The Sindh government is set to ignite patriotic fervor with the launch of the Azadi Safari Train, a special initiative to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, 2025, under the theme “Jashn-e-Azadi – Ma’raka-e-Haq” (Battle for Truth). Departing from Karachi Cantt Station on August 13 and returning the following evening, the train will journey...
Karachi, Pakistan’s bustling economic hub, faces a dire water shortage as its population has skyrocketed from 9.6 million in 2003 to nearly 30 million today, according to recent census data. Mayor Murtaza Wahab, in a press conference held in Karachi on August 7, 2025, addressed these challenges head-on, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to delivering on...
On August 6, 2025, sources revealed that the Sindh Assembly is actively considering a proposal to align the salaries and privileges of its lawmakers with those of the Punjab Assembly, marking a significant step toward addressing long-standing demands for equitable compensation. The initiative, discussed in a recent meeting between Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani...
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified nine lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including prominent figures such as Omar Ayub Khan, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, and Senator Shibli Faraz, the Opposition Leader in the Senate. The ECP notification specifies that the disqualified lawmakers include five National Assembly members, one...
Muhammad Amir Siddiqui, of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), tabled a resolution in the Sindh Assembly to issue a commemorative currency note honoring “Maarka-e-Haq” (The Battle of Truth). This initiative aims to celebrate the triumph of Pakistan’s unwavering spirit and unity, symbolized by the term “Baniyan al-Marsoos” (a fortified structure), which...
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Qaiser announced that the party’s founder, Imran Khan, could be released from detention within an hour but firmly rejected any notion of striking a deal for his freedom. Speaking at a press conference in Swabi, Qaiser emphasized PTI’s commitment to a peaceful protest on August 5, marking the anniversary...
On August 3, 2025, India reaffirmed its commitment to continue purchasing oil from Russia, undeterred by U.S. warnings and threats of tariffs. Indian officials clarified that no directive has been issued to halt or reduce oil imports from Russia, the country’s largest supplier, accounting for roughly 35% of India’s crude oil needs. Long-term contracts with...
The federal government has ordered the closure of all Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets across Pakistan, ending a 54-year-old state-run retail chain that provided affordable essentials to millions of low-income households. The decision, finalized on July 31, 2025, has left over 11,000 employees jobless, sparking widespread concern about economic fallout and worker welfare. The Ministry...
India has escalated its diplomatic efforts against Pakistan by submitting a controversial statement by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Gandapur, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reportedly claimed on July 25, 2025, that Pakistani authorities arrest Taliban members, but certain state institutions, including the Inter-Services...
On July 30, 2025, Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to review the progress of Pakistan’s ambitious telemedicine project, a transformative initiative aimed at delivering healthcare to the doorstep of millions. Joined by the Joint Secretary Health, Director General Development, and a Special Consultant on Telemedicine, the meeting focused on...