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20-22 January 2024, Monday| Vol 5, No.12

Pakistan needs a multifaceted approach in Balochistan to counter Iranian influence



Despite the ongoing tension between Iran and Pakistan, trade between the two countries continued as usual

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In Brief
IRAN-PAK CRISIS UPDATE
Pakistan needs a multifaceted approach in Balochistan to counter Iranian influence
On 22 January, an article in The News International written by written by Jan Achakzai discussed the dubious role played by Iran in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and the ‘balancing act’ that Pakistan must follow to counter Iran’s “shadowy” influence in the region. The official narrative is one of mutual support in tackling terrorism arising out of cross-border militant outfits. However, a deeper analysis paints a complicated picture.  Pakistan and Iran share a long border with Balochistan accounting for approximately 900 kilometres. Iran’s approach to Balochistan has been contradictory: It cracks down heavily on the Baluchi militants in its Sistan-Baluchistan province while allegedly provides financial support and acts as a safe haven for the Baloch militant groups of Balochistan. Some recent attacks in Ketch, Noshki, and Panjgur support the existence of this tacit support provided by Tehran. Some important Baloch militant outfit leaders like Dr. Allah Nazar are suspected to have found safe haven in Iran. The porous border between the two countries has also exacerbated the problem with easy movement of militant groups. The author suggests that openly hostile aggression against a neighbor is “untenable” and Pakistan must create “a nuanced response that effectively neutralizes Iran’s proxy wars and soft power tactics without escalating tensions into open conflict.” For this, he suggests increasing its “strategic presence” in Balochistan, keeping open its diplomatic channels, addressing “rampant smuggling” on the border and bringing on board regional countries against these groups by strengthening regional cooperation. (Jan Achakzai, “Iran’s ‘shadowy’ influence in Balochistan and precarious balancing act for Pakistan,” The News International, 22 January 2024)
 
Iranian attack in Balochistan has benefitted Pakistan
On 22 January an article in The Express Tribune has argued that recent Iranian attack in Pakistan’s Balochistan province followed by Pakistan’s retaliatory attack has proved beneficial for Pakistan on several fronts. First, it has demonstrated that Pakistan will retaliate adequately and swiftly to a provocation even if it is by a friendly country like Iran. Second, it has delivered a strong message to its other neighbours like, India, that Pakistan will not tolerate any “misadventure” on the eve of general elections. Third, it has provided the establishment with an opportunity to “restore its public image” amidst its fight with a political Party. (Kamran Yousaf, “Iran attack: blessing in disguise for Pakistan?,” The Express Tribune, 22 January 2024)

NSC ratifies move to de-escalate the situation with Iran
On 19 January, a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC) was convened in light of Iran’s cross-border attack in the country. The committee which is the country’s top body dealing with security and foreign policy, ratified “the move towards reducing tensions between Pakistan and Iran” and emphasized “a commitment to addressing mutual security concerns.” The meeting was attended by caretaker ministers of defence, foreign affairs, finance, and information. Other participants included the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Staff, and the heads of intelligence agencies.The meeting was chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar.
A statement issued by the prime minister’s office after the meeting stated that “The forum (NSC) expressed that Iran is a neighbourly and brotherly Muslim country, and existing multiple communication channels between the two countries should be mutually utilised to address each other’s security concerns in the larger interest of regional peace and stability.” The forum reviewed the security situation at the border and the country’s preparedness in dealing any such violations of its sovereignty. The committee also reiterated its right to retaliate with “the state’s full force,” if required. The call for de-escalation and emphasis on mutual cooperation is a dramatic shift from calls for retaliation and unilateral responses to security threats arising from cross-border terrorism. (Baqir Sajjad Syed, “Pakistan resolves to lower tensions with Iran,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
Iran and Pakistan continue to trade through the border despite tensions
On 20 January, Dawn reported that despite the ongoing tension between Iran and Pakistan, trade between the two countries continued as usual. Both countries have kept their borders open despite accusing each other of violating their respective airspace and sovereignty. Makran Commissioner Saeed Ahmed Umrani stated that “Trade activities are continuing along the border towns including Taftan, Gwadar, Kech, Panjgur, and Washuk,” and asserted that no complaints have been received regarding any closure from the five bordering districts. The Pakistan Customs authorities in Taftan also informed that their offices remained open on the Taftan border and trade continued. The deputy commissioner of Panjgur, Mumtaz Khetran, further stated that trade activities continued as usual through the Chidgi border with Iran. (Saleem Shahid, “Border trade with Iran remains unaffected,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
Can China play mediator between Iran and Pakistan?
On 20 January, an article in The Express Tribune highlighted the role China can play in easing tensions between Pakistan and Iran amidst the recent crisis. China has also offered to mediate between the two countries in the aftermath of the Iranian attack in Pakistan. In this regard, on 18 January, Beijing’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning had stated that if both parties agreed, China was “willing to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation.” China shares a deep historical relationship with both countries and “Pakistan and Iran are well-positioned in Beijing’s long-term plans to reshape regional geopolitics in its own interests.”  Pakistan and China have described their relationship as “deeper than oceans, higher than mountains, sweeter than honey, and stronger than steel.” The former also plays an important role in the latter’s Belt and Road Initiative. According to Rand Corporation, China has played a major role in arming Iran, helping to modernize its military hardware. Both countries have also deepened trade ties in recent years. Sameer P. Lalwani, a senior expert on South Asia at the US Institute of Peace (USIP) told AFP that “Beijing possesses some credibility to press the leaderships of both countries for cooler heads to prevail.” However, the article also mentions that Beijing’s recent foray into mediation between Arab states and Israel following Israel-Hamas conflict “has yielded little results.”(“How China could help cool Pakistan-Iran tensions,” The Express Tribune, 20 January 2024)

PAKISTAN ELECTIONS 2024
PR Exclusive Update #51

ECP releases final list of candidates for NA
On 21 January, the final list of candidates for the National Assembly (NA) and the four provincial assemblies in the much-anticipated general elections scheduled for 8 February was made public on Form-33 by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). A code of conduct for the competing candidates and political parties has already been released by the ECP, but how strictly it is followed remains to be seen, as the rivalry between the candidates is becoming more and more pronounced every day. A few well-known politicians, like as Asfandyar Wali, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, are not running. Still, there are a handful of seats that are expecting hard and harsh fights. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has fielded its candidates as independents and has given each of them a distinct election sign after being refused an allotment of symbols after their intra-party elections were deemed to violate its constitution and applicable legislation. The PTI-backed Dr Yasmeen Rashid, the former provincial health minister, will be up against former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, who has filed from NA-15, Mansehra, and NA-130, Lahore. Both are expected to compete fiercely in their game. According to ECP, the general seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures are around 18,000 candidates. Of these 17,816, 6,031 belong to different political parties, and 11,785 are independents. (Mumtaz Alvi, “18,000 to contest for seats of NA, PAs: ECP,” The News International, 22 January 2024)

Imran Khan delivers his speech via an artificial intelligence-recorded voice
On 21 January, Imran Khan, the former prime minister and founding chairman of the PTI, called on all peace activists to support his cause and condemn the nation’s continuing “erosion of democratic values and legal norms.” Imran Khan stressed the need for a democratic government that operates within the bounds of the rule of law and the Constitution in order to address the nation’s internal and external challenges as well as the ongoing economic crisis. He made this point while speaking via an artificial intelligence-recorded voice at the PTI’s first international virtual convention, titled ‘Imran Khan and The World.’ Drawing attention to the fallout from his ouster, Imran denounced a slew of crackdowns on leaders and members of his party, which he said had gotten worse following a “false flag operation” on 9 May 2023. He underlined the “vigorous” efforts being made by his administration to interact with Russia, the states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and China in a revitalized alliance. Along with this, Imran outlined the steps his administration has taken to help Iran, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia develop stronger ties. Imran referred to Israel’s attack on Gaza as genocide against the Palestinian people as he began his speech denouncing it. (“Imran calls for slamming ‘erosion of democratic values’,” The Express Tribune, 22 January 2024)
 
