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Asim Munir features on Times Square billboard. Pakistanis ask, ‘Who paid for it?’

Some Pakistanis are also worried that Asim Munir might be assassinated during his US visit. They are drawing comparisons with Israel killing Iranian generals.

Pakistan lowest in WEF gender gap report. Pakistanis agree, say ‘worst place to be a woman’

‘Pakistan didn’t just fall behind — it was dragged here by decades of deliberate patriarchy and political cowardice,' wrote Pakistani writer and activist Wazma Khan Nassar.

Maryam Nawaz brings new law to control publicity campaigns. Pakistanis call it ‘peak fascism’

The Punjab Public Awareness and Dissemination of Information Bill, 2025 seeks to create a legal framework for ‘awareness’ around government initiatives, ostensibly to promote transparency and public engagement.

These Pakistani goats are being sold for PKR 2.5 mn. They’re selfie magnets at Islamabad Mandi

The goat originates from western Punjab and is known for its distinctive white coat, hearty appetite, and ability to adapt to varied diets, which has helped it stand out in a competitive market.

Karachi prisoners escape during earthquake. A mother takes her son back to jail

Prison authorities had evacuated roughly 2,000 inmates from their barracks into an open area of the prison compound during the earthquake. The situation quickly spiralled into chaos.

Pakistani TikToker shot dead at her Islamabad home. ‘No country for young women’

For some, this was a familiar scene: yet another girl, punished brutally for the crime of existing in public view. And once again, Islamabad—Pakistan’s federal capital—was the stage.

Pakistan’s economic reforms a pushback against elite but it may backfire

The tariff overhaul is a balancing act that is expected to disrupt industries long shielded from global competition, and has few takers for now.

Why is Pakistan going all out on crypto? There’s a Donald Trump angle

With global crypto exchange platforms like Binance and Stacks showing interest, Pakistan is also allocating power for data centers to support crypto mining and AI.

Balochis want Modi to support them against Pakistan. ‘It’ll be a masterstroke’

In an open letter shared on X, Tara Chand Baloch, a former cabinet minister in Balochistan and the president of Washington-based Baloch American Congress, accused Pakistan of perpetrating grave human rights violations in the province.

Give Asim Munir more power, say Pakistanis. Field Marshal rank isn’t enough

Pakistani journalist described Munir's new appointment as part of a “hybrid 2.0” model—one with no clear selection criteria, no oversight committee, and no parliamentary debate.

On Camera

Political MK Gandhi failed, caused harm. Gave Congress its tradition of backseat driving

Gandhi’s life shows how politics should not be done. Then where did this Gandhi-worship arise in India? It is a petty political ritual.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

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.