Tag: Pakistan

TTP militants attack on police station in Pakistan

- Times Report -

A group of heavily-armed militants from the Pakistani Taliban attacked a police station in the suburbs of the restive northwestern city of Peshawar on Saturday and killed three policemen, including a senior police officer, authorities said. Some six to seven militants attacked Sarband police station bordering Khyber tribal district with hand

Rebuilding climate-devastated Pakistan will run in excess of $16b

- Antonio Guterres -

For decades, I have been privileged to witness the boundless generosity and resilience of the Pakistani people amidst grave threats and upheaval. From earthquakes and floods. To years of relentless terrorist attacks. To geopolitical nightmares like the wars in Afghanistan that have sent millions fleeing across the Pakistani border in search

Pakistan’s 2022 was a polarised polity amid economic crisis

- Times Report -

Raza Rumi Pakistan's permanent crisis has only deepened through 2022. Raza Rumi on what 2023 holds for the nuclear armed crisis state. As the year 2022 ends, Pakistan’s deepening crisis of governance appears to be intractable. For all practical purposes Pakistan has defaulted without a formal announcement. The foreign exchange reserves have

Women commuters travel safe in innovative bus scheme in Pakistan

- Times Report -

Ashfaq Yusufzai A bus rapid transport (BRT) system in Peshawar is benefiting female students and working women by providing a safe journey – something women passengers could not take for granted on regular public transport. “Prior to the launch of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, girls faced enormous hardships in reaching

Can the military stay out of politics in Pakistan?

- Ejaz Haider -

If the army is, in fact, serious about reshaping its image, it will need to undertake certain reforms. Days before he hung up his spurs after six years as army chief, Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa spoke at Martyrs’ Day. That speech is both interesting and important and has not been properly

Chaos over COAS in Pakistan

- Times Report -

In Pakistan whether in a tea shop, dining table, prime time TV talk shows and intellectual mantras are agog – who would be appointed as the next Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan Army, having their General Head Quarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. The military establishment has curved out to become

Why Pakistan is upset with the Taliban?

- Saleem Samad -

Maryam Marof Arwin, founder of Afghanistan Women and Children Strengthen Welfare Organisation in a Twitter post lament: Afghanistan has been made a cage for Afghan women and girls. This tweet tells a million words, which depicts the state of Afghanistan after a 16-month rule by the barbarian Taliban, who has pushed

Why has Pakistan banned Joyland movie?

- Saleem Samad -

The controversial film Joyland received global accolades on film festival circuits for its portrayal of a transgender love affair. The movie has been banned for ‘highly objectionable material’ wasn’t a surprise for Pakistan. The film is set in Lahore and shot in the Punjabi language revolves around the story of a

Imran, Sharif shower praise on brave Pakistan 

- Times Report -

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and cricket great Imran Khan led tributes to Pakistan's valiant fight in Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final against England saying the country was proud of the team led by Babar Azam. Pakistan made a lion-hearted effort to defend a below-par total of 137-8 at the Melbourne Cricket