Pakistani government has launched the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) to regulate and integrate blockchain technology and digital assets into the financial system. Led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the council includes key figures such as the Governor of the State Bank, the SECP Chairman, and federal secretaries for law and IT. The PCC aims to establish clear regulatory guidelines, promote …

Empowering Voices: Three Years of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia As we commemorate the third anniversary of the adoption of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15, 2022, by the United Nations, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the fight against discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Proposed by Pakistan under the leadership of former Prime Minister …

The contemporary Jaffar express train hijack incident has sent shockwaves across Pakistan that call attention the country’s continuing struggle with terrorism. On 11, March 2025, the Pakistani passenger train Jaffar express travelling from Quetta to Peshawar on board 400 passengers haa been hijacked, by Balochistan liberation Army (BLA). The hijacking occured when the train exacted to break off in a …

Political Violence in Bangladesh in February 2025 On February 6, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon supporters to stand against the interim government in a live virtual speech delivered from India, escalating political tensions. Ahead of her address, thousands of people, including Anti-Discrimination Student Movement leaders, who were at the forefront of the 2024 anti-government demonstrations, demolished the historic …

The announcement was made yesterday at a market wide event hosted by Visa, attended by senior members of the Pakistani financial industry. Starting today, Visa cardholders of HBL, Bank Alfalah, UBL, and Meezan Bank can add their Visa their Google Wallet on Android and Wear OS to be made. This integration supports the growing demand for digital payment options in …

The residents of Sindh have launched protests because the federal government intends to build six new canals. According to the Green Pakistan Initiative. Indus River water will be redirected through these canals to enable corporate farming within the Cholistan desert in South Punjab which has raised serious concerns about decreasing water availability in Sindh. The decrease in Indus River flow …

Pakistan has ratified three International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments to combat forced labour, protect seafarers, and enhance labour data collection, marking a significant step toward stronger worker protections and international labour standards. In a significant stride towards enhancing labor rights and safeguarding vulnerable workers, Pakistan has recently ratified three crucial instruments from the International Labour Organization (ILO). This proactive move …

In a world that equates busyness with success and productivity with worth, Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee delivers a much-needed wake-up call. We are constantly racing against time, filling every moment with work, side hustles, and self-improvement yet we are more exhausted, anxious, and disconnected than ever. What if the real key to a fulfilling life isn’t doing more, but …

The Shifting Landscape of Alliances: Europe’s Path to Sovereignty In the annals of history, alliances have often been the bedrock of geopolitical stability. The transatlantic alliance between the United States and Europe, forged in the aftermath of World War II, has been a cornerstone of global politics for over seven decades. However, the recent geopolitical landscape suggests a profound shift; …

Security forces have rescued at least 155 passengers and k*lled 27 t*rrorists in an ongoing rescue operation after t*rrorists hijacked the Jaffer Express near Balochistan’s Bolan district. The hostage situation began on Tuesday near the Mashkaf Tunnel, about 157 kilometers from Quetta, when t*rrorists attacked the train, taking over 400 passengers hostage, including security personnel. According to state-run Radio Pakistan, …