PTI to maintain a sizable presence in the senate until 2027
On 22 January, Dawn reported that with the general elections on 8 February, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), which is going through a difficult period, will to be able to maintain a sizable presence in the Senate till 2027. Conversely, term-by-term data pertaining to senators indicates that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are expected to lose a significant portion of their membership which is 69 per cent and 57 per cent, respectively owing to due date for retirement on 11 March 2024. According to Dawn, the Senate now has 100 members, consisting of four senators from Islamabad and former FATA, and 23 members from each of the four federating divisions. It added that a province is allotted 23 seats, of which 14 are general seats, 4 are reserved for women, 4 are for technocrats, and 1 is for a member of a minority group. But this time, just 96 members will fill the chamber since the former tribal territories’ representation will come to an end due to their merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the 25th Constitutional Amendment. This means that 48 new senators will be chosen in the next Senate elections: two from Islamabad, two minority members from Punjab and Sindh, and eleven each from each of the four provinces for general and technocrat seats. (Amir Wasim, “PTI set to retain ‘sizeable presence’ in next Senate,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)

Elections in KP and Balochistan under shadow of militant threats according to Dawn editorial
On 22 January, an editorial by Zia Ur Rehman in Dawn titled “Under militancy’s shadow, political canvassing takes a back seat,” stated that in the lead up to the elections, there is a “disquieting silence” over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, where the threat of militant groups poses a significant challenge. Recent attacks on candidates in Bajaur and North Waziristan highlight prevalent dangers, and while other provinces are witnessing rallies and canvassing, KP and Balochistan are facing militant Islamic outfits and separatist groups. According to Rehman, the emergence of lesser-known militant groups like Tehreek-i-Jihad Pakistan and Hafiz Gul Bahadur adds complexity to the security landscape. Security officials have warned of potential threats, with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), emerging as a significant danger. Rehman cited the 2013 elections, one of the “bloodiest in Pakistan’s history,” and the 2018 elections, which were dotted with high-casualty attacks. As security anxieties surge, Rehman points out that political leaders opted for caution, avoiding traditional campaign gatherings. However, despite “whispers of a delay” in the elections going around, Rehman quotes an ECP official, who claimed that “large-scale terrorist attacks targeting political rallies” have never resulted in a postponement of elections. (Zia Ur Rehman, “Under militancy’s shadow, political canvassing takes a back seat,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)
 
Editorial in Dawn describes pre-election situation a “depressing state of affairs”
On 22 January, an editorial in Dawn titled “Subdued polls” put forth the claim that the credibility of Pakistan’s upcoming polls is severely damaged, given the “muted electoral activities” that make it difficult to believe that general elections are around the corner. On the contrary, “Elections in Pakistan have traditionally been a riot of party colours and blaring anthems, raucous rallies and jumbo jalsas.” With only three weeks left, big parties like PML-N and PPP have been conducting lack lustre campaigns, and leaders such as Nawaz Sharif have maintained low profile. The editorial says that the nation is “tuned out of the democratic process,” and attributes it to the state’s ongoing violent crackdown on “one of the country’s most popular parties.” Further, the absence of youth involvement and reduced demand for election paraphernalia contribute to a concerning atmosphere. Social media platforms have become alternative outlets for political expression amid fears of potential restrictions. It is the Election Commission of Pakistan which is responsible for the “depressing state of affairs,” according to the editorial, as it has been unable to carry out its duties. (“Subdued polls,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)
 
Editorial in Dawn on voter behavior in Pakistan
On 21 January, Nadeem F Paracha in an editorial in Dawn titled “Smokers’ corner: The way we vote” stated that the voting landscape in Pakistan reveals a prevalence of pragmatic choices over ideological considerations. Three common theories on voting behavior were included in the editorial- the rational choice theory, issue voting, and the valence issue concept. All three behaviors, as per Faracha, can be witnessed in a single election. As per Paracha’s research, contrary to expectations, the average Pakistani voter, particularly in working and lower-middle-class urban areas and rural regions, tends to prioritize rational and pragmatic candidates. Parties like PML-N and PPP strategically focus on “constituency politics,” emphasizing problem-solving over overarching ideologies. On the other hand, “ideological concerns” are prevalent in urban middle-income groups, who have earlier been concerned about issues like an “Islamic system” and a respectable Pakistani passport. Paracha concludes by saying that the broader trend suggests that pragmatic and rational factors, such as a party’s ability to address local concerns, will shape voter behavior in 2024. (Nadeem F Paracha, “Smokers’ corner: The way we vote,” Dawn, 21 January 2024)
 
Editorial in Dawn on Imran Khan’s “sudden shift” in political engagements
On 21 January, Dawn in an editorial titled “Olive branch?“ examines Imran Khan’s recent overture for dialogue, viewing it as a potential shift from his historically “unyielding stance” against engaging with political rivals. Khan’s political career has, to a large extent, been characterized by his “refusal to engage” with political entities, thus creating a “fragmented political environment.” The editorial says that this change should be welcomed cautiously, as it will only benefit the country if there are democratic underpinnings behind the decision. Khan is also urged to clarify that his call for dialogue is to bridge political gaps and not negotiate with the establishment. By “extending an olive branch” to adversaries, a path to unity can be built within Pakistan’s political system. (“Olive branch?“ Dawn, 21 January 2024)
 
Police case filed after an attack on an PTI-affiliated independent candidate’s office
On 21 January, after an attack on an independent candidate’s office in the city’s Azizabad neighborhood, who is was affiliated with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), Karachi police filed a case. Falak Almas, the spokesperson for the PTI in Karachi, stated that the incident happened at Arsalan Khalid’s main office. Khalid is a PTI-affiliated candidate standing for NA-248 in the 2018 general elections. PTI party stated, “NA-248 candidate Arsalan Khalid got a head injury and other people present were badly injured and valuables damaged.” Omar Ayub Khan, the secretary general of the PTI, blamed the MQM for the attack as well. He stated, “This cowardly attack proves that MQM has nothing to offer the people of Karachi except violence.” The case was filed under Sections 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), 147 (punishment for rioting), 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of an offense committed in prosecution of common object), 337-A (punishment of shajjah), and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), according to the FIR, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com. (Imtiaz Ali, “Police register FIR after PTI-affiliated candidate’s election office attacked in Karachi’s Azizabad,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)
 
PTI candidates have started their electoral campaigns amid tensions
On 22 January, Dawn reported that in Lahore, the independent candidates of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) have finally started their door-to-door campaign despite concerns of being arrested and harassed by the police. Potential candidates for the PTI, along with their families and employees, have been raided and arrested by the police thus far, denying them the ability to conduct their campaigns and host public gatherings even after the symbols were distributed. Many candidates supported by the PTI still lack the guts to start canvassing in their respective districts. On 21 January, a motorcycle rally was held in the NA-128 constituency by Mahmoodur Rasheed, the PP-169 candidate, and Salman Akram Raja, the PTI-backed candidate. PTI employees and young people carried party flags throughout the demonstration. Additionally, many independent candidates who were initially part of the PTI but were not given the ticket are also running as candidates supported by Imran Khan. Social media activists and party leaders are working to identify these candidates to clear up any uncertainty for party voters. Along with the names and emblems of its candidates, the party has also established a “PTI's Elections 2024 portal for candidates.” The party requested that the candidates’ names and party emblems in each constituency should be verified by the voters. (Mansoor Malik, “PTI-backed candidates launch campaign in Lahore amid fear of arrest, harassment,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)
 
Bilawal accuses the previous government of breaking their pledges in an election rally
On 21 January, in an unparalleled period of poverty and unemployment, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declared that the country could not trust “traditional and old” leaders with its future. Speaking at what political observers called a historic election rally in Lahore, Bilawal promised to create a truth and reconciliation commission and advocated for an end to politics marked by derogatory remarks, decrees, and allegations of treason should the PPP form the next administration. While acknowledging the difficulties the populace is currently facing such as poverty, unemployment, and inflation, Bilawal attacked politicians who had previously held office and charged them with breaking their pledges. As a candidate for Lahore’s NA-127 National Assembly seat, he emphasized a rumored plot that severed the PPP’s links to Punjab and Lahore, impacting the province’s laborers, farmers, young, women, and minorities. Bilawal stated, “By eliminating 17 federal ministries at the Centre, Rs 300 billion will be saved annually, which will be spent on the people. Currently, the elite enjoys subsidies worth Rs 1,500 billion. This will be withdrawn and the money will be spent on the people, workers, farmers and students.” (“Bilawal promises new thinking in politics,” The Express Tribune, 22 January 2024)

