Opinion

Hamid Mir, born on July 23, 1966, is a prominent Pakistani journalist, columnist, and writer. Starting his career with Pakistani newspapers, he has been a key figure in journalism, notably hosting the political talk show Capital Talk on Geo News since 2002. Mir writes for both Urdu and English newspapers and has contributed to The

In recent years, digital platforms have empowered the voices of those affected by enforced disappearances in Pakistan, particularly female relatives of the missing. These women, many of whom are young, have used social media to demand accountability and justice, challenging the state’s attempts to silence them. Despite increased government crackdowns on digital spaces, these activists

An international survey by Ipsos revealed that only 10% of Pakistanis think the country is on the right path, with rural residents being more optimistic than urban ones. The survey, released on Friday, shows that optimism has significantly declined, dropping from 18% in the second quarter to 11% in the third quarter, returning to earlier

What Happened: Pakistan’s elected Prime Ministers face severe challenges, with none completing their term and many enduring arrests, assassination attempts, or disqualification. What you need to know: Pakistan’s political history is marked by turbulence among its Prime Ministers. Out of the eight who were elected through parliamentary democracy, all faced significant challenges: eight were arrested,