkan area of Barkhan and stopped a bus going to Lahore from Quetta. The assailants offloaded passengers from the vehicle and shot dead seven of them after checking their identity documents. According to sources, those who were killed in the gruesome attack were reportedly from Punjab. Deputy Commissioner Barkhan Waqar Khursheed and Assistant Commissioner Khadim Hussain

February 17, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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PTI condemns Fawad Ch’s attack on Shoaib Shaheen

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political committee has strongly condemned Fawad Chaudhry for a physical altercation with its leader Shoaib Shaheen, terming it a ‘criminal act’. In a statement issued after an emergency meeting, the PTI political committee denounced Fawad Chaudhry’s behaviour. The committee expressed solidarity with Shoaib Shaheen and assured him of full support. The PTI statement further said that Fawad Chaudhry’s actions were a manifestation of his “cowardly and treacherous” nature. It also clarified that Fawad Chaudhry does not have the authority to represent the PTI on any forum. In response, Fawad Chaudhry dismissed the PTI political committee’s

February 15, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Fawad Ch slaps Shoaib Shaheen outside Adiala Jail

A heated argument between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Shoaib Shaheen escalated into a physical altercation outside Adiala Jail. According to media reports, the verbal spat intensified when Fawad Chaudhry allegedly slapped Shoaib Shaheen, causing him to fall to the ground. Both leaders exchanged harsh words, with Fawad Chaudhry calling Shoaib Shaheen a “tout.” In response, Shoaib Shaheen retorted, “Mind your own business.” The situation worsened until the jail staff present at Gate No. 5 intervened to defuse the tension. Following the altercation, Fawad Chaudhry proceeded inside Adiala Jail, while Shoaib Shaheen sustained an injury to his arm

February 11, 2025

Raja Furqan Ahmed

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Pakistan’s Corruption Perception Index drops by 2 spots in 2024: Transparency International

Pakistan’s position on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has dropped by two spots, falling from 133rd place in 2023 to 135th out of 180 countries, as reported by Transparency International on Tuesday. The CPI, which is released annually, ranks 180 countries and territories based on their perceived levels of public sector corruption. The scale ranges from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Pakistan’s score also decreased by two points, from 29 in the 2023 CPI to 27 in 2024, further highlighting concerns about corruption within the country. Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) clarified that it does not participate in

January 30, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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Shahzad Akbar, Farah Khan’s passports blocked

The Interior Ministry has ‘blocked’ the passports of absconders in the £190 million scandal. According to reports, the ministry has blocked the passports of former SAPM on accountability, Shahzad Akbar and close friend of former first lady, Farah Khan as part of the ongoing investigation. The move comes after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) formally requested the ministry to block the passports of the accused through an official letter sent on January 28. It is to be noted here that the PTI founder and his wife were given jail sentences by Rawalpindi accountability court Judge Nasir Javed Rana in the

January 30, 2025

The Pakistan Daily

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UK issues travel advisory for citizens in Pakistan

The Commonwealth has issued a new travel advisory for British and European citizens, cautioning against travel to various regions of Pakistan, particularly those near the Afghan border. According to the advisory, travellers are urged to avoid areas within 10 miles of the Afghan border, including Bajaur, Bannu, Buner, Charsadda, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber, Kohat, Kurram, Lakki Marwat, Lower Dir, Mohmand, Orakzai, Peshawar, Swat, Tank, and North and South Waziristan. The advisory also restricts travel along the Karakoram Highway between Mansehra and Chilas, covering Battagram, Bisham City, Dasu, and Sazin. In addition, British and European citizens have been advised to avoid