PTI and PPP offices attacked in Karachi
On 21 January, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan Peoples Party( PPP), two significant political parties in Karachi, suffered an electoral setback when they claimed that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) was attacking their offices to disrupt their election activities in the Central District of Karachi. The two parties requested harsh measures against the MQM-P from the Pakistani Election Commission. The PTI filed a complaint, and the Azizabad police filed a case against “unknown persons,” while the PPP named MQM-P employees in an FIR filed at the Hyderi Market police station. The PPP worker stated, “They beat us and forcibly expelled us from the office and threatened us to not open any office in district Central.” (Sumair Abdullah and Imtiaz Ali, “Karachi peace threatened as pre-poll violence begins to creep in,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)

PAKISTAN ELECTIONS 2024
PR Exclusive Update #50

Maryam Nawaz Sharif denies an absence of level playing field
On 19 January, PML-N chief organizer Maryam Nawaz Sharif criticized the rival political parties and countered claims of an absence of level playing field in the forthcoming elections. In an election rally speech delivered in Khanewal, she stated “Those who demand a level playing field should come and compete and not run away.” While criticizing PTI leader Imran Khan, who has led charges regarding an absence of level playing field, Ms Sharif argued that her father “had nothing to do with Mr Khan’s current situation.” She accused Mr Khan of goading the youth into attacking “sensitive installations,” which resulted in his incarceration. She also defended her father Nawaz Sharif and the party against accusations of being responsible for most of the economic woes of the country including inflation and cited a large gathering at the rally as evidence of peoples’ support.( Imran Gabol, “Maryam lambasts rivals in fiery Khanewal speech,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
No official announcement on seat-adjustment alliance between PML-N and PPP
On 20 January, Dawn reported on the seat-adjustment alliance between PML-N and the Tareen’s Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP) emphasizing that no official announcement has been made by the two parties regarding the same. The alliance is on seven seats of the National Assembly and eleven seats of the Punjab legislature. The alliance looks like a “secret marriage”, “as no side is ready to own it in public, or help out other in its election campaign.” In fact, PML-N candidates continue to campaign for fifteen seats from the seventeen that has been “gifted” to the IPP and where IPP candidates are joint candidates for both parties. (Zulqernain Tahir, “The ‘secret marriage’ between PML-N and IPP,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
ECP issues the code of conduct for 8 February elections
On 19 January, the Election Commission of Pakistan issued the code of conduct for security personnel that are to be deployed for election duty in 8 February Elections. This code is issued under Article 220 of the Constitution and read along with Sections 5 and 233 of the Elections Act, 2017. The code emphasizes that the security personnel conduct themselves within the ambit of law and their duties include ensuring “foolproof security during polls,” remaining neutral and not interfere in the counting process. They must also ensure a “peaceful environment” outside polling booths. They can only intervene in when there is evidence of malpractice by informing the returning officer at the earliest. (“Code of conduct issued for election duty: ECP tells security personnel not to interfere in counting process,” The News International, 20 January 2024)
 
ECP files application requesting LHC’s remarks critiquing it be expunged
On 20 January, The News International reported that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to file “a civil miscellaneous application” in the Lahore High Court against the remarks make by the court in its 17 January order on the election symbol case. The ECP filed the application after convening a hearing and reviewing the court’s 17 January order whether the latter had criticized the Election Commission and a returning officer for “violating the law and not performing their duties accordingly.” The ECP through the application is requesting that the remarks made by the court against the commission be “expunged.” The ECP has also revealed its intention to approach a higher forum in case its application is rejected. (Mumtaz Alvi, “ECP to challenge LHC remarks on poll symbol case, seek removal,” The News International, 20 January 2024)

Minority Alliance Pakistan expresses concerns over neglect of minority rights in political manifestos
On 18 January, the Minority Alliance Pakistan (MAP) voiced apprehensions regarding the systematic neglect of minority rights in the manifestos of major political parties. MAP Chairman Advocate Akmal Bhatti highlighted the tendency of political leaders to engage with minority communities only during election seasons, leaving their concerns unaddressed afterward. The MAP called for attention to electoral reforms, urging political parties to prioritize legislation against hate crimes, discrimination, forced religious conversions, and minor girl marriages. Further, the alliance announced its support for any political party that includes such reforms in its manifesto. (“Activists Concerned Over Neglect Of Minority Rights In Manifestos Of Major Political Parties,” The Friday Times, 19 January 2024)
 
ECONOMY
Caretaker government pursues tax system restructuring amid resistance
On 22 January, Dawn reported that the caretaker government is expediting plans to overhaul the country’s revenue system through an ordinance, aiming to reduce reliance on human discretion and improve the stagnant tax-to-GDP ratio. The restructuring plan for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to be promoted this month, pending approval from the federal cabinet and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The restructuring faces opposition from tax bureaucracy and political allies resisting historic reforms. Further, the revenue bureaucracy is fearful that these reforms would lead to a loss of “privileges.” Caretaker Finance Minister, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, attributed Pakistan’s tax underperformance to the outdated FBR organizational structure. The strategy involves eliminating inefficiencies, introducing accountability mechanisms, and appointing non-FBR members to oversight boards to combat corruption and underperformance. (Khaleeq Kiani, “FBR’s overhaul to go ahead despite resistance,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)

Short-term inflation in Pakistan continues upward trend
On 19 January, data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics indicated that the short-term inflation in Pakistan increased for the second consecutive week, reaching a year-on-year rise of 44.64 per cent in the week ending on 18 January. This surge, observed since May 2023, is attributed to higher gas prices, electricity tariffs, and essential item costs. The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) recorded a 1.36 per cent week-on-week increase as of 11 January, maintaining a level above 41 per cent for the tenth consecutive week. Gas charges, tomatoes, cigarettes, and other items have seen significant year-on-year price increases, contributing to the overall inflationary trend. (“Short-term inflation remains above 44pc,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
Human Rights Watch reports on Pakistan’s economic crisis and human rights violations in 2023
On 19 January, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report, as per which Pakistan faced a severe economic crisis in 2023, with soaring poverty, inflation, and unemployment. The report highlighted the impact of International Monetary Fund (IMF) austerity measures and subsidy removal on low-income groups. Pakistan was also vulnerable to climate change, experiencing warming rates above the global average. With regard to the media, attacks and government threats reportedly forced scared journalists and civil society groups to resort to self-censorship. Further, the report noted challenges to women’s rights and an increasing violence through the forms of rape, murder, domestic violence, and denial of education. It stated that around 1,000 women in Pakistan are killed every year as part of “honour killings.” There is a lack of awareness regarding mental health in Pakistan, and the report described this as a contributor to the abuse of those with psychosocial disabilities. The HRW emphasized the need for bold approaches to address human rights issues in Asia. The Asia director at HRW, Elaine Pearson, stated that these challenges must be overcome through “bold new appro­aches from rights-respecting governments and democratic institutions.” (Amin Ahmed, “Pakistan faced worst economic crisis in 2023, says Human Rights Watch,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
PROVINCES
Balochistan: Editorial in The Friday Times emphasizes need for justice
On 21 January, Abdul Bais Khan in an editorial in The Friday Times titled “Leaving Balochistan’s Young People Unheard Will Have Dire Consequences“ stated that as Pakistan approaches the elections, it is grappling with a tumultuous political landscape, marked by a “meltdown of state institutions: and a controversial apex court ruling against the PTI. Amid this chaos, Balochistan has witnessed two concurrent protests echoing the grievances of a disaffected youth. The Chaman sit-in, spanning 95 days, protests border restrictions disrupting daily life, while another, sparked by a fake encounter in November, demands justice for the killing of a Baloch man. Khan has argued that these protests reflect “frustration, alienation and resentment against the brutal repression of the state.” The state’s violent response to these peaceful demonstrations reflects “its unwillingness to rethink its strategy of dealing with Balochistan.” In Pakistan, the state’s focus on resource-rich regions has led to “unbridled militarization,” persecution of minorities, and constitutional tampering. The indifference towards enforced disappearances and a “kill-and-dump” policy contrasts sharply with global humanitarian concerns. Despite Balochistan’s natural wealth, it is treated as a “modern-day colony” where people are forced to work tirelessly just to make ends meet. Khan asserted that urgent efforts are needed to address the disaffection in Balochistan, emphasizing empathy, justice, and a re-evaluation of the State-Citizen relationship. (Abdul Bais Khan, “Leaving Balochistan’s Young People Unheard Will Have Dire Consequences,” The Friday Times, 22 January 2024)

