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According to the Foreign Office’s statement on 18 September, Kashmir would be the focal point of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September. The spokesman also informed that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi would virtually participate in the UNGA’s high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and other such engagements. The FO also rejected India’s request for the appointment of a foreign lawyer in the Jadhav case and expressed concerns regarding India’s military buildup.
Quotable
During the weekly media briefing, FO Spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said “Due to restrictions imposed by the local government in New York, there will be no in-person high-level participation from outside. Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the General Assembly on Friday, 25th September”. He said: “... Jammu and Kashmir dispute will certainly be an important component of the Prime Minister’s UNGA address. Let me reiterate that Jammu and Kashmir dispute continues to remain a Foreign Policy priority for Pakistan”.
On India’s military buildup
Reacting to the formal induction of India’s first five of the 36 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF) (which are being celebrated as a game changer by the IAF), he accused New Delhi of amassing military capabilities beyond India’s genuine security needs. Mr. Chaudhry said “Pakistan has been consistently highlighting the risk of massive Indian arms buildup as well as their offensive security doctrine and force postures, which are adversely affecting strategic stability in South Asia”. “The world community must dissuade India from its disproportionate arms buildup which could lead to an arms race in South Asia,” he added.
Highlights from PM Khan’s speech at the 74th UNGA in 2019
Imran Khan criticised the revocation of Article 370 by the incumbent Indian government; called it an illegal annexation; and highlighted the sufferings of the Kashmiris. He also criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s RSS inspired ideology and anti-Pakistan rhetoric. (“PM Imran minces no words at UN, calls out Modi govt for oppression of Kashmiris,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
The 75thUNGA session will include a summit on biodiversity; a meeting to promote and commemorate the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons; and an event to commemorate the United Nation’s 75thanniversary. The UNGA session’s centerpiece, the general debate, would commence on 22 September. The upcoming 75thsession is unique as for the first time the leaders would not be attending the meetings in person. The recorded video statements by heads of states would be introduced and played “as live” in the UNGA by the respective country’s envoy. (“PM’s UN address on 25th will focus on Kashmir issue,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Cabinet Committee on Enforced Disappearances seeks reports on disappearances
During the first meeting Cabinet Committee on Enforced Disappearances, convened at the Ministry of Law and Justice on 18 September, the issue of the swelling incidence of disappearances in Pakistan was appraised. The federal cabinet directed high-level committee, chaired by the Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Farogh Naseem, sought detailed reports from intelligence agencies, police and district administrations to counter the problem. The federal minister also urged participants to adhere by the mandate provided by the cabinet to figure out the causes and reasons for the enforced disappearances and submit recommendations to curb the incidence of such occurrences. The Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari was also in attendance. (“Panel on enforced disappearances seeks reports from police, other agencies,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Mr Nassem directed Islamabad Capital Territory Director General Syeda Shafaq Hashmi, Inspector General of Police Amir Zulfiqar and the Inter-Services Intelligence, the Intelligence Bureau and the interior ministry to provide information regarding the disappearances in the commission’s next meeting, expected to be convened next week. He also raised serious questions to the police officials.
The scathing ICJ verdict
An International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) briefing paper on “Entrenching Impunity, Denying Redress: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan” lamented that although the COIED has successfully traced the whereabouts of missing persons in various cases, no apparent effort to curb the heinous crime has been observed. The ICJ observed that the COIED failed to address the issue. An ICJ legal and policy director Ian Seiderman said “This commission has failed in holding even a single perpetrator of enforced disappearance responsible in its nine years”. “A commission that does not address impunity, nor facilitate justice for victims and their families, can certainly not be considered effective,” he added.
