Faiza Zafar
The curse of femicide in Pakistan
- By Faiza Zafar
- July 2, 2026
EVERY time another woman is murdered in Pakistan because she chose whom to marry, sought a divorce, rejected unwanted advances, or simply exercised her…
Portugal and Pakistan mark 76 years of friendship at National Day event in Islamabad
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 18, 2026
The Embassy of Portugal celebrated the National Day of the Portuguese Republic on Tuesday with a diplomatic reception at the Islamabad Serena Hotel, emphasizing the…
Portugal National Day Celebrated with Diplomatic Grandeur in Islamabad
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 17, 2026
The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad hosted a prestigious reception to celebrate Portugal’s National Day, bringing together diplomats, government officials, business leaders, media representatives, and…
Connectivity: Pakistan’s economic transformation and the role of SIFC
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 9, 2026
Economic history demonstrates that nations prosper when they are well connected. From the ancient Silk Road to modern global supply chains, connectivity has consistently served…
The tragedy of turning green Islamabad into a black forest
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 6, 2026
World Environment Day, observed on 5 June each year, highlights the urgent need for environmental protection and collective action. In this context, Islamabad—once celebrated for…
CPEC’s Role in Reducing Brain Drain
- By Faiza Zafar
- June 3, 2026
The concept of brain drain has undergone a profound transformation over the decades. First introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, the term was used to…
75 Years of Pak-China Relationship
- By Faiza Zafar
- May 27, 2026
Over the past 75 years, Pakistan and China have cultivated one of the world’s most enduring strategic partnerships, founded on mutual trust, political solidarity and…
The EU business forum in Islamabad
- By Faiza Zafar
- May 7, 2026
The European Union (EU) is Pakistan’s largest export destination, accounting for roughly 28% of the country’s total exports—equivalent to around $9 billion annually in recent…
Ceasefire extension
- By Faiza Zafar
- April 25, 2026
THE current US-Iran war intensified in early April 2026, following direct and indirect confrontations involving the US, Iran and allied actors. A temporary ceasefire was…