PAKISTAN OCCUPIED KASHMIR
Editorial in Dawn on the “chronic” problems of Gilgit-Baltistan
On 20 January, in an editorial in Dawn titled “The crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan,” Sajjad Ahmad analyzed the ongoing protests in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) against the federal government’s decisions, notably the increase in subsidized wheat prices. The demonstrations, initiated by the Awami Action Committee, have endured for four weeks, with Skardu witnessing the longest sit-in. Ahmad highlighted the historical context of subsidies granted to GB in the 1970s and the current demands, including the suspension of the Finance Act 2023, to address the region’s disputed status. The editorial underscored the discontent over power outages, contestation over land and mineral resources, and mistreatment of local leaders, prompting calls for the “dissolution of the present coalition government.” Ahmad urged the federal government to use “dialogue, conciliation, and participatory approach” to resolve the “chronic” issues that GB has been facing. He further stressed that underestimating the decision by protesters to march towards GB on 24 January would force them to “adopt a hard-line position.” (Sajjad Ahmad, “The crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)

SOCIETY
Editorial in The Express Tribune says empowering women leads to “ideal democracy”
On 20 January, in her editorial in The Express Tribune titled “She shapes democracy,” Saira Samo emphasized the importance of women’s “active participation” in political decision-making within a democratic society. She argued that this involvement is not merely a facet of gender equality but an “essential requirement” for a resilient democratic process. Samo examined the underrepresentation of women in political empowerment indices, citing the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, and called for “gender-sensitive governance reforms.” Addressing the challenges faced by women in Pakistan, including extremism and limited opportunities, she advocated for comprehensive strategies encompassing legal safeguards, education, and economic initiatives. Samo concluded by asserting that empowering women is not only a pursuit of justice but a “strategic necessity” for sustainable national development. (Saira Samo, “She shapes democracy,” The Express Tribune, 20 January 2024)
 
Editorial in Dawn describes corruption as a “tangible barrier to progress”
On 20 January, in an editorial in Dawn titled “Barrier to progress,” Umar Strath described corruption as a recurring theme in discussions on economic stagnation in underdeveloped countries, particularly Pakistan. He criticized politicians for using corruption as a “convenient scapegoat,” diverting attention from accountability and perpetuating a culture of inaction. Strath focused on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as a critical case study, revealing a mix of “political patronage” and nepotism contributing to financial losses, such as the PKR 200 billion reported in fiscal year 2022-23. He emphasized the “ethical degradation” accompanying corrupt practices, highlighting the systemic downfall of SOEs. Strath contended that corruption is not merely an issue but a “central barrier to progress” in Pakistan, undermining key developmental goals and diverting critical resources from essential public services. (Umar Strath, “Barrier to progress,” Dawn, 20 January 2024)
 
EXTERNAL
Torkham border remains closed amid strained Af-Pak relations
On 22 January, Dawn reported that the Torkham border crossing remained closed for the tenth consecutive day. The closure stemmed from new Pakistani policies requiring passports and visas, triggering reciprocal bans on truckers. Economic losses are estimated at USD 100,000 daily, impacting both nations. Former ambassador Abrar Hussain advocated a broader approach, stating: “Pakistan should not look towards Afghanistan only through the lens of security. We should welcome Afghan traders, investors, business leaders as it will benefit Pakistan.” From Afghanistan, the vice president of the Afghan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Khan Jan Alokozai, said that both countries “equally need” bilateral ties. Business leaders have decried the closures, emphasizing the need for facilitated trade. (Tahir Khan, “Situationer: Border closures, broader implications,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)
 
Editorial in Dawn highlights Pakistan’s foreign policy challenges
On 22 January, in an editorial in Dawn titled “Challenging agenda,” Maleeha Lodhi explained how the recent airstrikes between Pakistan and Iran have added complexity to the country’s foreign policy challenges, exacerbating already uneasy relations. This comes at a time when ties with India remain strained, and relations with Afghanistan under the Taliban have become increasingly “fraught.” As per Lodhi, the next government must address a range of foreign policy issues, including navigating the US-China confrontation, resetting ties with the US, and managing the troubled relationship with India. This necessitates undertaking a “wide-ranging review of the entire gamut of foreign policy.” Additionally, dealing with Afghanistan’s evolving situation and other regional challenges will require strategic thinking and a comprehensive review of foreign policy. In terms of external relations, while Pakistan cannot join any “anti-China coalition,” it will have to reimagine its basis for ties with the US, given that it is Pakistan’s largest export destination and a source of FDI. However, given the strong relations between the US and India, Lodhi stated that the government would have to reconfigure its ties with the US and China while managing the “troubled relationship” with India. Although normalization of ties is not a near-term possibility, tensions in relation should be contained. In the end, Lodhi argued that the only way for Pakistan to have a strong and effective foreign policy is to grow domestically. (Maleeha Lodhi, “Challenging agenda,” Dawn, 22 January 2024)

INDIA VIEW
Maldives’ future will depend on its relationship with India and China
On 22 January, an article in The Express Tribune discussed the recent stand-off relationship between India and Maldives and commented on Maldives’ “India Out” policy. The article argues that though both countries have shared friendly relations since the 1980s, India’s growing presence in Maldives reflected in the number increasing tourists and celebrities has led “to fears of encroachment and a sense of insecurity among the islanders.” Another irritant is the Lakshadweep issue: While India considers it to be an integral part of its territory, Maldives views it as a “disputed area.” The President of Maldives, Mohammad Muizzu had centred his election campaign around “India Out” policy. The recent visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Lakshadweep to promote its tourism in India started a chain reaction with calls to boycott Maldives resonating within India. Maldives’ economy relies heavily on tourism with 2 lakh of its 17.5 lakh tourists annually being Indians. Another issue between the two countries is Maldives’ growing closeness with China, with Muizzu signing twenty agreements “including one to expand China’s port in the Maldives.” Additionally, Maldives has also asked India to withdraw its troops from Maldives. Despite these tensions, both India and Maldives have taken steps to de-escalate the situation. The article argues that this is because “Muizzu may have overplayed his hand during his election campaign by taking a tough anti-India stance, but he now realises the imprudence of alienating India, given the historical ties between the two countries.” The article further argues the despite its relationship with India, Maldives will look to further strengthen ties with China. The trajectory of Maldives’ relationship with these two countries will decide its future. (Abdul Basit &Muhammad Shahzad Akram, “‘India Out’ policy of the Maldives,” The Express Tribune, 22 January 2024)
 
 

 

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“Is there any doubt left in what is going on in Pakistan? How can this even be termed as an election?! Mohsin’s Naqvi’s recent acts on Hammad & Farhat Abbas are despicable , even for his own standards. Stay strong Hammad.”
- Sayed Z Bukhari

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“The forces inimical to Pakistan, are portraying malicious propaganda against Pakistan and its Armed Forces.”
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“PTA has blocked the PTIofficial Raabta App. It’s an app for the services awareness and memberships, just imagine the frustration of state towards largest political party of Pakistan.”
-Kamran

 “It’s not a war between Iran and Pakistan. It’s a war against Baluchistan.”
-Raman Nasirizadeh

 “Despite the fact that when PTI official was ruling Pakistan, they denied the sufferings of #Balochistan and claimed that the issue of enforced disappearances did not exist. Today, as they are being abducted by the same state, we stand with them.”
-Jamal Baloch
 

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Jauhar Saleem, ‘Where is Brand Pakistan?
The News International, 22 January 2024
 “We live in a world of brands. The cars we drive, mobile phones we use, outfits and colognes we wear, accessories we carry, and fancy foods we consume are mostly branded. However, the biggest brands in the world are not trillion-dollar companies such as Apple, LVMH, Tesla, Microsoft or Coca Cola, but rather countries. And their brand value matters almost as much as the corporate brands. Insightful estimates of national brands are now being regularly tabulated by specialists such as the UK-based ‘Brand Finance.” Not surprisingly, the US leads the way with the highest national brand value in the world – over $30 trillion. It is closely trailed by China at $23 trillion. Germany at $5 trillion, the UK at $4.8 trillion, Japan at $4.45 trillion, and France at $3.67. Within South Asia, India has the highest brand value of almost $3 trillion, greater than that of Italy or Canada, while Bangladesh boasts the second position with a brand worth $508 billion.Pakistan should have been ahead of Bangladesh, given its (five times) bigger size, population, natural resource base and tourism potential. Sadly, that is not the case, and Pakistan’s estimated brand value is a paltry $232 billion. Just a few decades ago, Bangladesh was considered a ‘basket case’ economy, categorized as a least developed country (LDC), while Pakistan was seen as an ‘emerging economy’ having already achieved low middle income country status.”
 
