Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Dar expresss solidarity with Kashmiri and Palestinian women
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 /DNA/ – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, issued a message reaffirming the nation’s commitment to the empowerment and rights of women and girls. In his statement, Senator Dar lauded the transformative role of women in society, describing them as essential drivers of inclusive development, responsive governance, and sustainable peace. He highlighted that Pakistan’s constitutional guarantees of equality and protection against discrimination form the bedrock of the country’s efforts. The Foreign Minister detailed Pakistan’s comprehensiveRead More
London’s billionaire faces allegations of over 600 mass evictions
Monitoring Report LONDON: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has written to billionaire Asif Aziz over allegations that his property firm is carrying out “mass evictions” of London residents through the use of soon-to-be banned Section 21 notices at over 600 flats in several parts of London to escape an upcoming law which will favour tenants. Criterion Capital, a real estate company which also owns the Trocadeo building in Leicester Square, said it was inaccurate to state that hundreds of residents had been served eviction notices but declined to share exactlyRead More
India eye T20 history, New Zealand hunt maiden World Cup
AHMEDABAD: India’s bid to become the first team to retain the Twenty20 World Cup will collide with New Zealand’s quest for a maiden global white-ball crown when the finalists step on to the field at the world’s largest cricket stadium on Sunday. The 20-team tournament will end in an Ahmedabad amphitheatre where more than 100,000 fans will expect a gladiatorial slugfest and most will hope for a home triumph. The stands will transform into a sea of blue for Suryakumar Yadav’s men but India do not have particularly sweet memoriesRead More
The Presidency and the Politics of Global Intervention
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal Power has always tested the character of those who possess it. When authority falls into the hands of an individual, the desires rooted deep within human nature often grow stronger. Yet history also bears witness to personalities who restrained their ambitions, controlled their impulses, and earned respect not through the display of power but through its careful limitation. The exercise of authority, therefore, has long remained a measure of moral discipline as much as political capability. The history of the presidency of the United States offersRead More
The Uncertain Endgame of the Iran War
Qamar Bashir The war between the United States–Israel alliance and Iran has entered a complex phase where battlefield destruction has not translated into political collapse. The campaign began with clearly articulated objectives: dismantle Iran’s nuclear capability, destroy its ballistic missile infrastructure, degrade its naval forces, and eliminate the networks through which Iran projects power across the Middle East. In the early stages of the conflict, large-scale aerial operations targeted missile depots, drone launch facilities, naval installations, command centers, and strategic infrastructure deep inside Iranian territory, including several high-value targets aroundRead More
Pakistan’s fuel price debacle: a ruthless assault on the poor
EDITORIAL In a move that has ignited widespread fury across Pakistan, the government has hiked petroleum prices by an staggering Rs 55 per liter, pushing petrol to Rs 321.17 and diesel to Rs 335.86 effective March 7, 2026. This abnormal surge, amid escalating Middle East tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US, has been slammed by citizens as profoundly unfair, exacerbating the economic hardships of the common man while the elite remain insulated. The decision comes at a time when global oil prices have spiked due to the closure of theRead More

