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By Shabana Ayaz, Ankara ANKARA: The signing of a trilateral defence agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in Makkah on August 7 has added a new dimension to the security relationship among the three countries. The…

Every summer, Pakistan talks about heatwaves. We discuss temperatures, power shortages, air-conditioners, water consumption and the possibility of rain. But there is a deeper question that deserves much greater attention: Are our cities…

For generations, cash was the language of Pakistan’s marketplace. A customer opened his wallet, a shopkeeper counted notes, change was returned, and the transaction was complete. Whether it was a roadside tea stall, a grocery shop or a…

In a move that could reshape the strategic balance of power in the Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, a landmark security pact that commits the three nations to collective defense…

Every year on August 5, the world observes International Traffic Light Day to highlight the importance of traffic signals in protecting lives and promoting road discipline. Traffic lights are far more than colored signals at busy…

By: Firdous Syed "The Turkish spirit is very much alive. Western nations have come to embody largely the material form of modernity; Türkiye possesses both body and soul." These words sparked the reflection that I carried away from my…

Youm-e-Istehsal (Day of Exploitation) is observed every year on 5 August in Pakistan to express solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The day marks the constitutional changes introduced by the Government of India on 5 August…

BS English College ICG F6/2 Islamabad On August 5, 2019, millions of lives changed overnight when Jammu and Kashmir lost its special status. Imagine waking up one day to find that your flag, your local rules, and your state rights are…

By: Syed Umer Gardezi, Islamabad Some tragedies do not fade with time; instead, they grow deeper with every passing year. Srebrenica is one such wound. Nestled among the lush green valleys, crystal-clear rivers, and snow-capped mountains…