In March 2011, the COIED headed by Justice Javed Iqbal, was constituted to trace the whereabouts of missing persons and to pin down accountability on organisations or individuals for the disappearances. (“ICJ assails performance of probe body on enforced disappearances,”Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Pakistani scientist joins the governing body of Europe’s leading public university
Mishal Khan, a Pakistani scientist has been elected to the governing body of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) which has been at the forefront of research on COVID-19 in recent months. The governing body known as the council is largely responsible for operational and strategic management at a time when other public health institutions are playing a vital role in the pandemic. The announcement of Mishal Khan’s appointment was made by the chair of LSHTM Council, Don Roberts known for his position as the chairman of the London Stock Exchange Group. (“Pakistani joins governing body of Europe’s varsity,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Previously…
The new addition comes in a month after Pakistan-born astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala was named the new dean of a top American institute the MIT School of Science, one of the five schools of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mavalvala is renowned for her work in gravitational-wave detection as a leading member of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). MIT President L. Rafael Reif stated that Mavalvala is a deft, collaborative problem-solver who is a generous colleague and an incomparable mentor. The astrophysicist finished her PhD from MIT in 1997 and also received the prestigious MacArthur Foundation Award in 2016. “Pakistan-born astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala named dean of MIT School of Science,” Dawn, 18 August 2020)
In-Brief
INTERNAL
Opposition’s Agenda in the All Parties Conference
An opinion column in the Dawn chalks out two possible agendas for the opposition for Sunday’s multiparty conference (MPC). 1) Target to remove the government before its term expires in 2023 or 2) let the government complete its term but make life difficult for it.
To remove the government before 2023, the author suggests five ways. This includes a no confidence vote, change in the PTI’s leadership, a nationwide opposition dharna, opposition’s resignation from the National Assembly, and forging a consensus between Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman. However, the above options could jeopardisethe opposition; it may result in political chaos and even violence with unpredictable consequences.
To make life difficult for the government, the opposition can become more vocal in the Parliament and the media; these actions have so far not worked in favour of the opposition. The opposition could hit the streets provided there’s definite outcome and objective and it can sustain these efforts till 2023. Would the opposition risk to peak so early? Perhaps not and the opposition may surprise everyone on Sunday with something different altogether. (“What does the opposition want?” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Nawaz Sharif to participate in virtual multiparty conference
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif will attend a virtual multiparty conference led by the opposition scheduled to be held on 20 September. This would be his first meeting in more than a year ever since he flew to London for medical treatment. Senator Musadik Malik confirmed Mr Sharif’s participation on a show hosted by Samaa TV and added that Maryam Nawaz would be present in the meeting as well. The conference would be held to formulate a strategy to counter Imran Khan’s government over bad governance, sugar and wheat scandals and inflation. (Aamir Yasin and Atika Rehman, “Nawaz to virtually participate in multiparty conference,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Sarena Isa refuses to accept tax liability, criticizes FBR chairman
Sarena Isa, the wife of Supreme Court judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa refused to accept a tax liability of Rs 35 million declared by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). She alleged that a “team of Imran Khan” which included Zulfiqar Ahmed from the FSB fabricated a false case against her and therefore intended to file an appeal against the order. Mrs Isa claimed that Mr Ahmed’s temporary appointment is fixed for the duration of her case. (Malik Asad, “Justice Isa’s wife refuses to accept Rs 35m tax liability,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Justice Isa is expected to take over as the Chief Justice of Pakistan Supreme Court in 2023. In 2019, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Amanullah Kunrani accused the government of tarnishing Justice Isa’s reputation after his verdicts on two cases where he held a section of law enforcing agencies for patronage and failure. The cases were related to a violent sit-in by a religious group in Islamabad in 2018 and the killing of lawyers in a suicide attack in Quetta in 2016. (Islamuddin Sajid, “Pakistan top court dismisses reference against judge,” Anadolu Agency, 20 June 2020)
Controversy in the joint session of the Parliament
The opposition was unable to block ‘controversial’ legislation despite having a majority in the joint session of the Parliament on 16 September. This enabled the government to pass eight bills including three related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). It was estimated that 53 members, mostly from the opposition, did not participate in the joint session of the Parliament which prompted the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples (PPP) in deciding to take action against the members. (“53 MPs were absent from Parliament’s joint session,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
The opposition, however, had reiterated that they were never against the FATF-related legislation except on bills which were involving violation of basic human rights and freedom. PML-N Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal and PPP leader Sherry Rehman said that the worst kind of rigging was committed in vote count during the joint session of the Parliament. They believe that the FATF was a reason for the government to victimise the opposition leaders by calling them traitors. The (Muhammad Anis, “Joint sitting: Opposition accuses govt of rigging in vote count,” The News International, 19 September 2020)
Pakistan Bar Association organises All Parties Conference
An editorial in The News International, focuses on the All Parties Conference organised by the Pakistan Bar Association on Wednesday. The conference - attended by mainstream opposition leaders, lawyers, journalists and others - raised questions about lack of accountability, loss of civil rights freedom and crackdown on press freedom.
