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Pakistan Nears Moment of Truth in COAS Sweepstakes

Pakistan Nears Moment of Truth in COAS Sweepstakes

After weeks of secret negotiations, law changes, and media campaigns over who should command the only nuclear-armed military in the Islamic world, Pakistan is about to name its new chief of army staff.  Bajwa's Retirement

Pakistan No Longer at Default Risk

Pakistan No Longer at Default Risk

Default Averted Aisha Ghaus Pasha, the minister of state for finance and revenue, gave the nation assurance on Friday that there was no threat of default despite claims by the former prime minister Imran Khan

Minister ‘Stamps’ Plans to Amend Army Act

Minister ‘Stamps’ Plans to Amend Army Act

Even though Defence Minister Khawaja Asif made an effort to downplay the discussion on a leaked proposal to change the army statute on Wednesday, the discovery has exposed the ongoing power struggle taking place behind

Pakistan Floods: ‘Experienced 10th Costliest Disaster in a Decade’

Pakistan Floods: ‘Experienced 10th Costliest Disaster in a Decade’

According to risk modelling company RMS, the disastrous floods that struck Pakistan in 2022 were the tenth most expensive climatic disaster to strike a country in the previous ten years.  Over 1,700 people died, 8

Legal Tweak to Allow Premier to Retain Army Officers

Legal Tweak to Allow Premier to Retain Army Officers

Amending Army Act 1952 It has come to light that the government may be considering amending the Pakistan Army Act (PAA) 1952 in a way that would enable the prime minister, who serves as the

International Day of Tolerance: UAE ‘an Oasis of Co-existence’ 

International Day of Tolerance: UAE ‘an Oasis of Co-existence’ 

Oasis of Tolerance and Coexistence The UAE has expanded to include more than 200 nationalities, making it an oasis of tolerance and coexistence between all facets of society, locals and expats of all racial and

Umrah Package in 2023

Umrah Package in 2023

Oldest and Holiest Shrine in Islam Mecca, the oldest and holiest shrine in Islam, is located in the western Saudi Arabian region of Hijaz and is a significant location for Muslims worldwide. It is believed

Pakistan’s Population Increasing at Annual Rate of 1.9pc: UN

Pakistan’s Population Increasing at Annual Rate of 1.9pc: UN

UN's Report About Pakistan According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Pakistan's population is rising at an average yearly rate of 1.9% as the world's population approaches eight billion people, and on average, 3.6

Pakistan Out of ‘High-Risk Countries’ List of UK

Pakistan Out of ‘High-Risk Countries’ List of UK

Officially Acknowledged Pakistan's Progress Through a legislative instrument, the UK has officially acknowledged Pakistan's progress toward being taken off the FATF's "grey list" by removing it off its list of "high-risk third nations."  This development

Pakistan to Get Climate Disaster Funding

Pakistan to Get Climate Disaster Funding

Global Shield Funds in COP27 The first recipients of "Global Shield" funds will be Pakistan and six other countries facing climate concerns, which are referred to as "pathfinder countries," it was announced on Monday at