Monday, June 29th, 2026
The US and Iran conflict and the impact on the World
BY: Sadaf Khaliq The Iran vs. U.S. rivalry is far from a two-way battle it’s a fault line, and its rumbles echo from the Middle East’s oil markets to South Asia’s grain markets. To understand what this war really is, and how it can be ended, it is important to see beyond the headlines and to recognize the underlying dynamics of these two countries, which keep them locked in war. A War Unlike OthersWar strategy over history has been always the same, to neutralize the strengths of their rivals byRead More
Education Reform Begins with Trust
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Public education systems thrive on trust. They depend not only on policies, budgets and infrastructure but also on the confidence that exists between governments, teachers and communities. Once that trust begins to erode, even the most ambitious reform agenda struggles to deliver meaningful results. The latest controversy surrounding Punjab’s Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, serves as a reminder that words spoken from positions of authority can either strengthen that trust or weaken it. The controversy erupted after a video clip circulated on social media showing theRead More
Manhunt underway after inmates escape from prison van in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, JUN 29: Police launched a search operation after 14 prisoners escaped from a prisoner van in Kahuta, recapturing four inmates, a spokesperson for the Rawalpindi police said on Monday. According to the spokesperson, senior officers have been asked to submit a report regarding the incident, while an investigation has also been initiated under the supervision of senior officials. At least four escaped prisoners have been arrested again during the search operation, the spokesperson said, adding that special teams were working to arrest the remaining 10 suspects. The spokesperson saidRead More
14 prisoners escape from prison
DNA RAWALPINDI: As many as 14 under-trial prisoners escaped from a prisoner van on Monday while being transported from Kahuta to Adiala jail after overpowering security guards, prompting police to launch a search operation, a statement said. “Following reports of prisoners escaping from a prison van in the Sihala area of Rawalpindi, CPO Hamdani took notice of the incident and directed senior officers to immediately reach the scene, submit a report, and launch an operation,” said a statement by a Rawalpindi Police spokesperson. However, the police spokesperson added that fourRead More
ICC unveils qualification system for LA Olympics 2028 cricket competition
DUBAI, JUN 29: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed the qualification pathway for the sport’s historic return to the Olympics at the Los Angeles Games 2028 after a 128-year hiatus. The men’s and women’s cricket competitions at the LA 2028 will feature six teams each, with Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania all guaranteed representation. Out of the six spots, five will be decided through a combination of existing ICC events and ICC T20I rankings, according to the existing Future Tour Programme (FTP) structure, shared the apex body onRead More
Govt orders crackdown on Afghan nationals living without visas
ISLAMABAD, JUN 29: The interior ministry has ordered law enforcement agencies nationwide to arrest Afghan citizens without visas from July 10 as part of an intensifying deportation drive. In a letter dated July 28 — addressed to all four provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and Islamabad administrations — the ministry directed law enforcement agencies to “expedite the repatriation/deportation” of Afghan nationals living illegally in the country. The ministry said that “with effect from 10 July, 2026, any Afghan national found residing in Pakistan without a valid visa shallRead More