Though these concerns were backed by Shahbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto, the editorial questions whether these concerns could be addressed given there is lack of unity among political parties; there are rumours that Shahbaz Sharif is dissatisfied with his own party and may be planning strategies of his own.
The lawyers and Pakistan Bar Association have, however, have given a framework and a set of recommendations which can help the country move towards democracy. (“Calling all parties,”The News International, 19 September 2020)
PAKISTAN’S WORLD VIEW
Pakistan and regional trade
An editorial in the Dawn, explains why Pakistan has poor trade relations with South Asian countries except Sri Lanka as Pakistan has decided to establish markets along borders with Afghanistan and Iran to boost trade. It highlights that Pakistan’s exports to and imports from neighbouring countries fell between 2011 and 2018.
Trade relations with India have been hindered due to the Kashmir dispute. Due to this, Pakistan has limited access to markets beyond India. On the west, though Afghanistan remains an important trade partner, internal security issues and a trust gap between the two states restrict trade. This also blocks Pakistan’s access to other Central Asian markets and seals the fate of a trade corridor connecting South Asia with the Central Asian Republics. Pakistan can access these markets through China but that route that remains closed five months owing to the harsh weather
Intra-regional trade is important for in economic development and GDP growth. Regional trade constitutes 65 percent of the EU’s international trade. This figure is 35 percent and 25 percent in East Asia and Southeast Asia respectively while it is a mere 5 percent in South Asia. Pakistan alone cannot resolve the intra-regional trade issue; all stakeholders should work towards regional cooperation for faster economic growth and peace in the region. (“Regional Trade,” Dawn, 19 September 2020)
Arab Cultural Narcissism
An opinion column in theDawn cautions Pakistan about the cultural narcissism that has prevailed in the Arab world. The author outlines that Arab nations, which have understood that the oil economy will eventually fall, are pumping money into science and education. Though a respectable science journal praises Arab countries’ progress - going by the number of research papers published from universities - there is no other evidence to support the narrative of the Arab world being a scientific powerhouse.
The author says that Arab culture is self-absorbed and self-congratulatory; it is narcissistic. The culture fails to be innovative and lives in the glorious past of Islamic achievements.
There are some signs of hope today in the Arab world; many are moving up the learning curve. There is wider media access and more personal freedoms, particularly for women. With these arguments, the author shifts focus to Pakistan.
Referring to Pakistanis’ new-found obsession with the Ertugrul drama series, the author says the country is building its own narcissistic illusions based on its Turkic-Islamic past. Further, under the PTI’s Single National Curriculum, there is increased religious content and rote-learning and an absence of world history, philosophy, epistemology, or comparative religions. (“Arab Cultural Narcissism.”Dawn, 19 September 2020)
India and Afghanistan
An opinion column in The Nation, claims that India is derailing the peace process in Afghanistan. The authors say that India, which has invested around $3bn into Afghanistan in the last 15 years, was “fuelling the war machine.”
The authors believe that “India armed the Afghan forces as well as terrorist entities like IS and TTP with a view to target Taliban freedom fighters.” According to the article, India’s objectives in the region were to befriend anti-Pakistan outfits and penetrate the area east of River Indus including Balochistan to support proxy war against Pakistan.
