Fazl says K-P govt has become ‘meaningless’

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has asserted that in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), not only is there a governance crisis, but the very existence of the provincial government has become “meaningless”. Speaking to journalists in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday, Fazl accused the government of abandoning citizens to the mercy of circumstances. “The government … Read more

4,480 cops deployedfor Eid-e-Milad security

KARACHI: The birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad will be observed today (Saturday) with great religious zeal and reverence across the country, including Karachi. Mosques, streets, buildings, and intersections throughout the city have been beautifully decorated with colorful illuminations, green flags, and images of the Green Dome of the Masjid-e-Nabvi. Particularly the old city area with … Read more

Mounting flood devastation

The floods sweeping across Punjab have caused extensive damage to agriculture and livelihoods, with Sindh now braced for similar destruction as waters move south along the Indus. Early estimates suggest that 60% of the rice crop, 35% of cotton and 30% of sugarcane in central and southern Punjab have been lost. More than 1.8 million … Read more

Feasting on Pakistan

Those at the top are feasting on this country’s very flesh and bones — as if shame were extinct — ripping them apart with unapologetic teeth and not even bothering to muffle the chewing sound anymore. Just look at Sindh’s latest masterstroke of misgovernance. Its PA has unanimously rammed a bill that fattens their salaries and lines … Read more