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Pakistanis are battling dual crisis—floods and Maryam Nawaz’s ‘narcissism’

While the people of Punjab wade through knee-deep waters, the narrative surrounding Maryam Nawaz’s flood response has taken on a life of its own.

Godman steps in to ‘end’ floods in Pakistan. People say ‘still better than Maryam Nawaz’

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that timely precautions had averted large-scale flood damage, adding that it was by the grace of Allah Almighty that Punjab was spared from severe losses.

Pakistan defence minister blames India for Sialkot floods. ‘Dead bodies flowing’

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also agreed that India had informed Pakistan twice before releasing water into the rivers.

Pakistan conducts first Economic Census. Data on jobs, mosques, schools are shocking

Pakistan’s economy is largely powered by micro and small enterprises. Out of approximately 72 lakh business establishments, 95 per cent employ fewer than 10 people.

Lahore police arrests Imran Khan’s nephew—Pakistanis say ‘silencing dissent’

Shahrez, an Oxford graduate, triathlete, and corporate executive, was arrested by Punjab police in connection with the riots on 9 May 2023, in which Imran Khan was granted bail the same day.

PCB demotes Babar Azam in central contracts. Pakistanis call it ‘injustice to national hero’

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were the only two Category A players. After their demotion, there are no players in the category, marking a first in the 21-year history of Pakistan’s contract system.

‘Main narrative-maker’—Pakistani TV analyst gets medal for role during India standoff

Qamar Cheema, a security commentator and head of Sanober Institute, was awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for what officials described as his pivotal media role during the India-Pakistan conflict.

US think tank says religious freedom in Pakistan is dire. ‘Govt tolerates, enables it’

Forced conversions, especially of minority women and girls, remain a major concern, according to the report by Center for the Study of Organized Hate.

Pakistanis are calling singer Aima Baig’s marriage with Ahmadi designer ‘illegal’

Zain Ahmed is an Ahmadi, a member of Pakistan’s most persecuted religious minority. He is the great-great-grandson of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the 19th-century founder of the Ahmadiyya movement. 

Pakistan’s credit upgrade lowers investor risk. A turning point in economy, say experts

'It shows that the risk of sovereign default, which was quite omnipotent just a couple of years ago, is in the past,' said Ali Farid Khwaja, chairman at KT Bank Pakistan.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.