The column further says that as the Taliban regime fell, India and the RAW’s facade came down as Afghanistan later became the centre of the power game led by the US and approximately 40 intelligence agencies pursuing individual agendas. To support this claim, the authors point out to Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat insisting on talking to the Taliban during the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
The authors conclude by urging Afghanistan to “realise that the RAW and Indian government has blood of many of the Taliban martyrs on their hands.” (“How India targets Afghanistan,”The Nation, 19 September 2020)
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Editorials and Opinions reflect on International Women Day in Pakistan
06 March 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.65
05 March 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.64
04 March 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.63
03 March 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.62
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27 February 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.58
Ready to resolve issues with India through dialogue, says Imran
26 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.57
25 February 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.56
Intelligence agencies working under PM responsible for rigging, says Maryam
24 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.55
Pakistan, Sri Lanka discuss trade cooperation and regional security
23 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.54
22 February 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.53
20 February 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.51
PML-N starts celebrations as unofficial results show party’s lead
19 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.50
18 February 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.49
17 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.48
IMF, Pakistan reach agreement of EFF after Islamabad increases power tariffs
16 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.47
Remittances cross USD two billion for seventh consecutive month
15 February 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.46
Navies conducts counter-terrorism demonstrations at Aman-2021
13 February 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.44
12 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.43
Justice Isa should not hear cases involving PM, says the CJP
11 February 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.42
Government approves 25 per cent increase in employees’ salary
10 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.41
9 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.40
08 February 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.39
UN Report says the TTP responsible for over 100 cross-border attacks
06 February 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.37
Kashmir at liberty to choose independence or accession to Pakistan, says PM Khan
05 February 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.36
04 February 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.35
03 February 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.34
02 February 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.33
01 February 2021, Sunday I Vol 2, No.32
PTI may be the single largest party, but may not have the majority in Senate says an analysis
30 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.30
29 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.29
28 January 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.28
Former ISI chief had links with RAW since 2008: Defence Ministry
27 January 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.27
26 January 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.26
Government is "begging before the opposition for talks" says Maryam
25 January 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.25
23 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.23
Oppositions demands new head for Broadsheet inquiry committee
22 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.22
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Broadsheet revelations vindicate struggle against elite, says PM
12 January 2021, Tuesday I Vol 2, No.12
PDM struggle to continue until rulers stop oppressing poor: Fazlur
11 January 2021, Monday I Vol 2, No.11
09 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.9
08 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.08
Pakistan successfully tests Multi-Launch Rocket System: ISPR
07 January 2021, Thursday I Vol 2, No.07
06 January 2021, Wednesday I Vol 2, No.06
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Pakistan This Week: The PDM differences, Gwadar fencing, and Lakhvi's arrest
02 January 2021, Saturday I Vol 2, No.02
01 January 2021, Friday I Vol 2, No.01
PDM leaders meet today to discuss mass resignations, upcoming elections
30 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.214
29 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.213
Govt ready for dialogue with the opposition, except Fazl, Maryam
23 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.212
22 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.211
Time for dialogue is over, now it’s time for a long march: Bilawal
21 December 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.210
Pakistan asks UN to forcefully condemn the attack on UNMOGIP
19 December 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.209
Anger within the military over Sharif’s aggressive speeches: PM Khan
18 December 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.208
17 December 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.207
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14 December 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.205
After a strong show in Lahore, PDM declares a long march to Islamabad
12 December 2020, SaturdayI Vol 1, No.204
11 December 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.203
10 December 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.202
Opposition is considering resignation; Imran Khan says by-polls if they do so
09 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.201
Opposition is considering resignation; Imran Khan says by-polls if they do soIn Focus Opposition is
08 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.200
07 December 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.199
04 December 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.198
03 December 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.197
Daniel Pearl murder part of international terrorism: Sindh govt’s counsel
02 December 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.196
Chinese Defence Minister in Pakistan. Signs MoU, receives Nishan-e-Imtiaz
01 December 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.195
28 November 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.194
Qureshi talks about Kashmir and the India dossier at the OIC
27 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.193
26 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.192
25 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.191
24 November 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.190
Pakistan to set up a new intelligence committee chaired by DG-ISI
23 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.189
20 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.188
19 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.187
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TLP to call off protest, says government after lengthy negotiations
16 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.184
13 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.183
12 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.182
11 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.181
Army takes action against the officials from the ISI and Rangers
10 November 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.180
