Last year, I forewarned how the flour mill mafia convinced an inexperienced chief minister to break the state's promise to purchase wherat from farmers. Now, we're forced to import 3/5 MMT of low-quality wheat. But that works out well for some—while the farmers are left to suffer

Pakistan's security establishment gets a big shoutout from U.S. President Trump in his State of the Union address.

David Miller of South Africa soured New Zealand’s semifinal victory as he battered Kiwi bowlers in the last three overs. From 52 to a stunning century in just three overs—pure carnage! Though SA fell short, he made sure New Zealand's victory wasn’t easy. A knock to remember!

The unfolding rapprochement between the USA and Taliban represents a pragmatic but inherently unstable new chapter in Afghanistan's troubled history with uncertain prospects for Afghanistan's long-suffering population and for regional stability. linkedin.com/pulse/usa-tali…

*** Action taken on the story by The_Nation **** CM Punjab orders free treatment center for affected AIDS children - Seeks plan to eradicate Aids !! humenglish.com/pakistan/tauns…

This happened in Punjab Assembly yesterday following the announcement of Kisan package by Maryam Nawaz Sharif Treasury lawmakers break ranks to criticise government’s wheat policy nation.com.pk/17-Apr-2025/tr… via @the_nation

Breaking: After announcing suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, India surprises Pakistan. Instead of stopping water, it releases extra water into Jhelum River. Experts now debating whether it’s a warning, a gesture of goodwill, or just Delhi forgetting to close the tap.

Following a freeze in relations in the wake of Pahalgam episode, India takes cross-border trade to the next level. Now exporting fish directly into Pakistan via the Jhelum River. No customs, no paperwork, just vibes." 😀

If India were winning, neither the USA would have intervened before Pakistan was sufficiently subdued, nor would India have acceded to prior to getting its terms dictated.Remember Kargil when India acceded to ceasefire after dictating its terms. linkedin.com/pulse/india-pa…

What is“Ghonda Act” unveiled by Punjab home department yesterday. Here is the detail. The proposed law provides a legal framework for the identification, surveillance, and prevention of individuals considered a threat to public peace and social welfare. The law defines a

PA Speaker opposes new bill that identifies ‘Ghondas’ nation.com.pk/27-May-2025/pa… via The_Nation

Acute petrol shortage grips all of Gilgit-Baltistan for the 2nd day. Thousands of tourists are stranded, unable to proceed to their next destinations. Despite ample reserves at Jaglot depot, fuel supply to stations has been halted without explanation. PSO outlets have limited

When women lead, the results speak for themselves. Research shows that peace agreements involving women are 50% more likely to endure for at least 15 years. On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, I've shared my reflections with The_Nation. nation.com.pk/24-Jun-2025/wh…

Pathetic performance by PIA. Two flights from Gilgit to Islamabad were abruptly cancelled on June 28 with no explanation. Passengers weren’t rebooked the next day, forcing them to endure a grueling road journey to Islamabad instead. Shameful treatment of travelers.

Weather in Gilgit and Islamabad was fit for takeoff/landing on June 28. It can be verified from the Met department. Even if bad weather was a factor, flights could have been rescheduled the same day. If it was a technical fault, passengers should have been accommodated on the

In a presser, Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan has defended his decision to send a disqualification reference against 26 opposition lawmakers to the Election Commission of Pakistan. As he elaborated on the issue, he appeared at times to cite Articles 62 and 63 of the

A scuffle broke out in Punjab Assembly today during a heated debate over Opposition Leader Ahmad Khan Bachar’s sentencing. PTI’s Khalid Dogar slapped PML-N’s Hassan Riaz. After failed reconciliation efforts, Dogar was suspended for 15 sessions.

Pakistani security officials reject Indian media spin on COAS US visit nation.com.pk/10-Aug-2025/pa… DG ISPR

Donald J. Trump is a polarising figure whose leadership style, public persona, and decision-making echo the qualities Sophocles gave Creon: authoritarianism, hubris, defiance of established norms, and the elevation of personal loyalty above principles. shahidhraja.medium.com/donald-trump-a…