Dr Shuja Ahmed Mahesar, ‘International law and war crimes in Palestine and Kashmir
The Express Tribune, 22 January 2024
“War crimes and acts of transnational terrorism have caused gross violation of human rights in Palestine and Kashmir. If the situation in Palestine remains unattended, it can potentially spread conflict in other regions by non-state actors who can leverage global networks to spread the anti-human armed conflict in the rest of areas where violence may erupt so quickly to endanger peace. Moreover, continuous war in Gaza will further upset the power dynamics in the Middle East where US influence is declining due to its unconditional support to Israel. The hopes for peace and regional security are diminishing because the issues of Kashmir and Palestine have remained unresolved despite the UN resolutions. Israel has continuously dishonoured the commitments ensured under Balfour Declaration and UN resolutions by disallowing Palestinians to form the viable state. India too does not abide by UN resolutions and refuses to accept the right to self-determination of Kashmiris and rejects any possibility of mediation by a neutral party. The UN Security Council has remained ineffective on deciding the matter by holding a plebiscite under its auspices. Both issues are ethnic, territorial, historical and ideological in nature.”

Umair Javed, ‘The wind vs the people?
Dawn, 22 January 2024
“It undermines the rights of voters to vote for their preferred party by making the task of candidate identification considerably more difficult. By all accounts, it is a regressive decision which deepens Pakistan’s ongoing derailment of democracy. Even prior to the decision, no impartial observer would have considered the pre-election phase as fair or ‘level’. The crackdown on workers and candidates already prevents a serious election campaign from being mounted by one party. However, prior to the Supreme Court decision, there was a distinct possibility that the anonymity of the ballot box, along with clear candidacies in all constituencies, would allow for a proper electoral contest. That prospect, arguably, now stands irrevocably diminished. Recent polling by Gallup Pakistan shows that PML-N has closed both the voting intention gap and the leadership favourability gap in the all-important province of Punjab. PTI now carries just a two-point lead over the PML-N, narrowing down by 19 points since March 2023. The breakdown shows a near-even split in party preference across central, south, and west Punjab, with PTI commanding a large intention lead in north Punjab, which has 15 of the province’s 141 seats.”

Aasim Sajjad Akhtar, ‘What Davos tells us
Dawn, 20 January 2024
“Beyond the everyday imperatives of keeping the compound growth cycle going, do the world’s richest and most powerful people who get together in Davos care about the medium- and long-term spectres of ecological breakdown and the prospect of mass upheaval due to ever intensifying class, ethnic and other forms of conflict? The answer, quite clearly, is no.”

Editorial, ‘External challenges
Dawn, 20 January 2024
“The incoming set-up cannot achieve internal stability and economic progress if there is tension on three frontiers. Furthermore, it is essential that Pakistan’s foreign policy is fashioned and led by professional diplomats, who are well-versed in the nuances of international relations.”

 Editorial, ‘Poison in the air
Dawn, 20 January 2024
“The experts, the government said, had presented their preliminary report on the causes of smog in Lahore. But the identification of the reasons behind the persistence of the poisonous air quality is no longer the issue; the issue is how the authorities plan to combat it. Apparently, they are not yet prepared to recognise the futility of their isolated, Band-Aid solutions or learn from past mistakes. No wonder, the public authorities again plan to use cloud-seeding technology — or artificially induced rain — to control the smog problem in Lahore.”

 Maheen Shafeeq, ‘We need to move on BRICS Plus
The News International, 20 January 2024
“BRICS is being projected as a drift away from the US-led world order and a campaign for de-dollarization. However, the formalization and operationalization of BRICS and the use of currencies other than the US dollar would only open an alternative trade option rather than diminishing the dependence on it. These options project a move towards a multilateral world order that is dominated by neither power.”
 

 






“Corruption does not only take the form of bribery.”
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7 November 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No.242

PTI to resume long march from Wazirabad

31 October 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No.240

Imran Khan declares talks with government are underway

28 October 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.238

ISI and Army question PTI in a joint presser

27 October 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No.237

PTI to reach Islamabad with the Azadi march on 4 November

19 October 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.231

National Assembly passing nine bills despite lack of quorum

18 October 2022, Tueday I Vol 3, No.230

Imran Khan admitting to backchannel negotiations

11 October 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No.224

Interior Ministry claims to have resolved audio leaks issue

4 October 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No.218

Imran Khan sets a Long March date in October

29 September 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No.214

Chinese nationals targeted in Karachi, one person killed

23 September 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.210

UN to hold a donors’ conference to raise funds for Pakistan

22 September 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No.209

Imran Khan announces PTI's movement for "Haqeeqi Azaadi"

