Pakistan’s Solar Breakthrough in 2025: A Market-Led Energy Revolution the State Must Now Catch Up With As 2025 comes to an end, one reality is undeniable: Pakistan’s solar industry has achieved in a single year what decades of policy planning failed to deliver. Without fanfare, heavy subsidies, or grand political slogans, solar power has emerged as the country’s most credible answer to an energy crisis marked by high tariffs, chronic outages, and dependence on imported fuels. What unfolded in 2025 was not merely growth; it was a structural shift in how Pakistanis generate and consume electricity. Driven overwhelmingly by households,…
Author: Farhan Ali
Sherry Rehman Slams India’s “Weaponization of Water” Amid New Hydropower Projects Introduction Tensions between Pakistan and India have flared again. The issue is water security. Senator Sherry Rehman has issued a stern warning. She condemned India’s recent approval of the Dulhasti Stage-II project. This project is on the Chenab River. Rehman called it a “weaponization of water.” Moreover, she termed it a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The Core Dispute The controversy started recently. Reports surfaced about India’s Ministry of Environment. They cleared the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II project. This project is in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It…
Election Tribunal Upholds Nawaz Sharif’s NA-130 Victory, Dismisses Yasmin Rashid’s Petition Introduction The Election Tribunal has delivered a decisive verdict. It resolves a high-profile battle from the 2024 General Elections. On Tuesday, the tribunal dismissed a key petition. This petition was filed by PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid. Therefore, the court has upheld the victory of Nawaz Sharif. He remains the winner of the NA-130 (Lahore) seat. Details of the Tribunal’s Ruling The petition had been pending for over a year. It alleged massive irregularities in vote counting. Dr. Rashid’s team argued there were glaring discrepancies. Specifically, they pointed to…
PIA Resumes London Flights Starting March 2026 After 6-Year Ban Date: December 30, 2025 Category: Aviation / Business Introduction Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially confirmed a major development. The national airline will resume direct flights to the United Kingdom. Operations restart on March 29, 2026. This comes after a long hiatus of nearly six years. Consequently, this news brings relief to the Pakistani diaspora. Travelers have faced high fares since 2020. Additionally, they have endured long layovers. The New Operational Plan The airline has secured important slots. specifically, PIA will operate from London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4. Initially, the…
India’s Growing Crisis of Minority Safety: A Stark Contrast with Pakistan’s State Policy The recent wave of viol@nce against religious minorities in India, particularly during the Christmas period, has once again exposed a deeply troubling reality: India is becoming increasingly unsafe for its non-Hindu communities. Muslims have long borne the brunt of this hostility. Now, Christians are also facing targeted intimidation, vandalism, and physical attacks, even on their most sacred religious occasions. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rightly urged the international community to take serious notice of these developments. The concerns raised by Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi are…
Army Officer Martyred, Five Indian-Sponsored Fitna al Khawarij Neutralised in Bajaur IBO A Pakistan Army officer was martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Khar area of Bajaur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday. According to the military’s media wing, the operation was conducted on December 29, 2025, following reports of the presence of Fitna al Khawarij linked to an Indian proxy network. Operation Details During the operation, security forces effectively engaged the militants’ location. As a result, five Indian-sponsored khawarij were neutralised after an intense exchange of fire. However, during the engagement, Major Adeel Zaman,…
India Approves Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project on Chenab, Raising IWT Concerns India has approved the Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. Pakistan views this decision as a violation of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). The hydroelectric project will have a planned capacity of 260 megawatts. It will be developed by India’s public sector company NHPC Limited. Moreover, the estimated cost of the project is ₹3,277.45 crore. Construction is expected to begin early next year. Indus Water Treaty and River Rights The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960 with World Bank…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to Make First Official Visit to Pakistan on Dec 26 Visit Aims to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Trade, Investment, and Regional Stability The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on December 26 for his first official visit as UAE president, according to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO). This will be the Emirati leader’s second visit to Pakistan in 2025. Earlier this year, he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Rahim Yar Khan. However, the upcoming trip holds special significance…
Islamabad Court Orders Airblue to Pay Rs5.41 Billion to Families of 2010 Plane Crash Victims More than a decade after Pakistan’s deadliest aviation tragedy, a court in Islamabad has delivered a landmark verdict. The District and Sessions Courts have ordered private airline Airblue to pay Rs5.41 billion in compensation to the families of victims who lost their lives in the 2010 plane crash near the Margalla Hills. The ruling follows the dismissal of all appeals filed by the airline and marks a significant development in one of the country’s longest-running aviation compensation cases. Court Dismisses Airblue’s Appeals According to court…
ECC Approves 600 MHz Spectrum Auction as Government Targets 5G Rollout Within Six Months Pakistan is moving closer to a long-awaited upgrade of its digital infrastructure. In a significant policy development, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the auction of the 600 MHz spectrum. The decision is expected to improve internet speeds while laying the groundwork for the introduction of 5G services across the country. The approval reflects the government’s broader objective of accelerating digital transformation and addressing longstanding capacity constraints in the telecom sector. According to officials, the move could mark a turning point for connectivity, innovation, and…