09 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.179
07 November 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.178
Bilawal tells BBC that Nawaz Sharif’s fiery PDM speech “shocked” him
06 November 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.177
05 November 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.176
SC Justice Shah holds PM, law minister responsible for hasty reference against Justice Isa
04 November 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.175
03 November 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.174
02 November 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.173
Gilgit-Baltistan: Imran Khan wants to grant provisional provincial status
30 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.172
29 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.171
"We gave India a bloody nose and it's still hurting" says DG ISPR
28 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.170
27 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.169
26 October 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.168
24 October 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.167
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21 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.164
"Who surrounded Sindh Police Chief's house," asks Bilawal Bhutto
20 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.163
19 October 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.162
17 October 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.161
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Military only skilled to support civilian authorities, not to lead it, says Pervez Hoodbhoy
09 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.154
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07 October 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.152
06 October 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.151
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No progress in CPEC projects in Baluchistan, says Senator Sherry Rehman
02 October 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.148
01 October 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.147
30 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.146
PM Imran Khan wants to bring back Nawaz Sharif at the earliest:
29 September 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.145
28 September 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.144
26 September 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.143
J&K will never be a part of India, says Pakistan’s UN representative
25 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.142
24 September 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.141
23 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.140
For the US, the priority in Pakistan is to advance human rights :
22 September 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.139
21 September 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.138
19 September 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.137
18 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.136
17 September 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.135
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12 September 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.131
Motorway Rape: Victim blaming, misogyny, corruption, administrative failures and the public outrage
11 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.130
10 September 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.129
09 September 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.128
08 September 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.127
There is no rule of law in Islamabad Capital Territory for ordinary citizens, observes High Court
07 September 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.126
05 September 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.125
04 September 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.124
Lt Gen (retd) Asim Bajwa to resign following allegations relating to business fortunes of his family
03 September, Thursday I Vol 1, No.123
Shabaz Sharif meets Zardari during his Karachi Visit; On Nawaz Sharif's return
02 September, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.122
01 September, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.121
31 August 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.120
Karachi continues to struggle, while the other provinces also face the fury of floods
29 August 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.119
Rain batters Karachi; roads flooded and most of the city without electricity
28 August 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.118
Torrential rain floods Karachi shattering records, at least 19 killed
27 August 2020, Thursday I Vol 1, No.117
An article speculates the Opposition’s options and strategies
26 August 2020, Wednesday I Vol 1, No.116
25 August 2020, Tuesday I Vol 1, No.115
An Afghan delegation led by Mullah Baradar visits Pakistan and meet with Mehmood Qureshi
24 August 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.114
22 August 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.113
21 August 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.112
Another trouble in Karachi, as the government creates a new district
20 August 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.111
The tragedy of Scientists from Pakistan's minority communities
19 August 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.110
18 August 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.109
17 August 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.108
The Federation and Sindh come together on Karachi, thanks to the Establishment
15 August 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.107
14 August 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.106
13 August 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.105
12 August 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.104
11 August 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.103
Pakistan hosts the UNGA President-elect and expects him to mediate on Kashmir
10 August 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.102
09 August 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.101
08 August 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.100
07 August 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.99
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05 August 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.97
04 August 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.96
01 August 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.95
Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange fire and allegations at the Chaman border
31 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.94
30 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.93
29 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.92
28 July 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.91
27 July 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.90
Gilgit-Baltistan: Emerging political landscape and the forthcoming elections
26 July 2020, Sunday I Vol 1, No.89
25 July 2020, Saturday I Vol 1, No.88
Internal analysis in Pakistan looks at four trends in the Baloch insurgency
24 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.87
NTI Index on nuclear security says, that Pakistan is the most improved country in 2020
23 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.86
22 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.85
Another Journalist gets abducted in broad daylight in Islamabad
21 July 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.84
Supreme Court regrets on NAB being misused for political engineering
20 July 2020, Monday I Vol 1, No.83
Disappearances in Balochistan, Pakistan's population explosion, the Dual nationality controversy
19 July 2020, Sunday I Vol 1, No.82
18 July 2020, Friday I Vol 1, No.81