21 September 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.208

Federal Shariat Court to hear petitions challenging transgender law

9 September 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.198

UN Secretary-General arrives in Pakistan amid flood devastations

7 September 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.196

WHO warns of worsening humanitarian situation in Pakistan

31 August 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.194

ECC approves disbursement of Rs 103 billion for flood victims

19 August 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.187

COAS meet with US CENTCOM chief

16 August 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No.184

Government set to dispatch letter of intent to IMF

12 August 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.183

National Assembly hold Minority Convention for the first time

11 August 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No.182

Raid on Gill's driver's house 'legal,' says ICT police

6 August 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No.179

ECP issues notice to Imran Khan, fixes hearing for 23 August

5 August 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.178

PTI withdraws case against CEC

2 August 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No.175

PTI received funding from prohibited sources, says ECP

1 August 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No.174

The country's economic challenges are temporary, says FM

30 July 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No.173

CJP releases audio of JCP meeting

23 July 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No.167

Hamza Sharif takes oath as chief minister of Punjab

20 July 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.164

Ruling coalition vows to save the Punjab government

18 July 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No.162

Landslide victory for PTI over PML-N

2 July 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No.154

PTI to hold rally from Rawalpindi to Islamabad

29 June 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.151

National Assembly completes budgetary proceedings

27 June 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No.149

PM promises to restore the role of provinces in the NAP

3 June 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No.129

Imran warns of a civil war: PPP and PML-N condemns

31 May 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No.126

Government and TTP agree on an indefinite ceasefire

25 May 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No.121

Police clash with PTI workers

21 May 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No.119

FM Bilawal promises to strengthen Sino-Pak cooperation

30 April 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 102

Punjab: Hamza Shehbaz takes oath as chief minister

28 April 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 100

Prime Minister Shebhaz Sharif orders for the review of NAP

26 April 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 98

Finance minister positive on cooperation with IMF

20 April 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 93

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets with COAS Bajwa

19 April 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 92

PM Shehbaz Sharif's 34-member cabinet takes oath

18 April 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 91

PM Shehbaz Sharif finalises federal cabinet

16 April 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 90

PPP's Raja Pervaiz Ashraf elected NA speaker

14 April 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 88

PM Sharif promises to address Karachi’s development

13 April 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 87

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets coalition leaders

7 April 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 82

Supreme Court resumes hearing on NA deputy speakers ruling

4 April 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 79

Imran Khan de-notified as prime minister

2 April 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 78

Establishment gave me three options, says PM Khan

25 March 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No. 71

NA session adjourned until 28 March

24 March 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 70

OIC concludes meeting, adopts 70-point Islamabad Declaration

22 March 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 68

Broadsheet CEO apologises to Nawaz  

21 March 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 67

NA Speaker summons no-confidence motion for 25 March

19 March 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 66

PTI supporters enter Sindh house after hours of protesting

17 March 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 64

PPP accepts PDM’s invite to join the long march

16 March 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 63

PDM reschedules long march towards Islamabad

15 March 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 62

PDM announces long march towards Islamabad

9 March 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 57

PPP’s march reaches Islamabad

4 March 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No. 53

PDM and PPP reaches consensus on snap elections

2 March 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 51

PM Khan meeting with PML-Q leadership

28 February 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 49

PPP begins long march against PTI government

26 February 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 48

PTI to hold long march against PPP

25 February 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No. 47

PM Khan meets with President Putin

24 February 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 46

PM Khan to meet President Putin during a two-day official visit

21 February 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 43

Zardari and Fazl to meet as part of the PPP-PDM alliance

16 February 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 40

Bilawal approves the route plan for the long march

15 February 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 39

COAS meets with President and PM on the same day

14 February 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 38

Shehbaz visits Chaudhry Shujaat after 14 years

5 February 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 31

IMF demands six more requirements in its detailed report

4 February 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No. 30

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Two Police officers killed in Nowshera

1 February 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 27

Gilani resigns from the post of the opposition leader in Senate

31 January 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 26

PTI to hold march against PPP government in February

29 January 2022, Saturday I Vol 3, No. 25

Four security personnel killed in Bugti landmine blast

26 January 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 22

PDM's plan for a long march to Islamabad on 23 March

19 January 2022, Wednesday I Vol 3, No. 16

Bilawal offers conditional possibility of working with the PDM

14 January 2022, Friday I Vol 3, No. 12

Mini-Budget passed through National Assembly

13 January 2022, Thursday I Vol 3, No. 11

PDM to discuss option of no-confidence on 25 January

10 January 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 8

Over 500 families rescued in Murree

4 January 2022, Tuesday I Vol 3, No. 3

Violence-related casualties increased in 2021, says report

28 December 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 336

Search for new chairman for National Accountability Board begins

27 December 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 335

Benazir Bhutto: 14 years after her assassination 

24 December 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 334

Senate passes resolution against Sialkot lynching, extremism

17 December 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 330

33 more suspects arrested in Sialkot lynching incident

15 December 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 328

Nacta formulates first-ever policy to counter violent extremism

14 December 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 327

Government asks ECP to frame a timeline for implementation of EVMs

13 December 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 326

18 more arrested for involvement in Sialkot lynching case

10 December 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 324

TTP ends ceasefire with government

09 December 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 323

PM unveils Naya Pakistan Card Initiative

08 December 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 322

PDM keen on holding its long march on Pakistan Day

03 December 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 318

Joint opposition to boycott national security committee meeting

02 December 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 317

NSA Moeed meets with Russian counterpart Nikolai in Moscow

25 November 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 311

NA committee chair disallows vote on NAB amendment bills

24 November 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 310

Cabinet establishes committee on EVMs for 2023 elections

19 November 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 308

Senate passes journalist protection bill and NAB bills

18 November 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 307

Opposition indicates no-trust motion against NA Speaker

16 November 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 305

Government calls for joint parliamentary session

13 November 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 303

Speaker invites opposition for talks 

12 November 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 302

Extended Troika meets in Islamabad

11 November 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 301

Opposition questions TTP talks in Senate

10 November 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 300

Supreme Court resumes hearing of APS attacks

09 November 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 299

ECP releases another report on Daska by-poll

08 November 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 298

Government lifts ban on TLP

03 November 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 295

TLP allowed to contest elections under deal with the government

02 November 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 294

Deal with TLP only solution to ward off bloodshed, says PM Khan

1 November 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 293

Three reports outline shrinking space for press freedom

27 October 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 289

PM Khan appoints Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum as new DG ISI after interviews

25 October 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 287

Jam Kamal Khan Alyani resigns as chief minister

23 October 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 286

Three police men killed in clashes with TLP protesters

22 October 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 285

FATF decision to retain Pakistan on the grey list.

