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Israeli Brutality in Gaza: Challenges in Negotiations and the Path to Peace

 At the time this article is being disseminated, the world watches and wonders how Israel and militants in Gaza might manage a cease-fire, as Israel’s brutal actions in Gaza, against civilians, become a stumbling block in the progress of the cease-fire negotiations. Escalating Violence and Humanitarian Crisis  If next time they dropped a thousand tons […]

Nawaz Sharif Announces Major Electricity Relief Package for Punjab Residents

 In a major announcement, Prime Minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a massive relief package for the people of Punjab by announcing relief on electricity consumption. ‘People, specially the ones using up to 500 units of electricity, will now have to pay a relief of Rs 14 per unit.’ […]

Understanding Mpox: A Global Public Health Threat

 The World Health Organization (WHO) declared that an outbreak of Mpox on the African continent is a ‘public health emergency of international concern’. Also known as monkeypox, this virus is highly transmissible and has killed at least 450 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since the outbreak was declared, with cases now spreading […]

The Arrest of Former ISI Chief Gen Faiz Hameed: Implications for Pakistan’s Political Landscape

After the arrest of the Inter-Services Intelligence chief (ISI), Gen Faiz Hameed, by Pakistan’s new left-leaning government, we explore how this move affects the politics of the country. But first, for those who didn’t know, let’s rewind and remind ourselves about Gen Hameed. He is closely associated with the militant groups, particularly those linked to […]

The Reality of Internet Disruption in Pakistan: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

Introduction The life line of today’s world is internet, particularly in this digital world. In Pakistan internet is a necessity for communication, economics, education, socialization, and even goverance. Internet is the first thing people need to work in the morning. Its a life line for Pakistanis. Internet disruptions in Pakistan. Internet disruption causes widespread inconvenience, […]

The Impact of Heavy Rainfall in Pakistan: A Consequence of Global Warming

Background: Why So Much Rain?  Over the past couple of years, in Pakistan there has been an increased frequency of severe rainstorms, which have brought record flooding to the country. Global warming is responsible. As the average global temperature increases, more water vapor is absorbed into the atmosphere causing more intense and prolonged rainfall when […]

Police Arrest Mastermind Behind Honey Trap Gang Targeting Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar

Background of the Story  Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is a renowned writer and director in Pakistan. He is largely seen as a conservative who has often shared views that are not received well […]

Protests and Store Closures in Ramallah After News of Ismail Haniyeh’s Death

 Ramallah, Palestine: The sun sets over Ramallah: the death of the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh spurs the Palestinian residents of the West Bank city into protest, resulting in closed shops and chanting on the streets.  Although Ramallah is not a Hamas bastion – and no further clashes between Hamas and Fatah broke out – several […]