The APS attack claimed 147 lives in mere hours on Dec 16, 2014, but its impact — documented through the voices of survivors, grieving families, first responders, and a nation still grappling with terrorism — continues to shape Pakistan's struggle for peace a decade later.
Published16 Dec, 202410:27am
Over the past few months, the government's use of the Fourth Schedule has taken a troubling turn, with dozens from KP and Balochistan placed on the list.
Published16 Oct, 202411:02am
In this era of AI and advanced technology, consolidating tax entities could yield benefits that were unattainable in the 1970s.
Updated23 Sep, 202410:03am
Opposition from political parties, peace campaigns, and civil society groups has cast doubt on its efficacy, leaving the public and observers questioning the fate of the operation.
Published30 Jul, 202410:53am
Karachi’s labour uprising serves as a testament to the power of organised labour, in stark contrast to Pakistan’s trade union landscape today. What fed this movement and what led to its downfall?
Updated09 Jun, 202404:19pm
Once lauded as the 'good Taliban' for refraining from carrying out attacks against Pakistan's security forces, Bahadur's group seems to have joined hands with the TTP to launch attacks in KP.
Published21 Mar, 202412:50pm
The surprisingly dismal performance of Pakistan’s Islamist parties in the recently held elections has prompted introspection among the likes of JUI-F and JI regarding their political future.
Updated17 Mar, 202410:09am
In contrast to the lively rallies and door-to-door canvassing witnessed in other parts of the country, many parts of KP and Balochistan grapple with a daunting reality — the looming threat of militant groups.
Updated07 Feb, 202402:01pm
February 8 holds not just the fate of power but the future of the PPP itself — a story paralleled, to some extent, by India’s Congress party.
Updated07 Jan, 202411:12am
The JUI-F has long established itself as a religio-political force to be reckoned with, but its electoral fortunes have suffered in recent years.
Updated29 Oct, 202310:42am
Though no group has claimed responsibility, security officials and experts believe that the Islamic State's local affiliates are behind the latest attack in Mastung.
Updated03 Oct, 202311:55am
The current crackdown on Afghan refugees began a day after the TTP carried out a cross-border attack in Chitral, a Pakistani region bordering Afghanistan’s Nursitan province.
Updated01 Oct, 202312:01am
Having carried out almost two dozen attacks against the JUI-F, Sunday's bombing by the ISKP was the most brazen and deadliest in the tribal belt this year so far.
Published02 Aug, 202312:48pm
From promoting investment to enforcing regulations, the authority plays a crucial role in shaping province’s economic landscape.
Updated01 May, 202307:49am
