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Shanghai Cooperation Organization. ................................................................................................ The SCO is an intergovernmental organization established in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan to promote cooperation and peace among member states, and foster “a new democratic, fair, and rational international political and economic order.” What is the role of Pakistan in Shanghai Cooperation Organization ? Important priorities for Pakistan in SCO include cooperation in countering terrorism and extremism, trans-national crimes, and cooperation in socio-cultural, economic, humanitarian spheres and other regional issues. Shanghai Cooperation Organization ( SCO ), is an intergovernmental organization established in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan with the aim of promoting cooperation and peace among its member states, as well as fostering “a new democratic, fair and rationa...

  یہ سوال کراچی کی حالیہ سیاسی فضا میں کافی اہم بن چکا ہے، تو آئیے اسے سادہ اور واضح انداز میں سمجھتے ہیں: دستخطی مہم ہے کیا؟ “دستخطی مہم”   Signature Campaign  یعنی عوام سے دستخط لے کر کسی اہم مسئلے، مطالبے یا پالیسی کے حق میں اجتماعی عوامی تائید جمع کرنا۔ ایم کیو ایم پاکستان کی جانب سے جو دستخطی مہم چلائی جا رہی ہے، اس کا مقصد عام طور پر یہ ہوتا ہے کہ: شہر کے مسائل کے حل کے لیے عوامی آواز کو جمع کیا جائے I.i حکومت یا ریاستی اداروں کو ایک مضبوط عوامی پیغام دیا جائے سیاسی و انتظامی فیصلوں میں کراچی کو اس کا حق دلایا جائے یہ کراچی کے مستقبل کے لیے اتنی اہم کیوں؟ 1. نمائندگی کی طاقت کراچی ہمیشہ سے یہ شکوہ کرتا آیا ہے کہ اس کی آبادی، وسائل اور ٹیکس کے مقابلے میں اسے اختیارات اور فنڈز نہیں ملتے ۔ دستخطی مہم اس کی اجتماعی آواز بن جاتی ہے۔ 2. شہری مسائل کا دباؤ کراچی پانی، ٹرانسپورٹ، سیوریج، ماسٹر پلان، تعلیم، صحت، میونسپل نظام… ہر جگہ شدید بحرانوں کا سامنا کر رہا ہے۔ ایک مضبوط دستخطی مہم حکومت پر پالیسی لیول پر دباؤ ڈالتی ہے۔ 3. سیاسی یکجہتی کا اظہ...

PM inaugurates upgraded Shalimar Express and facilities at Karachi’s Cantt Station. APP Published November 17, 2025 . Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the digitisation of Pakistan Railways and the provision of modern facilities would play a key role in strengthening the national economy. He added that the federal government, in collaboration with the Sindh government, would modernise the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) and upgrade all railway stations across the province and the country. The premier expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the new Shalimar Express and the newly upgraded waiting areas and lounges at Karachi Cantt Railway Station during his visit to Karachi. The prime minister visited the upgraded waiting area, CIP lounge, dining hall and computerised ticketing system, accompanied by federal ministers, senior railway officials and the railways police chief. The ceremony was also attended by foreign diplomats and Parliament membe...

Bangladesh Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina Wajid To Six Month In Jail. Verdict follows a leaked audio recording in which Hasina is allegedly heard making remarks deemed threatening and disrespectful to judiciary DHAKA: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-July 2nd, 2025) Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced former Prime Minister and Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina Wajid to six months in prison after finding her guilty of contempt of court. The verdict follows a leaked audio recording in which Hasina is allegedly heard making remarks deemed threatening and disrespectful to the judiciary. In the audio clip, Sheikh Hasina reportedly says, “There are 227 cases against me, now I have a license to kill 227 people.” The court viewed the statement as a direct affront to the dignity and authority of the judiciary, leading to the decision to impose the maximum sentence for contempt. The tribunal also handed a two-month prison sentence to Shakil Akand, a senior leader of t...

THE WORLD AHEAD 2026 Tom Standage’s ten trends to watch in 2026 A letter from the editor of The World Ahead By Tom Standage, Editor, The World Ahead 2026 . This is Donald trump’s world—we’re all just living in it. The disrupt or-in-chief was the biggest factor shaping global affairs in 2025, and that will be the case for as long as he remains in the White House. His norm-shattering approach has caused turmoil in some areas (as in trade) but has also delivered diplomatic results (as in Gaza) and forced necessary change (as with European defense spending). As the Trumpeter spins on in 2026, here are ten trends and themes to watch in the coming year. 1. America’s 250th. Expect to hear wildly diverging accounts of America’s past, present and future, as Republicans and Democrats describe the same country in irreconcilably different terms to mark the 250th anniversary of its founding. Voters will then give their verdict on America’s future in the midterm elections in November. But even if t...

UK magazine alleges Bushra Bibi influenced key state decisions during Imran's rule. K-P govt rejects report as fabricated, announces move to pursue action against the  publication. British magazine  The Economist  has claimed that former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi exerted influence over key government decisions during her husband's tenure. However, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has rejected the report, terming it fabricated and politically motivated. The Economist published a special report discussing the role of Bushra Bibi during Imran Khan’s government. The magazine alleged that Khan’s third marriage raised serious questions not only about his personal life but also about the decision-making processes within his administration. The report, quoting individuals, said to be close to the former prime minister, claimed that Bushra Bibi attempted to influence important government appointments and day-to-day matters, creating what it described as an atmo...