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Big Win: Sindh HC Slams School Fee Mafia
This is a significant legal breakthrough that serves as a beacon of hope for millions of parents in Sindh against school high-handedness. The turning point is the Sindh High Court’s decision dated April 9, 2026. Is your child’s school demanding June and July fees in advance? If so, this news is for you! Waqas Khalil,…
Mehar Triple Murder Case: “Defeat of Justice, Victory of the System” — What Comes Next?
The verdict in one of Sindh’s most widely discussed cases—the Mehar triple murder—has finally been announced by the Model Court in Dadu. All nominated accused, including Sardar Khan Chandio and Burhan Khan Chandio—both former Members of the Provincial Assembly affiliated with the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party—have been acquitted with honor. The incident dates back to…
Iran–Israel War, Arab Disillusionment, and Pakistan’s Strategic Opportunity
The Iran–Israel war of 2026 has pushed the Middle East into one of the most defining and dangerous phases in its modern history, exposing not just military vulnerabilities but the collapse of long-held strategic assumptions across the Arab world. This is no longer a conventional conflict between two rivals; it is a war of perception,…
“A Hidden Tax on Karachiites? Pay the Bills, Get Zero Services?”
Karachi’s residents have long endured wave after wave of taxation, yet the promised improvements in civic life remain largely invisible. In this backdrop, a “silent tax” continues to extract billions of rupees every year—quietly collected, yet loudly reflected in the worsening conditions of the city. This tax, known as the Municipal Utility Charges and Taxes…
Elite Privileges vs. National Ruin: The 55-Rupee Hike is a Theft from the Poor to Fuel the Luxury of the Powerful!
The Petroleum Division of Pakistan has issued a chilling warning that the nation is left with only 27 days of petrol and a mere 9 days of LPG, underscoring a dangerous 70% dependency on imports that leaves our sovereignty at the mercy of others. While the Secretary of Petroleum attempts to justify the recent 55-rupee…
Dubai: A House of Glass Built on a Sand Dune?
Over the past two decades, Dubai has established itself as a premier global hub, offering unparalleled security, world-class infrastructure, and tax incentives that attract the world’s elite and massive foreign investment. However, as regional tensions climb, analysts are beginning to question the long-term resilience of a model built almost entirely on the perception of absolute…
Karachi: City of Lights or Kingdom of Corruption?
Is Karachi run by humans, or some other kind of creature? This isn’t just a question anymore. It’s a painful thought in the hearts of millions. Our Karachi was the City of Lights. Now, it’s a city of ruins, broken roads, and illegal buildings. Why is this happening? Do the people in charge even see…
$138 Billion in Debt — $50 Million for a Jet?
Pakistan is currently burdened with an external debt stock of approximately $138 billion. This is not merely a statistic; it represents a structural strain on the national economy. Even more alarming is the sharp rise in debt servicing costs. Over the past three years, interest payments on external debt have increased by more than 84…
The Dual Sword of Law and the Gasps of Justice
The current state of the legal landscape in Pakistan is nothing short of a tragedy, where the scales of justice appear perpetually tilted toward the side of power. The despair rooted in the hearts of the common people deepens whenever they witness the rigors of the judicial system being reserved solely for the weak and…
Gul Plaza Tragedy Not Just a Fire, But a Systemic Failure in Karachi
The fire that erupted at Gul Plaza in the heart of Karachi was not an ordinary accident. It was a systemic failure—one rooted in years of corruption, negligence, and institutional indifference. The briefing presented by the Fire Brigade to senior authorities exposed realities that citizens have long endured but which have consistently gone unheard. Gul…