A short clip attributed to the Punjab information minister Azma Bukhari, in which she is allegedly threatening journalists, has gone viral on social media. The journalists’ fraternity has strongly condemned this approach, terming it an attempt to silence the media in the province. Context of the Threat Journalists were invited by the Punjab government to ...
Ali Ahmed Dhilun On June 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution supporting democracy in Pakistan. This resolution called for a transparent investigation of the February 8 elections and demanded a full and independent investigation into any alleged irregularities or interference in the 2024 general elections. Besides supporting democracy, it emphasized protecting human ...
By Muhammad Saleem The entrepreneurs are not in favor of the sudden announcement of official holidays citing such decisions significantly impact their business activities. Farrukh Iqbal, Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA), termed the holiday on Youm-e-Takbeer (May 28) “non productive and unnecessary”. He argued that the decision not only shattered the confidence ...
