Deforestation in Waziristan and the Urgent Need for Preservation
By Amin Khan The mountains of Waziristan are blessed with remarkable natural beauty. The greenery covering these mountains is extremely valuable, and it is this natural vegetation that enhances the region’s charm. Without these forests, Waziristan would be left with nothing but barren, lifeless hills. Tourists from across the country travel long distances to admire […]
Failure of Pakistan–Afghan Taliban Talks Raises Regional Tensions
Experts warn that the recent failure of peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban could create major challenges for the Taliban in the future. According to analysts, Pakistan had hoped to resolve bilateral issues through dialogue, but the negotiations reportedly collapsed after obstruction from the Afghan side, worsening relations between the two neighbouring countries. […]
Nine Departments Closed at University of Peshawar Due to Low Enrolment
Government Policy and Minister’s Statement According to a notification issued by the Directorate of Admissions, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, nine departments at the University of Peshawar (UoP) have been closed due to low student enrolment. Officials clarified that this step is part of a new provincial education policy. Former Provincial Minister for Higher Education, Mena Khan, while […]
$250 Million Boost for Glacier-Dependent Regions: ‘Glaciers to Farms’ Program Aims to Secure Water and Agriculture for 13 Million People
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $250 million for a major program to build sustainable water and agriculture systems in regions of Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and Pakistan that rely on glaciers. The funding will help communities in these areas improve their climate resilience. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is leading the “Glaciers […]
Khawaja Asif Warns Taliban: Pakistan Needs Only ‘a Fraction of Its Power’ to Crush Any Threat
Despite joining peace talks at the repeated requests of friendly countries, Pakistan has issued a strong response to the recent hostile remarks made by some officials of the Afghan Taliban government. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described the Taliban officials’ comments as a reflection of the group’s “deceptive and divided mindset.” In a strongly worded post […]
Pakistan’s Pine Nuts Forest Restoration Project Wins Top UN Environmental Award in Italy
Pakistan’s major Pine nuts (Chilgoza) forest restoration project received a significant international award in Italy on Tuesday. During the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Forum held in Rome, the project was honoured with the “UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration – World Restoration Flagship Award.” The full […]
PM Shehbaz’s Address Highlights Reforms and Accountability
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday rejected the idea of using loans as a tool for economic recovery and instead called for mutual cooperation to support countries like Pakistan that are affected by climate-related disasters. Speaking at a high-level roundtable session during the 9th Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference 2025 in Riyadh, the Prime Minister […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks in Istanbul End Without Agreement, Says Information Minister
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar announced on Wednesday morning via the social media platform X that the talks between Pakistan and Kabul, held in Istanbul, failed to reach any “workable solution.” He added that Pakistan will continue to take all possible measures to protect its citizens from terrorism. According to the minister, […]