Pakistan’s Human Rights Record: Context Matters, Balance Needed

Post Views: 2,439 The United States Department of State’s Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2024 devotes significant attention to Pakistan, listing concerns that range from extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances to restrictions on media, labour rights and religious freedoms. Yet, as in previous years, the picture painted is often grim without fully recognising Pakistan’s…

The New Political Landscape: Where Do PML-N, PPP, and PTI Stand? Beaks, Tails, and the Game of Power — The Changing Face of Politics

Post Views: 79,461 “Pakistani politics is like a monsoon downpour — today’s rivals are tomorrow’s allies, and tomorrow’s allies may once again turn into opponents.” Pakistani politics has always resembled a season of ever-changing colors: sometimes a storm of hostility, sometimes a rainbow of alliances, sometimes scorching sunshine, and at times relentless rain. The current…

COAS Visits Turbat, Reaffirms Resolve for Balochistan’s Peace, Development

Post Views: 97,937 Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI(M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff, visited Turbat, Balochistan. The visit aimed to review the prevailing security situation, assess development initiatives, and reinforce coordination between military and civil institutions for the stability and prosperity of Balochistan. Chief Minister and Chief Secretary Balochistan along with other officials were…