By Imran Ghaznavi Inside the new Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA): Can Pakistan regulate truth in the age of hyper-information? In a fast-moving digital world where every smartphone is a potential broadcaster, PEMRA’s 2023 amendments mark a turning point. They expand regulatory reach beyond satellite channels to blogs, platforms and social media. But the…
By Zeeshan Javaid Rochester NY: Though he became a hero to some, Sheikh Mujibur Rehman met a tragic end when other members of his family assassinated the new nation’s founder in a military coup in 1975, barely four years after granting Bengalis their independence. It was safe for Sheikh Hasina Wajid and her younger sister…
By Bekzod Ochilov In the modern world, geopolitical tensions and bloc confrontation are increasing and often escalate into value and ideological conflicts. Inter-confessional harmony is being undermined and social polarization is increasing. As a result of political and economic instability and distorted perceptions of other cultures and faiths, religious violence is escalating in some parts…
By Zeeshan Javaid New York: At the same time that tensions between Iran and Israel drove a wedge between the world’s two halves, the United States recently targeted three Chinese and one Belarusian company for allegedly supplying missile-related materials to Pakistan’s ballistic missile program, igniting yet another front in the region’s ongoing cold war with…
Zeeshan Javaid Rochester NY: A high-ranking U.S. diplomat specializing in South and Central Asia has recently spoken out about the accusations of plotting to remove Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022. During his testimony before the House Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, Donald Lu, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and…
Zeeshan Javaid Rochester NY: Through the Great Silk Road, political, economic, and cultural connections were fostered between Central and South Asia throughout history. Yet, as time went on, these relationships began to deteriorate. But new information has put the Trans-Afghan railway project in the limelight, and many are talking about what it could mean for…
By Newztodays Team Amid the campaign for the upcoming election in the United States (US), Biden has unveiled the US budget proposal which focuses on curtailing the influence of Russia and China in the region. Meanwhile, Pakistan has been enjoying good relations with China and struggling to improve relations with Russia through oil diplomacy. US…
Tehzeeb Hussain Bercha The World Youth Festival taking place in Sochi these days has become a vivid indicator of the complete failure of attempts to “isolate” Russia from the outside world. Despite the efforts of unfriendly states to portray Russia as a bastion of authoritarianism, the Black Sea Riviera will be visited by 20,000 young…
Zeeshan Javaid New York: The contention between NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and Russia, which has spanned 73 years, is now heading in a new direction. Originally formed with 12 countries, NATO has now expanded to include 31 countries, posing a challenge to Russia. In a statement, the US incumbent president Joe Biden proudly stated…
By Omed Hajjana As we know, smoking is a widespread issue that not only poses significant effects on people’s health but also a threat to the well-being of our society. During Adolescence, when youngsters are more susceptible to experimentation and peer pressure they get indulged in it. Tobacco contains a chemical that is highly addictive…