The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has long been recognised as one of the most durable transboundary water agreements in the world, insulating shared rivers from political shocks in South Asia for over six decades. Today, however, the treaty faces an unprecedented challenge not through formal withdrawal, but through unilateral suspension, delayed accountability, and sustained non-engagement. […]
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FBR Delays Property Valuation in Islamabad
The Islamabad property valuation update has been delayed by the FBR. The decision came amid protests by traders. The FBR suspended new rates for one and a half months. The delay aims to ease growing business concerns. Meanwhile, the FBR officially put the revised valuation table on hold. The suspension will remain until January 31, […]
Irfan Junior banned for five matches over ball tampering
SYDNEY: Pakistani fast bowler Irfan Junior has been handed a five-match suspension after being found guilty of ball tampering during a Victoria Premier League match in Australia. Umpires accused Irfan of deliberately damaging the ball during the game, prompting an investigation by Cricket Victoria. Following the inquiry, the Cricket Victoria Tribunal confirmed the charge and […]
Haris Rauf handed two-match suspension for ‘breaching’ ICC code
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been suspended for the next two ODIs against South Africa for breaching the ICC code of conduct during the Super Four game against India in the Asia Cup on September 21, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed on Tuesday. The ICC confirmed the disciplinary outcomes from the Asia Cup […]
Citizen questions Karachi traffic fines, seeks court intervention
A Karachi resident, Johar Abbas, filed a petition in Sindh High Court against rising e-challan fines. He included top officials as respondents, including the Chief Secretary Sindh, IG Sindh, DIG Traffic, DG Excise and Taxation, and DG NADRA. The petition claims the fines are unfair, inconsistent across cities, and cause financial strain on citizens. Abbas […]
Indus waters treaty in crisis: Pakistan responds to India’s suspension
Pakistan’s Indus Water Commission has started reviewing India’s recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The commission will form a think tank that includes experts from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources, and the Indus Commission. This team will evaluate the situation and provide recommendations to the government. The think tank’s task […]