Goodwill gesture on Kulbhushan Jadav, and ISPR linkages on Cynthia Ritchie's Visa
17 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.80
16 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.79
15 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.78
14 July 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.77
Kashmir unites Pakistan. From Parliament to media, Pakistanis come together to glorify "martyrs day"
13 July 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.76
Pakistan must walk away from the 1972 Shimla Agreement, says an opinion
12 July 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No. 75
11 July 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.74
10 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.73
The US bans PIA flights, while the Supreme Court warns Pakistan Railways
09 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.72
Kulbushan Jadav refuses to file a review petition, says Pakistan
08 July 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.71
07 July 2020, Tuesday , Vol 1, No.70
06 July 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.69
04 July 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.67
LHC removes Judge Arshad Malik, leaving a blot on the judiciary and a question over Sharif convictio
03 July 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.66
The Intelligence Agencies manipulate the appointment of Judges, says a former Supreme Court judge
02 July 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.65
01 July 2020, Wednesday Vol 1, No.64
Imran Khan blames India for the attack on Stock Exchange in Karachi
30 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.63
29 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.62
Supreme Court to take up Sindh government’s request for urgent hearing on Daniel Pearl's case
28 June 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.61
27 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.60
26 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.59
Pakistan country report annual by the US Department of State on terrorism
25 June 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.58
On complying with the FATF requirements, extraditing Altaf Hussain and improving COVID situation
24 June 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.57
23 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.56
22 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.55
COVID-19: 55 per cent of the Pakistanis consider the issue overrated, says a survey
21 June 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.54
20 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.53
19 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.52
18 June 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.51
17 June 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.50
Three Military Chiefs meet the ISI Chief for a regional briefing:
16 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.49
Punjab Budget 2020-21: Development allocation up by 9.42 per cent
15 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.48
14 June 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.47
13 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.46, Special Brief
13 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.45
Najam Sethi's editorial on the state of democracy in Pakistan
12 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.44, Special Brief
12 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.43
Warnings on Lockdown failures, Economic & health impact of COVID, and Human trafficking in Pakistan
11 June 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.42
On Centre-State differences and the future of federalism and democracy
10 June 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.41
Gen Bajwa visits Afghanistan, amidst the American pressure to kickstart intra-Afghan dialogue
09 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.40
Going back and forth: Supreme Court asks government to form uniform COVID policy across Pakistan
08 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.39
The government needs to learn from its mistakes, not repeat them says, Amb Maleeha Lodhi
07 June 2020, Sunday I Vol 1, No.38
06 June 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.37
On the conversions of Hindu girls and the Ertugrual mania within Pakistan
05 June 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.36
04 June 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.35
03 June 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.34
02 June 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.33
Return of the Daniel Pearl case: Supreme Court asks the Sindh government to file a complete report
01 June 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.32
30 May 2020, Saturday, No 1, No.30
29 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.29
28 May 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.28
Violence against Women in Pakistan continues. This time a honour killing in Waziristan
27 May 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.27
Pakistan attempts to form an OIC envoys group on Islamaphobia inside the UN, with India in mind. But
26 May 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.26
Erdogan calls Imran Khan; Locusts spread to South Punjab from Sindh; Investigations continue on PIA-
25 May 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.25
Disturbing the strategic stability matrix in South Asia can lead to dire consequences, warns Pakista
24 May 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No.24
23 May 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.23
Pakistan's response to the US criticism on China and the CPEC, COVID Forecast & the Sugar Commission
22 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.22
21 May 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No.21
20 May 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No.20
Editorials and Analyses are critical about the Supreme Court's verdict
19 May 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No.19
Pakistan's mega water projects: Four reasons for their failure
18 May 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No.18
Why is Imran parroting a false flag operation by India? Is he fearing it, or wanting it? Or, is Paki
17 May 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No 17
16 May 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No.16
Imran says Pakistan will have to learn to live with the virus
15 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No.15
14 May 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No 14
13 May 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No 13
Pakistan bans three more, raising the proscribed organizations to 76; but the problem remains
12 May 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No 12
11 May 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No 11
Khalilzad meets Gen Bajwa: What is Pakistan’s Afghan Endgame?
10 May 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No 10
9 May 2020, Saturday, Vol 1, No 9
8 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1, No 8
Imran Khan decides to ease the lockdown; but, the cases are increasing
07 May 2020, Thursday, Vol 1, No 7
Punjab-PIA bickering leaves 100 million rupees worth PPE, donated by China lying in Beijing
06 May 2020, Wednesday, Vol 1, No 6
Pakistan to constitute the National Minorities Commission. Qadianis won't be a part of it.
05 May 2020, Tuesday, Vol 1, No 5
Questions raised on the Government's decision to ease lockdown
04 May 2020, Monday, Vol 1, No 4
In Pakistan, “sadly, human rights do not figure at the top of the state’s priorities.” Why?
03 May 2020, Sunday, Vol 1, No 3
Arif Wazir, a PTM leader succumbs to the injuries. His ghost will return to haunt Pakistan
02 May 2020, Saturday, Vol 1 No 2
In a federation, Centre-Province coordination is essential to deal with COVID. Pakistan lacks it
01 May 2020, Friday, Vol 1 No 1
Pakistan’s 2019 human rights record “greatly worrisome” says HRCP