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Pakistan: The quiet broker

Pakistan: The quiet broker

Pakistan leads intensive diplomatic efforts to help broker the US-Iran ceasefire, with senior officials conducting high-level mediation, hosting negotiations, and coordinating regional partners while navigating repeated setbacks to keep the fragile peace process alive.

June 21, 2026

How extreme heat is fueling deadly dust storms in Sindh

How extreme heat is fueling deadly dust storms in Sindh

Record heat and deadly dust storms batter Sindh, with temperatures exceeding 51 degrees Celsius in Dadu, raising climate, health, and infrastructure concerns across Pakistan.

June 11, 2026

Budget 2026: Understanding key terms shaping Pakistan’s economy

Budget 2026: Understanding key terms shaping Pakistan’s economy

This guide explains key terms including GDP inflation fiscal deficit debt servicing and revenue targets helping readers better understand the government's fiscal priorities and policies.

June 11, 2026

Why US-Iran diplomatic channels remain open despite regional attacks

Why US-Iran diplomatic channels remain open despite regional attacks

Officials and analysts say mounting economic pressures and rising domestic opposition push Washington and Tehran toward settlement, while public military escalation masks the continuous diplomatic negotiations occurring behind the scenes.

June 4, 2026

Children play with a bull ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha in Rawalpindi on May 23, 2026. (AFP)

How Eid al-Adha celebrations are rooted in faith and sacrifice

Muslims gather for Eid al-Adha prayers and animal sacrifice celebrations, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion and emphasizing charity, compassion and community welfare during one of Islam’s most significant religious festivals.

May 26, 2026

Why renaming PCOS to PMOS is more than semantics

Why renaming PCOS to PMOS is more than semantics

PCOS gets renamed to PMOS after global medical consensus, reflecting its broader endocrine and metabolic impact, as experts say millions of women, especially in South Asia, remain underdiagnosed despite growing awareness and evolving treatment guidelines.

May 16, 2026

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TTP–Taliban nexus exposed as attacks and retaliation mirror each other

Pakistan says recent drone attempts, militant directives, and retaliatory strikes demonstrate a coordinated operational pattern, where pressure on the Afghan Taliban consistently triggers Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan attacks inside Pakistan, reinforcing concerns over cross-border safe havens.

February 27, 2026

Why children become stubborn, and how to respond gracefully

Why children become stubborn, and how to respond gracefully

Children’s stubbornness is rarely defiance; it signals distress, fear, or a need for autonomy. Control without voice breeds resistance. Calm authority, limited choices, natural consequences, and preserved trust transform defiance into resilience, guiding strong will into future leadership.

February 18, 2026

The psychology behind kids lying

The psychology behind kids lying

Children often lie from fear, imagination, or growing identity, not malice. Honesty grows when adults respond calmly, model truth, and make mistakes safe, showing that truth never cancels love, trust, or belonging for children everywhere.

February 10, 2026

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