21 October 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 284

TLP protests for the release of Rizvi

20 October 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 283

Balochistan MPAs to move no-trust motion against CM Kamal in assembly

19 October 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 282

PDM to start nationwide agitation from 20 October

11 October 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 276

Lowest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day

07 October 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 272

Lt Gen Nadeem Ahmed Anjum appointed as new chief of ISI

06 October 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 271

Controversy brews over the appointment of NAB chief

30 September 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 266

Senate alarmed over anti-Pakistan bill moved in US Senate

27 September 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 263

Statue of Mohammad Ali Jinnah destroyed in Gwadar

22 September 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 258

Government and Opposition agree to set up a panel for poll reforms

21 September 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 257

Government fails to make Urdu official language, says Supreme Court

20 September 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 256

Fazl asks Islamabad to immediately recognise the Taliban government

16 September 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 253

Government and media agree to form a body for PMDA review

15 September 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 252

If govt is not behind PMDA, it should take its notice, says PFUJ

14 September 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 251

COAS warns against hybrid threats

11 September 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 248

PDM to boycott joint parliament session

10 September 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 247

Opposition parties blame each other for PDM’s disintegration

09 September 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 246

Bilawal asks for parliament debate on Afghanistan, CPEC attacks

08 September 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 245

Cabinet reiterates plan to use EVMs in 2023

07 September 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 244

CCI decided to includes hydel power in renewable energy targets

03 September 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 241

PTI asks ECP to deploy army during cantonment polls

02 September 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 240

Mohsin Dawar launches Nationalist Democratic Movement

01 September 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 239

PM launches Pak-ID mobile app for computerised National Identity Card

31 August 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 238

Shehbaz and Bilawal's support to the media

30 August 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 237

PDM holds power-show in Bagh-i-Jinnah, Karachi

26 August 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 233

ECC approves import of sugar, wheat

25 August 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 232

PPP welcomes PDM activities in Karachi, says Bilawal

24 August 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 231

PM directs all provinces to implement Single National Curriculum

23 August 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 230

PML-N to back no-trust move if PPP presents workable idea

21 August 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 229

FDI inflows to Pakistan drop by 39 per cent in July 2021

20 August 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 228

Another Woman, Another Attack, but Same Questions

19 August 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 227

The debate on the Pakistan Media Development Authority

16 August 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 224

Pakistan on Taliban’s takeover

14 August 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 222

Foreign exchange reserves to make a new record, says SBP Chief

12 August 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 220

The increase in car sales

11 August 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 219

Pakistan sees a decline in remittance

10 August 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 218

Pakistan in the Olympics

09 August 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 217

Blast in Quetta's Serena hotel

07 August 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 215

Sharif, UK and the Visa issue

06 August 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 214

“AJK’s” new Prime Minister

05 August 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 213

Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir

04 August 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 212

Pakistan has other options, says NSA Moeed Yusuf

03 August 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 211

The backlash against Aurat March

02 August 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 210

Decoding the Sialkot by-elections

30 July 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 207

The Digital Pakistan Policy

29 July 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 206

Pakistan’s urban flooding problem

28 July 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 205

Pakistan’s move towards Central Asia

27 July 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 204

Civilian causalities hit record level: UNAMA Report

26 July 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 203

The "AJK" elections

24 July 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 202

Pakistanis trend #JusticeForNoor

22 July 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 200

Pakistan’s IPP Saga

20 July 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 199

The “AJK” elections

17 July 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 196

Pakistan caught in the crosshairs of Afghan government

15 July 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 194

Targeting of Chinese investment in Pakistan

14 July 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 193

Pakistan's “I am not Malala” narrative

13 July 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 192

Pakistan's Debate on Afghan Fallouts

12 July 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 191

The problems of Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline

10 July 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 189

PM's meeting with Balochistan lawmakers

09 July 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 188

Will not impose complete lockdowns, says Planning Minister

08 July 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 187

The problem of gender-based violence in Pakistan

07 July 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 186

Understanding Pakistan’s water shortage

06 July 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 185

The TLP debate in Pakistan

05 July 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 184

Pakistan, China and Xinjiang: Deciphering Imran's statement

03 July 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 182

The return of the PDM

02 July 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 181

Child soldiers in Pakistan: A never-ending ordeal

30 June 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 179

Pakistan in between China and the West

29 June 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 178

Pakistan's current Afghan narratives

28 June 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 177

Roshan Digital Account and the rising remittances

26 June 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 175

Pakistan and the FATF: Still in grey

25 June 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 174

Evolving Pakistan-Turkey Axis

24 June 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No. 173

From Musharraf to Imran Khan: Victim Blaming across the leaders

23 June 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 172

The Single National Curriculum debate in Pakistan

21 June 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No. 170

Electoral Reforms: Good idea, bad strategy

19 June 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No. 168

The electoral reforms bill & the domestic debate

18 June 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No. 167

Budget 2021-22: Mapping the domestic response

16 June 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 165

National Assembly witnesses fistfights and profanities

15 June 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 164

Shireen Mazari accuses India of Nuclear Smuggling

09 June 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No. 158

Analysing the problems of Pakistan Railways

08 June 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No. 157

Beyond the CPEC: Expanding Chinese footprints in Pakistan

02 June 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.151

Media organisations oppose a proposal for regulatory authority

01 June 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.150

Police in Peshawar fire tear gas, baton charge govt teachers

26 May 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.144

Govt will not provide US bases in the country, says Qureshi

25 May 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.143

Pakistan and US NSAs meet in Geneva

21 May 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.139

70 years of Pakistan-China friendship

20 May 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.138

Qureshi calls for joint action to end Palestine crisis

19 May 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.137

PBS releases the 6th Population and Housing Census 2017

13 May 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.133

COAS meets with the US Charge d' Affairs

11 May 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.131

COAS Gen Bajwa meets with President Ghani

08 May 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.128

FIA stops Shehbaz from flying abroad 

07 May 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.127

Speaker sets up committee for poll reforms

06 May 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.126

Pakistan’s third COVID-19 wave

05 May 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.125

COAS Bajwa arrives in Saudi Arabia

04 May 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.124

PM Khan urges OIC to vehemently counter Islamophobia

01 May 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.121

TLP files appeal against the ban 

30 April 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.120

Authorities raid Bashir Memon’s Cooking Oil Mill

29 April 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.119

Government keen on seeing Balochistan prosper, say PM 

28 April 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.118

Record number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day

27 April 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.117

SC accepts Justice Isa's review petitions

26 April 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.116

Province ask for army’s assistance in enforcing SOPs

24 April 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.114

Army called to assist in the COVID-19 situation

23 April 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.113

TTP claims responsibility for the Quetta blast

22 April 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.112

Punjab govt places 214 TLP activists under the Fourth Schedule

21 April 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.111

No intention of lifting the ban on TLP, says PM

20 April 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.110

TLP chief Saad Rizvi released from jail

16 April 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.106

French embassy asks its citizens to leave Pakistan

15 April 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.105

Government decides to ban TLP

14 April 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.104

Law enforcement agencies begin clearing TLP protesters

13 April 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.103

Violence erupts over TLP chief’s arrest

12 April 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.102

Daska by-poll generally transparent, says Fafen 

10 April 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.100

Re-polling for NA-75 Daska begins

09 April 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.99

Pakistan commits Rs1.27tr in taxes with IMF

08 April 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.98

Pakistan and Russia agree to boost defence ties

05 April 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.95

PDM issues show-cause notice to PPP and ANP

03 April 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.93

PDM splits as five parties move to form a separate bloc

01 April 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.91

Divide deepens within the PDM

31 March 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.90

Government raises USD 2.5 billion from international market

30 March 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.89

PM replaces Hafeez Shaikh over inflation

29 March 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.88

COVID-19 test positivity rate surpasses 11 per cent

26 March 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.85

Yousuf Gilani declared as opposition leader in the Senate

25 March 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.84

PDM leaders agree to keep alliance together

22 March 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.81

PPP, PML-N disagree on Senate opposition leader nomination

20 March 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.79

Government to promulgate ordinances to fulfill IMF conditions

18 March 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.77

PPP says no post-resignation strategy was given by the PDM

17 March 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.76

PDM postpones long march amid differences over mass resignation

16 March 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.75

Government demands resignation of CEC and ECP members

15 March 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.74

Government offers to hold talks on electoral reforms

13 March 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.72

PDM to challenge election of Sanjrani as Senate chairman

12 March 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.71

Chaos marks beginning of elections to the Senate chairman

11 March 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.70

Supreme Court rejects PTI plea to suspend re-polls in Daska

09 March 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.68

Pakistan observes Aurat March across cities

06 March 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.65

Imran secures vote of confidence in National Assembly

04 March 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.63

Senate elections conclude, Imran to seek vote of confidence

03 March 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.62

Polls underway for 37 Senate seats

02 March 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.61

Political temperatures rise as Senate elections close in

01 March 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.60

Senate polls will be held through secret ballot, says SC

27 February 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.58

Ready to resolve issues with India through dialogue, says Imran

26 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.57

FATF to keep Pakistan on 'grey list' till June

24 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.55

Pakistan, Sri Lanka discuss trade cooperation and regional security

23 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.54

Military dismisses rumours about appointing new ISI chief

22 February 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.53

By-elections turn controversial and violent

19 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.50

ECP rejects 25 nomination papers after scrutiny

18 February 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.49

SC pushes for proportional representation in Senate

16 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.47

Remittances cross USD two billion for seventh consecutive month

15 February 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.46

Navies conducts counter-terrorism demonstrations at Aman-2021

13 February 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.44

FO claims Pakistan made progress on remaining FATF items

12 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.43

Justice Isa should not hear cases involving PM, says the CJP

10 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.41

Legal fraternity extends support to lawyers; condemns CDA

9 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.40

Lawyers storm into chamber IHC’s Chief Justice

05 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.36

National Assembly turns chaotic amid open vote debate

04 February 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.35

Pakistan begins nationwide vaccination drive

03 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.34

Pakistan rolls out COVID-19 vaccines

02 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.33

Government passes CPEC Authority bill

30 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.30

US seeks custody of Omar Sheikh

29 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.29

Supreme Court orders release of Omar Sheikh

28 January 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.28

Former ISI chief had links with RAW since 2008: Defence Ministry

27 January 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.27

Cabinet to table bill to hold open vote in Senate elections

25 January 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.25

Government, opposition to meet today

23 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.23

Oppositions demands new head for Broadsheet inquiry committee

22 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.22

ECP rejects open hearing of cases

21 January 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.21

Pakistan conducts another test of Shaheen-III

20 January 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.20

PDM holds protests outside the ECP

19 January 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.19

Cabinet constitutes committee to probe Broadsheet scandal

18 January 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.18

PDM to discuss ECP protests plan today

16 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.16

Vaccines will be procured in first quarter, says SAPM

15 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.15

Govt permits PDM to stage protest outside the ECP office

14 January 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.14

PTI blames agents in foreign funding case

13 January 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.13

Broadsheet revelations vindicate struggle against elite, says PM

11 January 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.11

India stalling progress of Mumbai attack case, says FO

09 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.9

Slain miners finally laid to rest

08 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.08

Pakistan successfully tests Multi-Launch Rocket System: ISPR

07 January 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.07

PM promises to visit mourning Hazaras in Quetta

06 January 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.06

Supreme Court directs ETPB to rebuild Hindu Shrine in KP

05 January 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.05

Hazara mourners refuse to bury Mach victims

04 January 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.04

Militants kill 11 Shia Hazara coal miners

02 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.02

PDM raises the pitch; targets the Establishment

30 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.214

NA speaker told to accept resignations from the opposition

29 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.213

Govt ready for dialogue with the opposition, except Fazl, Maryam

23 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.212

Govt approves the 6th National Census-2017

21 December 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.210

Pakistan asks UN to forcefully condemn the attack on UNMOGIP

18 December 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.208

Qureshi's UAE visit

17 December 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.207

Imran Khan reiterates his support for the Afghan talks

16 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.206

PTI rejects ultimatum for PM’s resignation

12 December 2020, SaturdayI Vol 1, No.204

Cabinet Reshuffle: Portfolios of three ministers changed

11 December 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.203

PM asks the opposition to rethink conducting rallies 

08 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.200

Nawaz to make a ‘decisive speech’ at the Lahore rally

07 December 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.199

Pakistan’s surging second COVID-19 wave

04 December 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.198

EU retains ban on PIA flights

01 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.195

PDM stages another power show in Multan

28 November 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.194

Qureshi talks about Kashmir and the India dossier at the OIC

27 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.193

FO says Kashmir issue is a permanent item on OIC agenda

26 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.192

Pakistan shares dossier on India with the UN

25 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.191

Asad says COVID-19 numbers worsening, urges SOPs compliance

24 November 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.190

Pakistan to set up a new intelligence committee chaired by DG-ISI

23 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.189

PDM calls for the end of PTI’s “puppet rule”

