Sayed Zulfikar Bukhari, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is scheduled to testify before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress on July 15, 2025. His testimony will focus on political repression and human rights violations in Pakistan. This article explores Bukhari’s upcoming address, the broader[Read More…]

A recent survey in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reveals a growing public desire for peace and development over disruptive protests, signaling frustration with political agitation. This article examines the shifting sentiment in KP, governance challenges under the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, and the broader implications for Pakistan’s northwest. In KP, a[Read More…]

On July 14, 2025, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), pledging to combat inflation, hoarding, and illegal encroachments across the province. This article reviews the initiative’s objectives, potential impact on governance, and concerns regarding its implementation in a region seeking economic stability.[Read More…]

A 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan (FM) Autonomous College in Balasore, Odisha, succumbed to injuries on July 14, 2025, after setting herself ablaze to protest alleged sexual harassment by a faculty member. Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi expressed grief and vowed justice. This article explores the tragedy, administrative[Read More…]