Asif reacts to Naqvi’s call for governance reset, urges him to begin with his own ministry – Pakistan
Reacting to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s call for an overhaul of the country’s governance structure, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has advised him to initiate the change by implementing the National Action Plan (NAP) and with his own ministry. Speaking at the Pakistan Economic Summit on Thursday, Naqvi had said the governance system in the country […]
Death toll in Ceuta migration crisis rises to 72
Migrants head back to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta by sea amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The death toll from the migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has risen to 72, while more than 48,300 […]
SMOKERS’ CORNER: BEYOND THE ‘GEN-Z REVOLUTION’ LABEL – Newspaper
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not fall, but he clearly wears a shell-shocked expression these days, as widespread anti-Modi protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) appear to have unnerved him. The CJP operates outside conventional politics as a movement driven primarily by young Indians. Naturally, following regional trends, where commentators labelled recent anti-government […]
Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’ but will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal – World
United States President Donald Trump said late on Saturday he would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and “other Middle Eastern Countries” asked for a time to complete a deal that would […]
Rethinking the auto policy – Newspaper
PAKISTAN’S automobile industry captures the country’s industrial policy dilemma well. As the government considers lower tariffs, manufacturers warn of plant closures, job losses and wasted investment. Critics argue that, despite more than 40 years of protection, consumers until recently faced high prices and limited choice, while exports remained negligible. Both sides have a point. But […]
Power and youth – Newspaper
YOUTH are highly innovative in expressing their anger. Meanwhile, ruling elites struggle to understand that the existing power structure can no longer meet the aspirations of the young. The context of this statement is neither the events in Delhi, where the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) succeeded in achieving its demands, nor the violent protests […]
Thirteen die in tourist plane crash over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Cessna Caravan carrying German, Italian and Spanish tourists goes down near Socos, officials say Authorities work in the area where a small aircraft carrying tourists from Germany, Italy and Spain crashed as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological site, in Nazca, Peru, August 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological […]
Second phase of AJK polls begins in Muzaffarabad division – Pakistan
The second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections began on Sunday morning. Polling is being held in nine constituencies of Muzaffarabad division and all 12 refugee constituencies. Polling started at 8am and will continue without interruption till 5pm. Over 300 candidates are vying for nine Muzaffarabad seats and 12 seats for refugees […]
‘US may not have enough forces to defend Israel against Iran’ – Newspaper
• Top American commander warns navy is stretched too thin; US has used nearly half of its THAAD interceptors• Pentagon may face choice between US interests and Israel• Missile defences consumed faster than they can be replaced; war tests Washington’s ability to fight on multiple fronts WASHINGTON: A warning from one of America’s top military […]
Allies’ rift continues to widen as AJK polls enter 2nd phase – Newspaper
• Multiple rounds of talks between PPP, PML-N leaders fail to defuse tensions• Sanaullah questions Zardari’s election as president after PPP’s Form-47 jibe• Saeed Ghani alleges PML-N govts came to power through rigging every time• Sharif family meets at Jati Umra to take stock of ‘mounting’ political challenges MUZAFFARABAD/LAHORE: Despite multiple rounds of talks between […]