20 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.188

Imran Khan’s maiden visit to Afghanistan

19 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.187

PDM may present its reforms as legislation in Parliament

18 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.186

PDM rejects Center’s move to ban public meetings

16 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.184

GB Polls: PTI becomes the single largest party

13 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.183

Maryam softens stance, says will talk to the Army

12 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.182

Survey predicts PTI’s victory in GB elections

11 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.181

Army takes action against the officials from the ISI and Rangers

10 November 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.180

COAS and DG-ISI to brief the Parliament

09 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.179

On Gilgit-Balitistan elections

06 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.177

Farmers protest in Punjab

04 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.175

FO rejects Indian Defence Minister’s remarks on GB

03 November 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.174

Maulana Fazlur calls for a PDM meeting

30 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.172

Pakistan criticizes the Indian media

29 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.171

"We gave India a bloody nose and it's still hurting" says DG ISPR

28 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.170

Pakistan observes 'Kashmir Black Day'

27 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.169

Quetta Rally and the PDM

26 October 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.168

PDM's strong rally in Quetta

24 October 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.167

Do More, says the FATF to Pakistan

23 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.166

Pakistan's Gender Gap

22 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.165

The "Karachi incident" spirals

21 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.164

"Who surrounded Sindh Police Chief's house," asks Bilawal Bhutto

20 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.163

FM Qureshi meets with Hekmatyar

19 October 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.162

PDM's second big rally in Karachi

17 October 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.161

PDM's first rally takes off to a great start in Gujranwala

16 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.160

PDM's first rally set to take off

15 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.159

Pakistan's pre-conditions for a dialogue with India

14 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.158

Pakistan re-elected to the UNHRC

13 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.157

Pakistan and the FATF's Grey List

12 October 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.156

Maulana Adil Khan laid to rest in Karachi

09 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.154

Khalilzad in Pakistan to discuss Afghan peace

08 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.153

Pakistan to experience muted economic recovery

07 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.152

20-point 'code of conduct' to promote sectarian harmony

06 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.151

A five-year development programme for the Gilgit- Baltistan

05 October 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.150

The next FATF meeting on Pakistan

02 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.148

Targeting Nawaz Sharif and the PML-N

01 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.147

On Pakistan Democratic Movement's rally:

30 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.146

PM Imran Khan wants to bring back Nawaz Sharif at the earliest:

29 September 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.145

Shahbaz Sharif's arrest causes an upheavel:

28 September 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.144

Abdullah Abdullah in Pakistan for a three days visit:

25 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.142

The Fallouts of the All Parties Conference:

24 September 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.141

Establishment and the PML-N:

23 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.140

For the US, the priority in Pakistan is to advance human rights :

22 September 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.139

One day after the All Parties Conference:

21 September 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.138

Nawaz Sharif goes on an offensive and talks about

19 September 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.137

Kashmir will be the focus of PM Khan’s UN address, says FO

18 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.136

Pakistan’s Persisting Polio Problem:

17 September 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.135

The need for a twin strategy in south Balochistan:

16 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.134

A non-bailable arrest warrant for Nawaz Sharif:

15 September 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.133

The CPEC march continues:

11 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.130

Pakistan and the SCO

10 September 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.129

Accountability Court declares Nawaz Sharif as an absconder

09 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.128

Federal-Provincial divide over Karachi increases

07 September 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.126

On Karachi, PPP and PTI divide comes to open

05 September 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.125

Kashmir in the UN and Pakistan

02 September, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.122

Court directs Nawaz Sharif to appear before the court

01 September, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.121

Rains and Floods continue to haunt Pakistan

26 August 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.116

"General Bajwa stabilized Pak-Saudi ties"

24 August 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.114

Pakistan, China and J&K

22 August 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.113

Pakistan and China pledge to safeguard common interests

20 August 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.111

The tragedy of Scientists from Pakistan's minority communities

19 August 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.110

"Pakistan can never recognise Israel," says Imran Khan

18 August 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.109

PTI's two-year report card

15 August 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.107

Pakistan's Palestine Dilemma

14 August 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.106

Pakistan at 73: Celebrating the Independence Day

13 August 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.105

COAS Gen Bajwa to visit Saudi Arabia soon

12 August 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.104

Government and opposition agree on six FATF bills

10 August 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.102

The FATF divides within Pakistan

09 August 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.101

Pakistan This Week

08 August 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.100

National Assembly clears two FATF bills, but blocks one.

07 August 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.99

Govt decides to lift restrictions as COVID cases decline

06 August 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.98

Pakistan's continuing Kashmir frenzy

05 August 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.97

Pakistan's new Map of J&K

04 August 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.96

Kashmir obsession in Pakistan

31 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.94

Two FATF bills passed in the National Assembly

30 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.93

Religiosity in Pakistan: From Creeping to now Galloping

29 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.92

Opposition parties attempt to come together

28 July 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.91

Pakistan's internal debate on Kulbhushan Jadav

26 July 2020, Sunday I Vol 1, No.89

Pakistan This Week

23 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.86

On the abduction of a Journalist in Islamabad

19 July 2020, Sunday I Vol 1, No.82

Pakistan This Week

17 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.80

The licences are not fake but only dubious

16 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.79

On building Diamer-Bhasha dam in Gilgit-Baltistan

15 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.78

On Af-Pak Transit Trade

12 July 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No. 75

Pakistan This Week

11 July 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.74

FATF action plan to be completed at the earliest: Shaikh

08 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.71

Return of Lal Masjid Maulana

07 July 2020, Tuesday , Vol 1, No.70

Female Literacy in the Pashtun tribal regions

06 July 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.69

The problem with Pakistan Railways

02 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.65

The Curious case of "Minus One" Formula in Pakistan

30 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.63

BLA claims the attack on Stock Exchange in Karachi

28 June 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.61

Pakistan This Week

27 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.60

PTM accepts the dialogue offer, but wants CBMs

24 June 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.57

Reviewing Pakistan's Space Programme

23 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.56

Imran Khan says he was against the idea of lockdown

21 June 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.54

Pakistan This Week

20 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.53

Budgets presented in KP, and in Gilgit-Baltistan

19 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.52

PTI tries to get the BNP back into coalition,

18 June 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.51

Baloch partner of the PTI government leaves the coalition

15 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.48

The PTI government invites the PTM for a dialogue

14 June 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.47

Pakistan This Week

13 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.46, Special Brief

Pakistan Budget 2020-21: The First Cut

12 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.44, Special Brief

Pakistan’s Economic Survey 2019-20

07 June 2020, Sunday I Vol 1, No.38

Pakistan This Week

05 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.36

Highest COVID Spike

04 June 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.35

Imran receives a briefing at the ISI HQ

03 June 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.34

Covid cases spike and Lahore becomes the epicentre

01 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.32

Drivers of Karachi Violence

30 May 2020, Saturday, No 1, No.30

Gwadar port ready for the Afghan goods

29 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.29

Pakistan remembers 28 May Nuclear Tests

24 May 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.24

Pakistan This Week

22 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.22

The missing girls of Pakistan

21 May 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.21

Locusts threaten Pakistan's food security

17 May 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No 17

Pakistan This Week

15 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.15

Disregard for SOPs peaks Covid-19 cases

14 May 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No 14

Violence in Afghanistan and the Media in Pakistan

12 May 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No 12

Smart Lockdown, SOPs vs Social Realities

9 May 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No 9

Record COVID-19 spike in a single day;