Over the past several decades, TB control programmes have made significant progress in expanding diagnosis and treatment services. Success has traditionally been measured by programme indicators, such as detecting 70% of estimated TB cases and successfully treating 8

As the fierce heat of early June descends like a heavy mantle upon the plains of South Asia, it brings with it a trial as ancient as the rivers that carve through these lands. In Pakistan and across the adjacent regions, the sun beats down with unsparing intensity, drying the soil into cracked ea

In the grand ledger of history, it has repeatedly been witnessed that whenever Pakistan, through the boundless mercy of the Almighty, secures a position of respect and dignity among the nations of the world or draws a breath of relief amid its many challenges, the forces of terrorism are swiftly

Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah's mangled corpse was being paraded on the back of an elephant through the alleys and markets of Murshidabad! The purpose was to inform the residents of Murshidabad that Siraj had been killed! Proximity to, distance from, and strategies of power sealed the fate of Bengal

The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra is not merely a pilgrimage to the sacred cave shrine of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas—it is one of the finest examples of India's unity, resilience, and shared cultural heritage. It reflects the timeless truth that India's greatest strength lies in its diver

In the shifting currents of international affairs, Pakistan has emerged as a beacon of mediation and restraint, a metaphor for peace in a world often fractured by discord. Where once global perceptions painted the nation in hues of suspicion and instability, today a profound t

Only 54 months are left to deliver on the promise of gender equality (SDG-5), and health and wellbeing (SDG-3) by 2030. But the sense of urgency and purpose is acutely missing and instead of going forward, in many instances we are slipping backwards. Growing anti-rights and an

The Arria-Formula Meeting of the United Nations Security Council on “Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security”, held at UN Headquarters in New York on 23 June 2026, highlighted a fundamental tr

In every era, humanity confronts defining tests that separate right from wrong. Few figures embody this distinction with greater clarity and enduring power than Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). His stand at Karbala transcends sectarian history and sp

There is an old and wise Urdu saying that a single dirty fish can pollute the entire pond. The truth of this proverb has once again been laid bare in the verdant hills and valleys of Azad Kashmir, where generations of peace-loving people have lived in harmony, sharing one another’s joy

The Constitution of Pakistan, under its Articles 20 and 25, guarantees equal rights and religious freedom to all citizens, regardless of religion. The Pakistan that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had envisioned in his historic speech on August 11, 1947, was one in which minorities wer

The memorandum of understanding the MoU between USA And Iran signed virtually at France (https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5929356-trump-signs-iran-agreement/ ) has been termed by strategy experts in the USA etc as total surrender by the USA to Iran (https://x.com/SenAlexPadilla/status/

In the grand tapestry of international affairs, where peace prizes have long been the preserve of singular visionaries or dedicated institutions, a remarkable chapter has now been inscribed in the name of an entire nation. On Thursday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif set his signat

In an era where glowing screens dominate our attention and digital ephemera increasingly replace the permanence of paper, a Pakistani film dares to reclaim the sanctity of the printed word. Vellichor, a 40-minute original literary thriller, arrives as both cinematic meditation and cultural s

There are approximately 2.6 billion Christians worldwide, representing 33% of the global population. Most Christians in Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom are in majority and enjoy prosperous lives with access to extensive social and economic opportunities. Others live in