The day began with special prayers in mosques and other places of worship across the country, seeking eternal peace for Quaid-e-Azam and invoking blessings for the nation’s progress and prosperity. Commemorative events were held in most cities and towns, honoring his pivotal role in securing an independent homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent. In his message, President Asif Ali Zardari praised Quaid-e-Azam for providing Muslims with not only a homeland but also dignity, identity, and self-respect. He highlighted Quaid-e-Azam’s vision of a progressive and inclusive nation where all citizens enjoy equal rights and opportunities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Defence of Human Rights (DHR), led by activist Amina Masood Janjua, has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent performance report from the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIED). The report claims to have resolved an unusually high number of cases in a single month. In response to these claims, DHR stated that the commission’s handling of 103 cases in just one month is deeply troubling, suggesting that none of these matters received a proper hearing. According to a DHR statement issued on Thursday, this rapid pace implies that cases were dismissed after only a few minutes of review. The…
In mid-August in Washington, DC, the focus was on soybeans, a crop with a significant impact on global food security. At Soy Connext 2025, an event organized by the U.S. Soybean Export Council, over 700 participants from 59 countries gathered to discuss how soy can help feed a growing world. Trade teams from 34 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, toured American farms and ports. They witnessed firsthand the innovation and reliability that make U.S. soy a trusted and sustainable source of food and energy worldwide. The scale of the soybean industry is vast. In 2024, U.S. soy…
A division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), consisting of Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Mohammad Azam Khan, approved a plea for an expedited hearing on the couple’s sentence suspension applications. Barrister Salman Safdar, counsel for Imran Khan, argued that the petitions had not been scheduled for a hearing despite five dates being set, citing repeated delays from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). “Sometimes the Bureau does not appoint a prosecutor and sometimes it seeks more time,” the barrister stated. He emphasized that while neither Imran Khan nor his wife had ever sought relief on medical…
The flood situation has escalated, particularly after Indian authorities issued alerts about rising water levels at Ganda Singh Wala and Ferozepur a few days ago, which triggered renewed evacuations along the Sutlej River. Although water levels have receded slightly in some areas, the overall flood threat remains severe, with rescue and relief operations extended across multiple districts. At Panjnad Headworks on the Chenab River, water discharge surged to an exceptionally high level, crossing 668,000 cusecs. This surge of 100,000 cusecs within a 24-hour period led to mass evacuations in Alipur tehsil. In a late-night development, a protective dyke near the…
Indian Man Beheaded by Co-Worker After Minor Dispute in Dallas Report by: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas – A horrifying incident in East Dallas, Texas, has shocked the Indian community, where a 50-year-old Indian-origin man was brutally murdered and beheaded by his co-worker in front of his wife and teenage son. The gruesome attack took place on the morning of September 10 at the Downtown Suites Motel on Samuell Boulevard, where the victim, Chandra Nagamallaiah, had been serving as a manager for the past three years. According to Dallas police, the dispute began when Nagamallaiah and the suspect, Yordanis Cobos-Martinez,…
Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution — Why Did This Dream Remain Unfulfilled in Pakistan? By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada It was night in Nepal, but no ordinary night. When buildings burned in the darkness, the sky, for the first time, covered its eyes with the smoke of its own city. The streets of Kathmandu were filled with noise, the sky with smoke, and the alleys echoed with the sound of running footsteps. These were the youth of a small state degrees in their pockets and the anguish of unemployment in their hearts. who had suddenly become the central characters of history.…
While smoking is commonly associated with cancer and lung disease, its impact on health is far broader. It not only endangers the smoker but also poses significant risks to future generations. Research shows that smoking reduces fertility in both men and women, complicates labor, and increases the risk of stillbirth, birth defects, and infant death. Vaping, often seen as a “cool” alternative, is no safer and carries many of the same long-term risks. Impact on Maternal and Child Health According to experts, toxins like nicotine and carbon monoxide in tobacco directly affect sperm and eggs, leading to reduced…
With the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is on the verge of taking the title of the world’s wealthiest person from Elon Musk. Ellison’s fortune skyrocketed by more than $100 billion on Wednesday as Oracle shares surged following the company’s forecast for massive revenue growth. According to Forbes’ real-time billionaire’s index, Ellison’s total wealth has climbed to approximately $406 billion, while Musk’s is around $440 billion. However, a Bloomberg index placed Ellison’s wealth slightly ahead, naming him the richest person. The discrepancy in the tallies is due to different methods for estimating their vast holdings.…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unveiled a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at increasing Pakistan’s tax-to-GDP ratio from its current 10.24% to 18% in the medium term. This plan, which was approved by the prime minister in October 2024, was presented to business leaders in a recent briefing. Key features of the plan include: Target Breakdown: The FBR’s contribution is projected to rise to 14%, with an additional 3% from provincial revenues and 1% from the petroleum levy, totaling the 18% target. Focus on Technology and Digitization: The FBR aims to close a significant tax gap by leveraging technology…
