Postponed Protest, Lost Cause: PTI’s Missed Opportunity

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan In a disappointing turn of events, the PTI leadership has capitulated to the military establishment and the current illegitimate government by postponing the much-anticipated protest at D-Chowk,... Read more »

بالآخر پی ٹی آئی کی قیادت نے موجودہ جعلی حکومت کے سامنے ہتھیار ڈال دیے

بقلم سید عتیق الحسن بالآخر، پی ٹی آئی کی قیادت نے ملٹری اسٹیبلشمنٹ اور موجودہ جعلی حکومت کے سامنے گھٹنے ٹیک دیے ہیں، اور آج یعنی پندرہ اکتوبر کو ہونے والے ڈی... Read more »

SCO SUMMIT: QUESTIONS, NOT SOLUTIONS FOR PAKISTAN

The SCO, consisting of 10 member states and 2 observers, was founded on principles of fostering regional peace, cooperation, and security—not economic bailout packages….. by Syed Atiq ul Hassan The current government... Read more »

MULTILINGUAL NSW ACADEMY LAUNCH INVESTS IN STATE’S DIVERSITY

Sydney, NSW Government Media Release, 10 Oct 2024: The NSW Government is investing $7.5 million into Multilingual NSW which will deliver the new Multilingual NSW Academy for translators and interpreters to further... Read more »

POST-9/11 (2001) EVENTS THREATENED GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY

In the aftermath of 9/11, the world was promised peace and security. Yet, two decades later, we face a world more divided, violent, and insecure than ever before. By Syed Atiq ul Hassan... Read more »

Poverty is rising and inequality widening in Asia and the Pacific: New UN Report Reveals

Bangkok, ESCAPE News Release, 8 Oct 2024: More than 260 million people in the Asia-Pacific region could be pushed into poverty in the next decade unless governments step up with robust social... Read more »

The 60th U.S. Presidential Election: A DEFINING MOMENT FOR AMERICA AND THE WORLD

By Ghulam Mustafa Syed The United States stands as the sole superpower in today’s global political and economic order. As such, the U.S. presidential elections are closely watched worldwide, with the outcome... Read more »

THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF GANDAPUR: A POLITICAL GAME BEHIND PTI’S RALLY

VANISHED AT D-CHOWK: THE ENIGMA OF GANDAPUR’S VANISHING AND RETURN By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The sudden disappearance of Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), during the PTI’s... Read more »

A NATION’S DEFIANCE: PAKISTAN RISES FOR JUSTICE AND CHANGE

A Nation Marching towards D Chowk Islamabad, creating history for a New Pakistan. Pakistan Stands United in Protest at the Capital Islamabad Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan Tribune International Report, 5... Read more »

پاکستانیوں آپ نے ثابت کردیا کہ آپ پاکستان میں نظام کی تبدیلی چاہتے ہو

خیبر پختون خواہ، شمالی پنجاب، راولپنڈی اور اسلام آباد کی عوام کو کامیاب احتجاج پر سلام اور خراجِ تحسین۔ آپ نے ثابت کر دیا کہ آپ پاکستان میں بوسیدہ اور بد عنوان... Read more »

CHAOS IN ISLAMABAD: CAPITAL SEALED OFF AMID PTI PROTEST DURING MALAYSIAN PM’S VISIT

BREAKING UPDATES AND ANALYSIS [Islamabad was not just hosting the Malaysian Prime Minister, but the city was also preparing to welcome a high-profile Saudi delegation and Chinese Premier Li Qiang for major... Read more »

FROM JINNAH’S VISION TO NATIONAL BETRAYAL: WHO STANDS AGAINST PAKISTAN?

[The most harrowing example of this betrayal was the secession of East Pakistan, a tragedy rooted in political greed and authoritarianism….] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam... Read more »

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

NSW Cancer Plan, News Release, 2 Oct 2024: This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with almost 50 (48.2) per cent of... Read more »

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY RANKINGS: WHICH CAPITAL CITY IS THE CHEAPEST?

Amid a landscape of rising rents (35% rise since 2020), low vacancy rates,  inadequate housing supply, and a projected shortfall of 257,000 new homes in the next five years – Australia’s housing... Read more »

‘Jaw-some’ new research: What do kids think about sharks?

Media Released by Annabel Mansfield, University of South Australia, 1 oct 2024: When it comes to what people think about sharks, ‘Jaws’ has a lot to answer for. So while older generations... Read more »

AFL WOMEN MUST ‘CARB UP’ TO MAXIMISE FOOTY PERFORMANCE

News Release by University of South Australia, 1 Oct 2024: Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they’re the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024... Read more »

Blood and Betrayal: HYDERABAD’S 1988 MASSACRE AND SINDH’S FRACTURED FUTURE

[I was an eyewitness to this terrifying event. Armed extremists from Jaye Sindh patrolled the streets of Hyderabad in open jeeps, brazenly firing on innocent citizens. The once-bustling roads were transformed into... Read more »

HOW IS CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTING THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN AND THE REGION?

Climate Change: Grave Challenges for Pakistan and South Asia’s Future By Ghulam Mustafa Syed Global environmental change is an increasingly urgent issue, presenting our planet with complex and multifaceted challenges. South Asia,... Read more »

IGNORANCE AND MISSED OPPORTUNITIES ARE DILEMMA FOR PAKISTAN SPORTS PLAYER

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan There was a time when Pakistan used be among the top countries in Squash, Hockey, Traditional Wrestling (Kushi), and Cricket. Like other institutes and organisations in Pakistan... Read more »

SRI LANKA PARTICIPATES IN THE 11TH ASIAN TOURISM FAIR (ATF) IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH

Dhaka, Press Release, High Commission of Sri Lanka, 27 Sep 2024: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh, in collaboration with Sri Lankan Airlines, actively participated in the 11th Asian Tourism... Read more »

SRI LANKA TOURISM PROFESSIONALS SHOWCASE “DESTINATION SRI LANKA”

Embassy of Sri Lanka, Paris, France, 26 September 2024: Sri Lanka Tourism presented “Destination Sri Lanka” at the International & French Travel Market 2024 IFTM Top Resa held at Porte de Versailles in... Read more »

COMMUNITY GROUPS AWARDED OVER $500,000 TO STRENGTHEN UNITY ACROSS NSW

Wednesday, Media Release by Jonathan Symons,  25 September 2024; Multicultural and multifaith community groups will be supported to host grassroots festivals and events with Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Program now open.... Read more »

THE 2024 QUAD SUMMIT: SHAPING REGIONAL STABILITY OR COUNTERING CHINA’S INFLUENCE?

[The real goal of the QUAD is to contain China’s growing influence. The timing of the summit is noteworthy, as tensions continue to rise globally, particularly with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and... Read more »

INDIA’S PRIVATE DEBT AUM TO EXCEED $18BN BY END OF 2024: PREQIN REPORT

BANGALORE, India, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Preqin, the global leader in alternative assets data, tools, and insights, recently published its Preqin Territory Guide: Private Capital in India 2024 report. It covers... Read more »