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A Grim Diagnosis

Global Misperceptions

By Amal Kamal Imagine a ship caught in a storm—its sail tattered as waves crash relentlessly against its hull. This is Pakistan’s healthcare system, steering a sea of crises, only to find itself sinking under the weight of long-term neglect, inadequate resources, and systemic inefficiencies. For a country of over 240 million people, the condition of healthcare reflects a disturbing tale of mismanagement, where millions are left without access to necessary medical services, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain an outlying dream. According to the World Bank, Pakistan spends merelyRead More


Pakistan, Belarus agree to cooperate for strengthening of justice system

Pakistan, Belarus agree to cooperate for strengthening of justice system

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP): Pakistan and Belarus have agreed to share experiences and cooperate for betterment of law and justice system through digitalization, capacity building for prosecutors and attorneys, legal education and awareness and legislative drafting. A meeting between Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, and Minister of Justice for Belarus, Kovalenko Evgeny took place on Monday. The meeting was marked by a spirit of warmth and mutual respect, as both leaders expressed their ardent desire to further fortify the existing bilateral relations between the nations. TheRead More


SCP disposes of suo moto notice against Azam Swati

Azam Swati resigns as Federal Minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP):The Supreme Court disposed of a suo moto notice against Former Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Azam Swati. The notice was taken by the then Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on the basis of misuse of authority and transferring Islamabad Police Chief for not siding with the Minister’s son in a personal land dispute. The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court was headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and comprising Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi and Justice MusarratRead More


‘Nation has rejected politics of ‘chaos and anarchy’

‘Nation has rejected politics of ‘chaos and anarchy’

The minister said the people of Pakistan wanted the politics of progress and welfare which is manifested by the people-friendly initiatives of the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. DNA RAWALPINDI: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Monday called out the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for pursuing the politics of “chaos and anarchy”, citing its violent conspiracy of May 9 arson. Talking to the media at the Nur Khan Airbase, the minister said the people of Pakistan wanted the politics of progress and welfare which isRead More


PTI adamant to reach D-Chowk

With eyes on D-Chowk, Gandapur-led PTI convoy enters 'within limits of Islamabad'

Ali Amin Gandapur caravan reaches Islamabad; Bushra BiBi directs workers to be ready for a long battle Ansar M Bhatti ISLAMABAD, NOV 25 /DNA/ – Negotiations between leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government committee regarding the location for sit-in were underway till filling of this report. The PTI leaders were adamant to reach the D-Chowk come what may. The Government has offered PTI to stage its sit-in at the Peshawar Morr. The sources claim the PTI leaders have rejected the proposal. The government’s committee, which includes NationalRead More


JCP names nine judges for Sindh high court constitutional benches

JCP names nine judges for Sindh high court constitutional benches

ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday named nine judges for the constitutional benches in the Sindh High Court (SHC) by a majority of eleven to four. The third meeting of the JCP under the 26th Constitutional Amendment was held with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi in the chair at the top court in Islamabad. The sole agenda of the meeting was formation of constitutional benches with the SHC. “Following an extensive and thoughtful exchange of views, the commission considered the formationRead More