The Friday Times

The Supreme Court’s Constitutional Bench, led by Justice Aminuddin, will hear important cases from November 14, prioritizing older cases in Justice Ayesha

The devastating accident occurred on Tuesday evening when a bus carrying a wedding party plunged into the River Indus from the Thelchi Bridge near Jigloot. The vehicle was en route from Astore to Chakwal, Punjab, carrying over 27 passengers, including a bride and groom.

One of the strengths of Tahir Kamran's book is that he looks at the way the civil-military relations have impacted Pakistan's democracy in ways which make it a praetorian state. This analysis is suspended only during the PTI's rule but it is revived, as it should be, when he is removed from power in the same way as other PMs are—apparently through legal processes (vote of no confidence) and actually through the stick and the carrot method to which the parliamentarians are subjected. His epilogue contains advice—democracy, rule of law, free press—which remain true. This is good advice but the real problem is how to implement it in a country so divided in its opinions and so intolerant that political discussion is impossible. Also, though there is no doubt that Imran Khan is very popular at the moment, the phenomenon of being a cult figure needs deeper analysis. History tells us that, barring Nelson Mandela, cult figures touch the deepest chords of negative emotions of the people. Is this problematic? This deserves an answer from historians as well as political scientists and even psychologists.

The Fund for responding to Loss and Damage is now ready to accept contributions after the signing of key documents. The Fund will serve as a lifeline by providing critical and urgent support for those impacted by the devastating consequences of climate change. With this important milestone reached, the Fund is now expected to start financing projects in 2025.

Pakistan faces severe climate challenges, including extreme pollution, hazardous smog, and resource scarcity. Despite recent policies and international support, political and economic barriers hinder sustainable progress.

Pakistan's stock market recovery and macroeconomic improvements hint at potential growth, yet challenges persist. Structural reforms, security, and investor confidence are essential for sustained economic stability.

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Imran and PTI's repeated attacks on Islamabad and Punjab are creating circumstances in which Punjabi nationalism is bound to rise and harm their political prospects