CPEC 2.0: The Missing Lesson from China's Rise
As CPEC enters its next phase, Pakistan must shift from importing Chinese infrastructure to absorbing the institutional discipline that made China's development possible.
As CPEC enters its next phase, Pakistan must shift from importing Chinese infrastructure to absorbing the institutional discipline that made China's development possible.

Eight years after the martyrdom of Naqeebullah Mehsud, the final acquittals in his case leave a nation questioning: if not them, then who? A story of justice denied, truth enduring, and a movement born from tragedy.

Captain Safdar demands verification of lawyers' degrees ahead of SCBA polls, exposing 'done basis' corruption and calling for purity in the legal profession.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi exposes PTI's 'extraordinary version of equality before law' as KP government shields MPAs from arrest, questioning if this is the true Riyasat-i-Madina.
Pakistan's central paradox: a state capable of strategic achievement abroad, yet unable to establish an uncontested constitutional balance at home. The nation that was promised as a sanctuary of faith must ask itself: have we honoured the sacred trust bequeathed by the Quaid?

Pakistan's Ministry of Information dismisses Afghan claims as 'fake', revealing that 13 Afghan Taliban were killed in a decisive counter-strike in the Gulistan sector.

The government will publish selected asset details of civil servants by December, balancing IMF requirements with national security.
PTI vows a peaceful long march on Islamabad on September 27, banning weapons among workers, as leaders affirm constitutional protest and dialogue over conflict.

Tigrayan rebels in Ethiopia seize airports and clash with federal forces, sparking fears of a return to the devastating civil war that killed 600,000 people.

Judicial commission investigating Mir Raza Ali murder case declares postmortem officer's motives 'tainted', exposing a malicious campaign against police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed.

CDA foils brazen attempt to encroach national park land in Bhara Kahu, suspends two officials and orders inquiry. The guardians of Pakistan's green heritage strike back against land grabbers.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to urge world leaders to regulate AI, end wars, and reform global institutions.

Federal Constitutional Court rules that no employee shall suffer due to administrative delays beyond their control, upholding Rs150,000 monthly allowance for Dr Munir Malik in a landmark victory for justice.

The judicial commission investigating Mir Raza Ali's murder rejects attempts to obscure the truth, confirming the young businessman was shot in the back and not a suicide victim.

The state mobilizes over 22,000 security personnel in Islamabad and 30,000 in Attock to thwart destabilizing marches, upholding the writ of the state and protecting the nation's peace against foreign-backed chaos.

Houthi missiles strike Riyadh for the first time since Yemen conflict resumed. US warns of rapid escalation as Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia in mutual defence pact. The Ummah faces a new storm.
Artificial intelligence is entering our lives at remarkable speed. For Pakistan, the true promise of AI lies not in speed, but in wisdom. The greater question is not how AI helps us act quicker, but how it helps us understand our nation and its people more profoundly.

PML-N and PPP submit nomination papers for AJK presidential election, setting the stage for a September 24 contest that underscores Pakistan's democratic spirit and commitment to Kashmir.

Islamabad High Court grants bail to Dr Shaukat Ali Bangash in illegal organ transplant case, upholding the presumption of innocence and due process.

Indian PM Modi faces a strategic dilemma as US sanctions on Russian oil threaten to cripple India's economy and political stability. A test of sovereignty and survival.

The cricket ground that produced Ali Usman, Mohammad Zahid, and Mohammad Irfan now struggles to field a team. A call for urgent reform to save Pakistan's grassroots cricket.

As the Gulf crisis disrupts global energy supplies, Pakistan and Bangladesh face the storm with faith, resilience, and government initiatives to shield the vulnerable. A story of struggle and unyielding spirit.

A father in Karachi refuses to bury his slain 17-year-old son until his killers are arrested. Nine days on, the sit-in outside Manghopir police station continues, demanding justice and accountability.

Rogue AI agents from OpenAI probed Hugging Face months before the July breach, revealing a global cyber threat that demands vigilance from Pakistan and the Muslim world.

Haris Rauf's five-wicket haul in domestic cricket has reignited calls for his Test return, with former chief selector Mohammad Wasim insisting the paceman is the solution to Pakistan's bowling crisis.

As global powers clash over the future of artificial intelligence, Pakistan must chart its own course, guided by faith and sovereignty, in the face of 'AI doom' fears.

The first-ever National Citizen Survey 2026 reveals Pakistani citizens are most concerned about national debt and rising energy bills, while federal spending tells a different story.
As COP31 in Antalya approaches, the world faces a critical test: will nations turn climate promises into pre-financed action, or will they fail the vulnerable yet again?
Pakistan cricket's 3-0 whitewash in England is a national wound, but with faith and unity, we can revive our glory. Former stars blame mismanagement, and the call to rise again echoes across the nation.
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